25 Feb 2020 --- An increasing need for health and wellness food and beverages continues to drive sugar reduction. Despite pressure building for the industry to slash sugar rates in products, consumers still crave sweet flavors. As consumers demand natural, low-calorie sweeteners that deliver on taste, a range of sugar-reducing solutions continue to hit global markets. Several of these seek to close the gap between halo-topped sources like stevia and what is commercially viable for food manufacturers.