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Snack and bakery companies focus on sweetener selection to reduce added sugar

January 3, 2019

In an ongoing shift, consumers are increasingly more cognizant of the amount and type of sugar and other sweeteners in their products.

Sugar content not major factor in purchase decisions for sugar confectionery, Innova Market Insights says

Flavor, cost and indulgence among driving factors of sugar confectionery purchases.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 25, 2018

Roughly 75 percent of consumers across 19 countries are not influenced by sugar content when purchasing sugar confectionery, according to a survey by Innova Market Insights.

Südzucker, DouxMatok partnering to offer sugar reduction solution in Europe

DouxMatox sugar can reduce up to 40 percent of sugar content in food products while maintaining sensory profile.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 31, 2018

European sugar producer Südzucker and DouxMatok, developer of targeted flavor delivery technology, are partnering to commercialize DouxMatok’s sugar reduction solution across Europe to support the food industry’s efforts to reduce sugar content.

Nestlé introduces Milkybar product with 30 percent less sugar

Product will hit shelves in the U.K., Ireland in coming weeks.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

March 27, 2018

Nestlé has introduced Milkybar Wowsomes, the first chocolate using Nestlé’s restructured sugar designed to reduce its products’ sugar content by 30 percent.

Finding the right sweetener solutions to cut sugar in snacks and baked goods

Suppliers offer strategies for reducing sugar without compromising taste.

Joyce Friedberg

January 10, 2018

More people are growing increasingly aware of the amount of sugar in their diets. The 2017 "Food & Health Survey" from the International Food Information Council found that 76 percent of respondents were trying to limit or avoid sugar.

Sensus sugar reduction and food industry responsibility whitepaper

November 16, 2017

Public health authorities, health professionals, the food and drink industry, and many consumers are united in their concerns: the issue can’t be sugar-coated anymore.

Big Candy announces partnership with nonprofit to reduce calories in individually-wrapped products

Eight major producers to make products with 200 calories or fewer, update packaging.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 12, 2017

Eight major candy manufacturers have committed to reducing calories in their individually-wrapped products and updating front-of-pack nutrition labels as part of an ongoing effort to offer consumers greater choice and transparency.

Sugar-free trends: Reducing sugar, expanding the category

Flat sales suggest there's room for innovation in sugar-free category.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 24, 2017

Long heralded as a way to reduce overall sugar intake without cutting indulgences altogether, sugar-free confections give consumers a way to have their sweets and eat them, too.

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Using polyols to cut calories, sugar

Food and confectionery technologists moderate their approaches to sugar and fat reduction.

May 15, 2014

A much more moderate approach — the reduction of calories through partial fat replacement and a 30-50 percent reduction in sugar — has led to more consumer friendly products.

Americans are trying to cut back on sugar, HFCS

November 30, 2012

Some food and nutrition statements are coming through loud and clear, with survey data from the International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC) indicating that 70% and 63% of consumers are trying to consume less sugar and HFCS, respectively.