Cargill has introduced Craftiva, a reduced-sugar brand of flavored syrups and sweetener packets for consumers who want to cut back on sugar without giving up on taste, the company says.
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) returned to McCormick Place for the IFT FIRST: Annual Event & Expo where exhibitors featured an array of ingredient literature as well as prototypes featuring these solutions.
This year’s State of the Industry report highlights how consumer trends are shaping the carbonated soft drink (CSD) market, with functionality and flavor being two of the main trends impacting the category.