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Lower the Sugar, Raise the Flavor

David Feder , RDN

July 26, 2022

Overall, the number of Americans who claimed to be limiting or avoiding sugars in their diet remains high at 72%.

When it Comes to Sugar, Less is More— And Natural Sweeteners Also Carry More Appeal

Lu Ann Williams

January 21, 2019

Sugar reduction efforts from food and beverage processors include product reformulations, as well as new offerings with reduced sugar or zero sugar content.

Layn Partners with Firmenich to Leverage Combined Natural Sweetener Formulation Expertise

Under the terms of the agreement, Layn will continue to service its existing clients for the duration of those commitments while Firmenich becomes the exclusive distributor of Layn’s natural sweetener ingredients

September 17, 2018

This agreement combines high quality, traceable and responsibly-sourced raw materials with industry-leading innovation for Layn’s sweetener solution products.

Dietary Guidelines, Label Highlight Added Sugars

Beverage companies using natural sweeteners prior to regulations

November 18, 2016

With the release of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans earlier this year followed by the US Food and Drug Administration’s new Nutrition Facts label, many changes are in store for consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers. Among those changes, mainstream media has given its share of attention to one ingredient category: sugar.

Trends in Sugar Reduction and Natural Sweeteners

Natural alternatives in soft drinks, increased use of honey and adjusting to new sugar guidelines influence new food product development

August 24, 2016

A 2015 Innova Market Insights survey found that sugar content influences the purchasing decision of soft drinks for 57% of US consumers.

AllSweet Allulose Low-Calorie Sugar

AllSweet™ Allulose is a natural sugar with only 10% of the calories of conventional table sugar

July 16, 2015

Anderson Global Group announced that it plans to launch its AllSweet™ Low-Calorie Sugar.

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Natural Sweeteners Used for Gluten-free Beer

A white sorghum syrup has been developed for gluten-free beer but holds potential in other areas, as well.

March 21, 2013

Briess Malt & Ingredients featured three styles of label-friendly natural sweeteners at 2013 Natural Products Expo West.

SPIRIT OF INNOVATION AWARDS | 2012 RETAIL WINNERS

2012 Innovation Awards - Retail

October 15, 2012

Whether it’s because they’re battling a health condition, such as diabetes, or simply watching their weight, consumers are looking to avoid sugar. Meanwhile, certain sweetener alternatives have fallen out of public favor (justifiably so, or not).

Healthy Beverages in Many Formats

February 20, 2012

Consumers are more sophisticated than ever in their ingredient knowledge, and Cargill feels the industry must respond “by providing beverages made with high-quality products that deliver on promises.”

Stevia Sweeteners Approved in EU

July 6, 2011

Natural sweeteners derived from the stevia plant could be authorized for EU-wide use by the end of the year, after governments approved their sale in certain foodstuffs, the European Union's executive said on Tuesday.

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