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GuS Soda’s new flavors contain a blend of monk fruit, stevia and a touch of pure cane sugar

R&D Stevia Feature

Taste profiles continue to improve for natural sweeteners

Zero-calorie sweeteners' use spans various categories

March 21, 2020

In the Maroon 5 song "Sugar," the band references a man's need for love from the woman he cares about. However, if the songwriters had been watching the sweetener trends, they might have been more inclined to mention a more in vogue sweetener.

PsychicTEAz Champagne TEAz

January 24, 2020

Psychic TEAz recently released Champagne TEAz, which is a non-alcoholic, loose-leaf tea available in 1.2-ounce bags (20 servings) for a suggested retail price of $9.99.

Beverage-makers work to develop balanced sweetening systems

Clean-label trends boast sugar reduction

September 30, 2019

When inquiring about the most popular trends in the beverage industry, the answer more than likely centers on clean-label ingredients and a focus on health and wellness. For many consumers, this translates to seeking out food and beverages with reduced sugar and carbohydrates.

Sweet Green Fields launches new stevia-based flavor

STEVIAROMA elevates sweetness while supplying a full-bodied mouthfeel

September 24, 2019

STEVIAROMA helps keep the sweet taste, mouthfeel and flavor of sugar when reducing most or all sugar and replacing with high-intensity sweeteners (HIS).

IFT19 showcases solutions for clean-label trends

Plant proteins, stevia sweeteners among highlights at show

July 29, 2019

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) hosted its annual Food Expo, which took place June 2-5 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

Teatulia’s Organic Tea Sodas - Beverage Industry

Suppliers help beverage-makers address clean label

Trend impacts certain beverage categories more than others

Jessica Jacobsen

July 17, 2019

Ingredient suppliers recognize the challenges that can emerge when beverage-makers want to develop a clean-label product and making sure that product attributes meet consumers’ perceptions of clean label.

Tate & Lyle's lemon drink with Stevia sweetener. - Beverage Industry

Sweetening solutions gain momentum in reducing sugar content, improving taste

New partnerships and products increase sweetener distribution

Barbara Harfmann

March 20, 2019

When it comes to sweetening solutions like stevia, erythritol and monk fruit, ingredient suppliers highlight how they also are “moving on” in search of the latest iteration of sweetening solutions that will reduce sugar content while maintaining the lower calories and sugar-like taste and texture consumers’ crave.

Natural sweeteners resonate with consumers

Beverage-makers seek sweeteners that reduce sugar content

Barbara Harfmann

September 4, 2018

More than one in three U.S. consumers are following a specific diet or eating pattern, and they are increasingly averse to carbohydrates and sugar, according to the 13th Annual Food and Health Survey, released in May by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation, Washington, D.C.

Beverage ingredient suppliers open new facilities

Ingredient suppliers announce new distribution partnerships

May 21, 2018

Several companies are planning for the future by moving into new manufacturing facilities to better serve their customers.

Reeds - Soft Drink Report 2018 - Beverage Industry

2018 Soft Drink Report: Carbonated soft drink manufacturers adapt to formulation, engagement trends

Millennials, iGeneration could offer potential to category

Jessica Jacobsen

April 11, 2018

Although the carbonated soft drink (CSD) market penetrates approximately 90 percent of consumer households, the mature beverage category has struggled due to declining sales across nearly every segment.