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Ingredient suppliers highlight the latest sweetener solutions.

May 25, 2022

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

Ingredient suppliers put a spotlight on value-added ingredients.

May 9, 2022

New ingredients from ADM/Matsutani LLC, Cargill, CP Kelco, 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.

Suppliers highlight ingredients for beverages

March 7, 2022

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

Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness columnist for Dairy Foods

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!

Ingredient suppliers offer clean-label, high-potency and sugar-reducing sweetener solutions.

May 28, 2021

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

IFPC Sweetener Playbook – How Sweet It Is

April 4, 2021

Consumer preferences in food and beverage are constantly shifting as more options become available, and preferences for sweeteners are no exception. But these preferences can create challenges for food and beverage manufacturers that use sweeteners in their products, as they often seem to be pointing in contradictory directions.

The quest for sugar reduction in dairy products

Consumers want to have their cake and eat it, too — and dairy processors have more sweetener options than ever to meet their expectations.

Kathie Canning

March 26, 2021

Back in 2016, FDA announced an update to the Nutrition Facts label. As part of that update, the agency called for food and beverage manufacturers to list "added sugars" instead of only "total sugars."