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Uncle Matt’s Organic launches stevia sweetened orange juice

Matt50 also contains prebiotics, probiotics

March 2, 2022

Uncle Matt’s Organic, Clermont, Fla., is excited to announce the launch of Matt50 Orange Juice Beverage. Matt50 contains half the sugar and calories as regular orange juice and is boosted with 100% daily value of vitamin C, plus prebiotics and probiotics for gut health and immune support.

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Nature-made sugar reduction ingredients having a ‘sweet’ time

Stevia represents 6% of new product beverage launches in 2021

Barbara Harfmann

February 22, 2022

As health-and-wellness innovations proliferate in the beverage industry, stevia, monk fruit, allulose and erythritol are seeing increased usage in U.S. beverage new product launches.

Green Cola and Green Sparkling sodas

January 18, 2022

Green Cola North America LLC, launched its Green Cola and Green Sparkling sodas at more than 1,000 retailers in the United States as well as Amazon and Walmart.com

Consumers investing in health with sugar reduction trends

Natural, less processed sweeteners driving beverage innovations

Jessica Jacobsen

August 24, 2021

As consumers focus on their health, many are looking to reduce sugar intake. However, because they still desire the sweet profile, beverage-makers are turning to more natural, less processed sweeteners.

Ingredient companies announce acquisitions, new studies

Proprietary probiotics, offnote masking ingredients entering market

July 15, 2021

Along with other news on developments and acquisitions, ingredient companies are spreading the word about new ingredients, including functional and masking ingredients.

Ingredient suppliers commemorate recent accomplishments

Tate & Lyle expands product range, Flavorman celebrates 70K formulation

June 10, 2021

Ingredient suppliers continue to support the beverage market with new product ranges, website redesign and much more.

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Ingredient suppliers expand arsenal of ‘sweet solutions’

Consumers seeking beverages with reduced added sugars and calories

Barbara Harfmann

March 10, 2021

With consumers paying more attention to their overall health by curtailing sugar, consumers’ positive perceptions of natural, non-GMO plant-based sweeteners like stevia and monk fruit have contributed to $5 billion in sweetener category growth.

Ingredient suppliers announce new hires, acquisitions, trending demands

New ingredients and developments mark ongoing innovation

September 15, 2020

Ahiflower oil has been approved for use in Canada. Ingredion has grown its team, and Elemend now has six products across three product lines.

Cascadia Managing Brands takes equity position in KRISP DRINKS

Minority-owned company offers 3 lines of better-for-you beverages

August 17, 2020

Ramsey, N.J.-based Cascadia Managing Brands announced that it has taken an equity position in minority-owned KRISP DRINKS. KRISP DRINKS was founded by black entrepreneur Sean Banks, and is a Certified Minority Owned Co. by the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council.

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PureCircle introduces Sigma Syrup stevia ingredient

Proprietary sweetener blend delivers clean, sugar-like taste

April 12, 2020

Sweetener developer PureCircle introduced Sigma Syrup, a new stevia ingredient that will be extremely valuable to beverage and food manufacturers, it says.