30 Oct 2020 --- SweeGen has expanded its natural sweetener portfolio with the commercial production of Bestevia Reb I, a next-generation high-purity stevia sweetener.

29 Oct 2020 --- DouxMatok and Lantic, a North American sugar manufacturer, are collaborating to deliver a unique sugar reduction solution based on cane sugar to food companies in North America.

19 Oct 2020 --- Israel-based Galam is positioning beet-derived short-chain fructooligosaccharides (sc-FOS) as a viable alternative to inulin for fiber fortification. This year has seen a decreased chicory root fiber harvest... Read More

07 Sep 2020 --- The growing need for sugar reduction sees renewed interest from formulators seeking new approaches to averting sugar taxes, making products taste good while keeping sweetness profiles low. Key suppliers highlight... Read More

17 Aug 2020 --- PureCircle and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have reached a settlement for US$575,000, which marks the end of a claim regarding stevia products imported into the US between 2014 and 2016. While the... Read More

Key suppliers offer their thoughts on key food industry trends to watch. What will be the key consumer trends driving the food industry forward in 2017 and how are they impacting supplier R&D development?

Years of research has been dedicated to determining the anti-diabetic potential of various plant species. Several herbals have demonstrated positive health effects associated with diabetes management.

Andre Bos, President of Human Nutrition & Health, DSM Nutritional Products, speaks about the company’s latest Chinese investment and DSM’s future expansion plans.

IFF’s CEO, Andreas Fibig tells The World of Food Ingredients: “Our customers are looking into how their suppliers manufacture and produce their goods, and how they source their raw materials.”

Key suppliers offer their thoughts on read meal trends. How far can we go in terms of convenience without sacrificing taste, quality & naturalness and how is technology helping?

18 Aug 2020 --- Univar Solutions highlights three new products available to its US customers for sugar reduction and clean label solutions. Julie Bean, Marketing Manager of Food & Pharmaceutical Ingredients, notes that allulose has gained traction, particularly in the keto community. Meanwhile, clean label is still on-trend, with US consumers checking labels more often.

14 Jul 2020 --- Biorigin is exhibiting at IFT's SHIFT20 in its virtual booth and presenting its natural ingredients based on fermentation as well as spotlighting salt and sugar reduction. During IFT, Helena Branco, Biorigin's Global Food Application Specialist, is hosting two webinars: one focused on solutions to plant-based recipes and another on sodium and sugar reduction. Branco highlights the opportunities for plant-based flavors in a "mindful world" and other dominant industry trends.  

26 Feb 2020 --- James Cadbury, the Founder of the Love Cocoa brand, comes from a family with chocolate expertise. FoodIngredientsFirst speaks with Cadbury, at ISM 2020 in Cologne, about the importance of storytelling in building a brand and connecting with consumers. In addition, he discusses sugar reduction and new flavors in confectionery, such as avocado-chocolate and birthday cake.

05 Feb 2020 --- DuPont was highlighting two enzyme solutions for dairy products at FiE 2019 in Paris, France. One of them facilitates sugar reduction – up to 35 percent – while generating prebiotic dietary fiber in situ through the natural conversion of lactose. Using Nurica, manufacturers can fine-tune the sugar, fiber and lactose content of their dairy products to achieve multiple nutritional claims that benefit consumers who are either lactose intolerant or generally in search of healthier choices, explains Clementina Dellomonaco, Global Product Manager & New Business Development, Dairy, at DuPont.

12 Dec 2019 --- Cargill’s prototypes were available for tasting at its “Food Market” during FiE in Paris last week. The company speaks with FoodIngredientsFirst about diverse application possibilities as well as clean label, sugar reduction and sustainability trends.

26 Nov 2019 --- As sugar becomes more central to the obesity debate, its reduction is becoming a major dietary target for many consumers. Two in five US consumers use sweeteners because they enjoy sweet things but want to reduce the calories.Lu Ann Williams will highlight the key trends in sugar reduction, substitution, and beyond sweetness in this webinar.

05 Dec 2018 --- Innova Market Insights releases its Top Ten Trends for 2019, using its ongoing analyses of global developments in food and drink launch activity to highlight the trends most likely to impact the food and drinks industry over the coming year and beyond. In addition to the Top Ten Trends identified for 2019, key themes from previous years, including mindful consumption, clean label, protein content, sugar reduction and plant-based options will also continue to feature strongly.

21 Sep 2018 --- Innovations in stevia-sweetened products have seen stunning growth as more states levy sugar taxes and consumers become more health-conscious. These developments have driven the natural sweetener industry to respond fast in the scientific, technical, and regulatory arenas, resulting in the creation of a variety of stevia sweeteners. Walk away with a sugar-replacement toolbox that helps you spend smartly and formulate products free of bitter or lingering aftertastes.

01 Mar 2018 --- Sugar ranks at the top of the list when it comes to consumer nutrition concerns. Sugar reduction poses a challenge across all product categories. The responsibility and cost of helping consumers reduce their sugar intake is being pushed onto the food and beverage industry by legislation like sugar taxes. Hear from nutrition and applications experts on how to succeed with sugar reduction. Find out what makes healthier products likeable while fitting into labelling and tax legislation across the world.

22 Nov 2017 --- Innova Market Insights releases its top ten trends for 2018, using its ongoing analyses of global developments in food and drinks launch activity to highlight the trends most likely to impact the food and drinks industry over the coming year and beyond. In addition to the ten trends identified for 2018, key themes from previous years, including clean label, free from, protein content, sugar reduction, gut health and plant-based options will also continue to feature strongly.