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Puratos USA introduces chocolate sweetened with chicory root fiber

Chocolate has 40 percent less sugar.

April 12, 2021

Made with all-natural chicory root fiber, the latest addition to Puratos USA's Belcolade Selection range has 40 percent less sugar and is 100 percent natural.

Lorraine Niba, Jim Schulok join DouxMatok, maker of Incredo Sugar

Two will help introduce Incredo Sugar, a sugar-reduction solution based on real cane sugar, into North American Market.

Crystal Lindell

February 8, 2021

DouxMatok adds two new executives to its U.S.-based team as it works to introduce Incredo Sugar to the North American market.

USDA modifies sugar guidelines — but only for children under 2

The recommendations continue to highlight the need for moderation

Crystal Lindell

January 13, 2021

The USDA recently released new 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. For the candy industry, the parts that stand out relate to added sugars.

SmartSweets launches Red Twists

Gluten-free licorice is made without added sugars, sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners.

January 4, 2021

Keeping its pinky promise of innovating candy that’s sweetened without added sugars, sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners, each 1.8-oz. bag of Red Twists puts a healthy twist on traditional licorice.

Pink Panda gummies launch online

Low-sugar gummies are made with allulose.

December 16, 2020

Made with allulose, a natural sweetener, Pink Panda currently has three varieties: Treasure Chews, Gummy Bears and sour Astro Blasters.

Lantic, DouxMatok partner on cane-based sugar reduction solution

Companies have worked for two years to move from pilot testing to commercial scale manufacturing.

November 2, 2020

Rogers Sugar Inc., parent of North American sugar manufacturer Lantic Inc., and DouxMatok, a food-tech company, have collaborated to deliver a unique sugar reduction solution based on cane sugar to food companies in North America.

Guittard introduces Mindful Choices chocolate collection

Collection features chocolate with sugar alternatives, 100% pure cocoa.

September 14, 2020

Guittard Chocolate Co. has introduced Mindful Choices chocolate, a new line designed to unite the artistry of chocolate with evolving dietary awareness.

SmartSweets launches low-sugar Sourmelon Bites

Bites are a plant-based take on traditional watermelon slices.

August 5, 2020

SmartSweets has launched Sourmelon Bites, a low-sugar, plant-based take on the classic gummy watermelon slices.

State of the Industry 2020: Consumers indulge in comforting sweet goods

Specialized diets fuel R&D efforts while consumers seek balance—and comfort

Liz Parker Kuhn

June 29, 2020

Sweet goods are having a moment. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, people want comfort food, and that includes bakery products like pastries, doughnuts, muffins, and more.

State of the Industry 2020: Snack cakes remain portable and delicious

Consumers seek on-the-go bakery snacks—even while staying home

Liz Parker Kuhn

June 26, 2020

Even though consumers have largely been staying home of late due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they are still seeking out desserts and treats like snack cakes.