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Sugar reduction trend opens field to alternative sweeteners

Ingredients suppliers turn to sugar alternatives to meet consumer demands.

January 16, 2018

"Nowadays, consumers want to enjoy food without feeling guilty and without compromising on taste," says Bas Smit, global and EMEA marketing director, Barry Callebaut.

Nestlé sells U.S. confectionery business to Ferrero

Acquisition makes Ferrero Group third largest confectionery company in U.S. market.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 16, 2018

Nestlé S.A. will sell its U.S. confectionery business to Ferrero Group for $2.91 billion (CHF 2.8 billion), the company announced Tuesday.

Maximizing gummy and jelly productivity

Manufacturers need versatile equipment to compete in chewy, gummy candy categories.

January 16, 2018

Manufacturers require equipment that can provide them with advanced processing flexibility to create different product types and finishes and achieve optimum productivity.

Zella dark chocolate bars

Zella Chocolate, Louisville, Ky,

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 15, 2018

Zella was founded in 2016 by a group of students from Miami University passionate about high-cacao, exotically-ﬂavored dark chocolate.

Swish Fresh Breath Powder

The Swish Initiative, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 12, 2018

Toss the toothbrush -- consumers can get the ultimate fresh breath experience anytime, anywhere with Swish.

Licorice trends: From tried and true to trying new

Traditional licorice lovers stay true to red and black varieties, but newer users are open to flavor, size and textural innovations.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 12, 2018

When it comes to licorice, texture is king.

Tamalitoz by Sugarox

Sugarox Candy Studio, San Antonio, Texas.

January 12, 2018

Tamalitoz by Sugarox is the sassy, sweet and tangy hard candy with just the right amount of spicy kick.

One-on-One: Jason Jones, president of Heavenly Organics

Through sustainably-sourced honey, Iowa-based Heavenly Organics helps build economic opportunity for conflict-stricken communities in India.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 10, 2018

Heavenly Organics may have a celestial name and sweet products, but it’s the company’s mission that’s truly divine.

Hammond’s Brands to shut down Old Dominion Peanut plant

Multiple building inefficiencies, neighborhood changes cited for closing Norfolk, Va.-based complex.

Bernie Pacyniak

January 10, 2018

After a six-month analysis of Old Dominion Peanut Co.’s manufacturing facility in Norfolk, Va., parent company Hammond’s Brands has determined it will shut down all operations there.