Artificial and Natural Sweeteners | Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

Sweegen commercializes high-intensity brazzein sweetener

Company uses fermentation process to scale supply.

February 2, 2022

To scale brazzein sustainably, Sweegen uses a proprietary precision fermentation process, a technology that produces clean and sustainable ingredients.

B.T. Sweet launches Cambya plant-based sugar replacer

Formulation includes a blend of fibers, monk fruit, botanicals.

December 6, 2021

Cambya's proprietary formula is a one-to-one equivalent to sugar both in body and taste, and offers a rich source of naturally derived fibers.

Supplant releases chocolate bars made with sugars from plant fiber

Bars developed in partnership with Chef Thomas Keller.

November 17, 2021

The Supplant Company has debuted a set of premium chocolate bars developed in partnership with Michelin-star Chef Thomas Keller, its first direct-to-consumer offering in the U.S.

How COVID-19 has impacted functional snacking

FMCG Gurus research shows that 66 percent of global consumers are more concerned about their overall health as a result of the pandemic.

Will Cowling

November 1, 2021

FMCG Gurus research shows that 66 percent of global consumers are more concerned about their overall health as a result of the pandemic.

Valrhona partners with Koa to launch cocoa fruit juice concentrate

Ingredient features amber color, fruity and tangy flavor.

September 27, 2021

Premium chocolate manufacturer Valrhona has collaborated with Swiss-Ghanaian startup Koa to create Oabika, a cocoa fruit juice concentrate for chefs and other gastronomy professionals.

DouxMatok partners with Hi-Food to develop sugar reduction solution

Products using Incredo Sugar, Meltec fiber to appear in 2022.

September 15, 2021

DouxMatok and Hi-Food have teamed up to deliver a nutrition solution that allows food manufacturers to address sugar reduction without compromising on taste, texture, sweetness or nutrition.

State of the Industry

State of the Candy Industry 2021: Better-for-you, reduced-sugar treats gain momentum

Healthier chocolates are seeing strong sales, while non-chocolate diet candy reflects complicated impact of pandemic.

Crystal Lindell

July 14, 2021

Healthier chocolates are seeing strong sales, while non-chocolate diet candy reflects the complicated impact of pandemic.

Sugar Reduction

FONA: Half of consumers want to reduce sugar, but most won’t sacrifice taste

FONA International’s new report, ‘Sugar & The Voice of the Consumer,’ uses nationwide survey to offer insights into sugar sector.

Crystal Lindell

June 16, 2021

More consumers want to reduce their sugar intake this year than did in 2019, but price and taste still played a bigger role in purchasing decisions than sugar reduction.