Articles Tagged with ''sweeteners''

Ingredient suppliers announce new studies, capital investments

Bell Flavors announces new hires

April 14, 2017

Beneo Inc., Morris Plains, N.J., announced a new study that shows that the company’s prebiotic chicory root fiber Orafti Inulin, induces selective changes in the gut’s microbiota composition that can be directly linked to improved regularity and well-being for the first time.

What beverage-makers need to know about Nutrition Facts label change

Taste and texture important attributes during calorie reduction

December 16, 2016

The industry has recognized that consumers’ food and beverage consumption habits have changed during the past two decades. Trends are showing that consumers want more information about products to help them make informed choices that also fit their health goals. Today, the industry actively is considering the implications of the announcement that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring updates to the Nutrition Facts label by July 26, 2018. Now, more than ever, it’s important that manufacturers and ingredient suppliers work together to create healthier and tastier options for consumers.

Infographic: Honey offers natural sweetener for non-alcohol, alcohol drinks

The National Honey Board hosts Honey Editor’s Summit

Barbara Harfmann

November 14, 2016

Honey is a versatile, all-natural ingredient being used to add flavor and sweetness to a plethora of products, including beer, ready-to-drink teas and energy drinks as well as spirits.

Dietary guidelines, label highlight added sugars

Beverage companies utilizing natural sweeteners prior to regulations

Jessica Jacobsen

September 15, 2016

With the release of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans earlier this year followed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s new Nutrition Facts label, many changes are instore for consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers.

Authors offer healthy eating and drinking tips

Sugar Knockout, The Chimp Diet books address sugar and natural diets

Barbara Harfmann

June 15, 2016

With summer finally here, I have adopted a “no excuses” mantra in my quest to shed some weight and get healthy. I’ve been munching carrots instead of chips, drinking more water and resuming my regular walking routine. And when my son uses the “D” word, as in “diet,” I tell him it’s not about diet and deprivation but, rather, it’s about adopting a healthier overall lifestyle.

Ingredient suppliers open new formulation facilities

AIDP signs exclusive agreement with NutraEx Food Inc.

May 16, 2016

Ingredion Inc., Westchester, Ill., a provider of ingredient solutions, announced that Health Canada granted approval of its quillaja extract (type 2) as an emulsifying agent for oil-based coloring formulations, unstandardized oil-based flavoring preparations and other unstandardized oil-based ingredients.

Cargill launches zero-calorie sweetener

Product made with same sweetness found in the stevia leaf

March 15, 2016

To help food and beverage companies develop products that satisfy health-and-wellness trends without sacrificing taste, Cargill developed EverSweet, a zero-calorie sweetener made with the same sweetness found in the stevia leaf, Reb M and Reb D.

PureCircle announces stevia ingredient family

New sweeteners ideal for low- to no-calorie beverages

March 15, 2016

For low- to no-calorie products, PureCircle now offers new stevia-based solutions from its Zeta Family. The ingredients in the Zeta Family are made with steviol glycosides Reb M and Reb D, offering the most sugar-like taste, the company says.

Beverage ingredient suppliers offer variety at SupplySide West 2016

Tradeshow highlights 10,000 ingredients and services for manufacturers

November 16, 2015

More than 15,000 attendees from 50 states and 60 countries attended the 19th annual SupplySide West tradeshow, which took place Oct. 5-9 at Las Vegas’s Mandalay Bay Hotel and Convention Center.

Beverages remain dominant application for stevia

Research and Markets reports beverage-stevia market to reach $196.7 M by 2020

November 3, 2015

Research and Markets announced the addition of the "Global Market Study on Stevia: Beverages Will Remain the Dominant Application Segment Through 2020" report to its offerings.

On Demand In Beverage Industry’s annual State of the Industry: The Alcohol Beverage Market, analysts at S&D Insights LLC delve into these trends and how they’re shaping the industry.