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R&D Feature

Ingredient suppliers expand arsenal of ‘sweet solutions’

Consumers seeking beverages with reduced added sugars and calories

Barbara Harfmann

March 10, 2021

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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

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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

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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.

R&D News

PureCircle introduces Sigma Syrup stevia ingredient

Proprietary sweetener blend delivers clean, sugar-like taste

April 12, 2020

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

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

Jessica Jacobsen

March 21, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.