Ingredient suppliers are stepping up to offer bakers and snack manufacturers a variety of sweeteners to match consumer preferences, from traditional sugar to modern formulations.
A lawsuit forces General Mills to defend the accuracy of its ‘Natural’ labeling claims on its Nature Valley products. The labels state the products as natural when they contain highly processed ingredients.
For the past few years, high-fructose corn syrup has received some major flack, says executive editor Marina Mayer. However, a recent Mintel study shows that consumers aren’t too concerned about this so-called dangerous ingredient.
