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Helping dairy processors “win big” in new product development

R&D experts research, test and execute plans on innovation journey.

October 11, 2022

R&D experts research, test and execute plans on innovation journey. The future of new product development within dairy is bright, particularly for categories that feature clean-label, reduced sugar, and zero-sugar-added categories, experts note.

Ingredient suppliers highlight the latest natural and organic solutions.

June 16, 2022

New ingredients from Cargill, Ciranda, GNT, and more!

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Uncle Matt’s Organic launches no-sugar-added juice boxes in Strawberry and Lemonade

Sweetened with Reb M Stevia, functional juices contain vitamins C, D and zinc for immune support.

June 16, 2022

Clermont, Fla.-based Uncle Matt’s Organic unveiled two new offerings for kids: No Sugar Added Lemonade Juice Box and No Sugar Added Strawberry Lemonade Juice Box. The shelf-stable line contains zero added sugars, is sweetened with stevia and boosted with 150% of the daily value (DV) of vitamin C, it says.

Ingredient suppliers highlight the latest sweetener solutions.

May 25, 2022

New ingredients from ADM, ASR Group, Cargill, and more!

Slash sugar in yogurt

Ingredient suppliers have a number of tools to help with sugar-reduction goals.

K.J. Burrington

April 22, 2022

There were over 2,000 new cultured products introduced worldwide in the past two years with a reduced-, low- or no-added-sugar claim, according to Innova Market Insights’ new product database.

Slash the sugar in dairy products

Dairy products made with natural sugar alternatives — and that deliver a satisfactory sensory experience — will resonate with today’s consumers.

Kathie Canning

April 11, 2022

According to the American Heart Association, American adults consume an average of 77 grams of sugar per day, more than three times the recommended amount for women (25 grams) and more than twice that recommended for men (32 grams). Excess sugar in the diet is associated with weight gain, diabetes, and other unwelcome health issues.

Sugar reduction top of mind among consumers

Sweetener blends deliver the sweet spot in reduced-sugar dairy applications.

Sharon Gerdes

January 12, 2022

In 2021, 72% of consumers were trying to limit or avoid sugar entirely, according to a survey by the International Food Information Council (IFIC). Consuming less sugar will likely remain a key consumer goal in 2022.

Exhibitors at IFT’s annual conference showcased their ingredient offerings

September 9, 2021

New ingredients from Evonik Corp, FlavorSum, IFF, and more!

Sugar: How low can we go in frozen desserts?

Can the concept of a true sugar-free frozen dessert be extended to achieve a true low-calorie objective?

Steven Young

Bill Sipple

September 3, 2021

The laws of chemistry and physics have not changed since the Big Bang. Not all these laws are known, and we continually learn more, leveraging novel approaches, processes, and/or formulations to create truly new products.