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It's official: Americans' love affair with sugar is over, and they're breaking up en mass with their ol' sweetie. In the International Food Information Council's (IFIC) 2017 Food & Health Survey, 76% of respondents said they are trying to limit or avoid sugars in general, with six in 10 declaring that they view sugars negatively.

Iced tea premix; Clean-label color; Blood sugar stabilizer; Plus more!

Ingredient solutions using whey proteins; Zero-calorie sweetener with added benefits; plus more from the IFT Show.

Liquid sugar made from raw cane; Dry sweetener adds maple flavor; Natural, high-intensity sweeteners; Plus More!

When Stonyfield, America’s leading organic yogurt manufacturer, announced a comprehensive plan to reduce added sugars across its product line by 25% before this autumn’s end, Nichole Cirillo, the Londonderry-N.H. company’s mission director, stated in a press release that the mission is “to continually provide healthier food both for our consumers and the planet.”

Several trends are growing within the cultured dairy market, specifically with yogurt. Manufacturers are capitalizing on the clean eating movement as cultured products that are functional, whole milk, grass fed and lower in sugar are becoming more popular. Flavor mash-ups (including sweet heat, inclusions or pairings), snacking options and yogurt drinks are also helping to expand the consumer base.

Election 2016 will go down in history for plenty of reasons. But somewhat overlooked amidst the more sensational results were the decisions in San Francisco, Oakland and Albany, Calif., Boulder, Colo., and Cook County, Ill., to begin levying what have become known broadly as “soda” taxes.

"New year, new you," right? How about "New year, new dairy formulation"?

Plant-based low-cal sweetener, Non-GMO stevia with greater Reb A content, Natural chicory root fiber provides sugar-like sweetness, plus more!