sugar & sweeteners
03 Jun 2019
--- Queen Mary University London is calling on Public Health England (PHE) to include cakes and biscuits in its calorie reduction program following a recent UK study examining fat content in retailers’ own-label and...
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23 May 2019
--- As sugar becomes more central to the obesity debate, its reduction is becoming a major dietary target for many consumers. This is manifesting itself most clearly in the Baby Boomer demographic (born 1946-1964). Innova Market...
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07 May 2019
--- Taste preferences for bitter or sweet beverages are not based on variations in our taste genes, but rather genes related to the psychoactive properties of these drinks, according to new research by Northwestern Medicine....
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24 Apr 2019
--- A widely used agricultural neonicotinoid (pesticide) – also referred to as “neonic” – called clothianidin causes honey bees to become more susceptible to deadly varroa mites, according to a...
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23 Apr 2019
--- Over the years, consumers have increasingly demanded reduced-sugar foods and beverages which taste good. As a result, sugar reformulation has been top-of-mind for many key players in the sugar and natural sweetener space....
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18 Apr 2019
--- A new report by North Carolina State University (NC State) and the US National Dairy Council (NDC) is reviewing the options available to the dairy industry to reduce sugar in dairy products. Published in the Journal of Dairy...
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18 Apr 2019
--- The US mainstream commercial adoption of allulose looks closer than ever after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will allow the low-calorie sweetener to be excluded from total and added sugars...
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17 Apr 2019
--- Harmful compounds – some with carcinogenic potential – may form when sucralose-containing foods such as canned vegetables or baked goods are heated, a German Federal Institute (BfR) report has warned. However, in...
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12 Apr 2019
--- Last week marked one year since the UK imposed a sugar tax on soft drinks in a bid to cut rising obesity rates, especially in children. Pushing up the price of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) across Britain, the sugar levy...
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01 Apr 2019
--- The plant-based and “free-from” movements are “picking up steam across global food and beverage markets” and monk fruit is becoming a front-running sweetener solution that meets consumer demands. This...
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22 Mar 2019
--- Replacing sugar is technologically challenging because its functionality is not only related to the sweetness perception but also to the texture, making the overall sensory experience broader than just about sweetness. This...
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21 Mar 2019
--- Stevia sweeteners specialist PureCircle has been given the green light for expanded use and applications of its “next generation” stevia leaf sweetener, Reb M, in Singapore, opening up opportunities for food and...
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05 Mar 2019
--- DSM has announced the establishment of Avansya V.O.F., a 50:50 joint venture between Cargill and DSM. Both parties announced their intention to establish this joint venture on November 8, 2018 subject to regulatory...
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01 Mar 2019
--- Swiss-headquartered biotechnology and fermentation company Evolva has completed its transformation process that began in August 2017. Releasing its latest financial results, the company says it’s seeing a solid product...
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28 Feb 2019
--- Supplier of flavors, botanical extracts and specialty ingredients, Bell Flavors & Fragrances EMEA (Bell), has launched a functional taste solution for a 30 percent reduction of sugar in beverages, dairy, ice cream and...
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27 Feb 2019
--- Coca-Cola Amatil has made the switch to 100 percent sustainably accredited sugar across its Australian non-alcoholic beverage portfolio. This is part of a global commitment by The Coca-Cola Company to source all priority...
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14 Feb 2019
--- Valentine’s Day offers consumers a chance to spoil their loved ones – and often themselves – with a surge of limited edition NPD including tasty treats and flavorful twists on popular products. In this...
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11 Feb 2019
--- Nordzucker is set to acquire a 70 percent majority stake in Australia's second-largest sugar producer, Mackay Sugar Limited. Nordzucker reports it is building up its production capacities outside of Europe and pursuing...
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04 Feb 2019
--- Slovenia-based Tosla, a manufacturer of premium natural syrups, sweeteners and liquid compounds has been aiming to “reinvent sugar,” as the company taps in to new strategies and technologies for sugar reduction....
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29 Jan 2019
--- Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved Ingredion’s BESTEVIA Reb M Stevia Leaf Sweetener, produced by SweeGen, for use as an intense sweetener. Following a detailed risk assessment, FSANZ concluded...
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