Artificial and Natural Sweeteners

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Starting in the 1970s, however, a rising sentiment portraying sugar as a “demon” gained momentum, culminating with the rise in popularity of the Atkins and South Beach Diets.

There is a growing movement among consumers and food activist groups to reduce overall sugar consumption.

Fortunately for candy manufacturers, there is a natural sweetener solution that meets the needs and concerns expressed by consumers.

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.

The new chocolates are an effort to address a growing market for healthy alternatives to traditionally sweetened foods, the company says.

The move is an effort to better the sugar supply chain by increasing its efficiency, quality and services.

A few years ago Dave Alexander, of Global Organic, began discussing the idea of selling the Agostoni line of couvertures as well as ingredients to his customers. Last year, the company inked the deal.

There's a movement toward sugar reduction, and it’s making itself felt in the confectionery sector.

General Mills has announced a commitment to sustainably source 100 percent of its 10 priority ingredients by 2020, including cocoa, sugar and other ingredients.

Asia and Africa are getting a whole lot sweeter — at least according to a new report from Rabobank.