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Survey Shows Proposed High-Fructose Corn Syrup Name Change Will Mislead Consumers

November 10, 2011

Changing the name of high-fructose corn syrup to "corn sugar" will confuse consumers and thwart food shoppers' attempts to avoid the man-made sweetener, according to a study prepared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers Agree, Honey is Natural

October 25, 2011

A recent consumer survey sponsored by the National Honey Board showed that 96% of respondents believe honey is a “natural sweetener.”

New Ingredient Solutions

October 10, 2011

Check out this month’s ingredient launches of superfruits, cocoa replacers, corn starches, sweeteners, whey powder and more.

Stevia Gains Momentum Within U.S. Sugar, Sweetener Network

September 12, 2011

International expansion could be possible for Stevia, according to Packaged Facts, as demand for artificial sweeteners grows and new plant-based sweeteners offer the advantage of being ‘natural’ and containing fewer calories than sugar.

Delicious Double Headers

The bases are loaded when it comes to sweet goods and snack cakes. Though sales are sluggish, consumers want sweet treats to be healthy but still like to indulge a bit.

June 1, 2011

Ahh, pastries, donuts, brownies, snack cakes, cupcakes, where do we stop? There’s nothing like having a sweet treat like these every so often. But consumers are cutting back, as sweet goods are losing market share, according to data from the Perishables GroupFreshFacts.

Moving Up in the System

Unlike the run-of-the-mill cookie product, this year’s items possess superstar qualities, including better-for-you ingredients and exotic flavorings.

June 1, 2011

When ball players want to move up in the system, they must showcase talent, raw skill and determination to be the best of the best at all times. When players in the cookie aisle aim to move up in the ranks, they must produce products that offer portion control, indulgence and a fabulous taste.

National Honey Board Develops Bakery Food Formulas

April 1, 2011

The National Honey Board, Firestone, Colo., is working with the American Institute of Baking, Manhattan, Kan., to develop nine bakery food formulas made with honey. Each formula was developed to be scaled to the commercial baking industry and can be found at www.BakingWithHoney.com.