Tag: Sweetener
Europe: More consumers say no to sugar
The growth of healthy snacks rose by 7% in 2014-2015 compared to ‘conventional’ snacks, which only increased by 5%, according to the Euromonitor International...
Asia Pacific: Fruit protein back in the spotlight
High-fructose corn syrup and sugar are on the outs with calorie-wary consumers.
As a result, low- and no-calorie alternatives have become popular, and soon,...
Americas: Ashland to present beverage texture data at symposium
Representatives from Ashland and Sensory Spectrum will speak at a technical symposium on July 19, 2016 on the role of descriptive analysis in documenting...
Europe: Research confirms better sugar for diabetics
The type of sugar used makes a significant difference to the blood glucose management of people with type 2 diabetes, according to a study...
Americas: ADM, GLG to supply stevia, monk fruit sweeteners globally
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) and GLG Life Tech Corporation (GLG) will together manufacture, market, sell and distribute low-calorie stevia and monk fruit sweeteners...
Americas: Natural sweeteners to dominate soft drinks market, says analyst
Ongoing concerns about obesity and sugar intake have driven interest in reduced sugar and diet drinks in recent years.
This has become even more...
Europe: Südzucker wheat starch factory opens in Germany
Südzucker has completed 18-month long construction of a wheat starch factory at its combined site in Zeitz, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.
The plant will be commissioned after...
Americas: Company files 4th stevia patent
S&W Seed Company has filed a patent application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for stevia plant variety 'SW 227'.
This is the fourth...
Americas: Brewing company enters hard soda sector with product line
US-based Wachusett Brewing Company has developed a healthy alternative in the hard soda category and will be launching it nationwide in April 2016 following...
Asia Pacific: NUS, beverage company create eucheuma-based beverages
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed eucheuma-based beverages with no added sugar and preservative-free.
The sweetness comes from natural honey or...