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Millennials not all the same, study reveals

March 14, 2016

New research from Ipsos and BuzzFeed uncovers four segments of millennial consumers.

Replacing Corn Syrup For A ‘Cleaner’ Label

Unlike many food items that use corn syrup to stretch the product and reduce cost, corn syrup in candy is highly functional.

Michelle Frame

January 19, 2016

Replacing corn syrup with tapioca syrup, brown rice syrup, oat syrup, or other grain syrup is not a simple task. Knowing the basics of corn syrup, what it’s contributing, and how it’s interacting with other ingredients is the key to understanding how to replace it.

Corn Refiners Association offers sweetener tool kits

May 27, 2015

Available in three versions, the free digital tool kits are designed to help food and beverage manufacturers make informed decisions about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and other sweeteners.

2015 Sweetener360 research study reveals attitudinal shifts among consumer segments

February 20, 2015

The second annual study from Mintel and Nielsen for the Corn Refiners Association analyzes ingredient avoidance for 15,000 consumers based on lifestyle segment, age group and media consumption.

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Sweetening Consumers’ Candy Choices

Ongoing debate about sugar intake sparks renewed interest in sugar-free, reduced-sugar confections.

May 15, 2014

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

Consumer attitudes toward sweeteners reveal taste beats healthy

February 14, 2014

Findings from the Sweetener360 research study conducted by Nielsen and Mintel Consulting about consumer attitudes and purchasing behaviors when it comes to sweeteners indicate that consumers are more influenced by taste and price than better-for-you claims. Their buying habits are different than what they say they are, too.

Sweeteners: Sweetening Consumers’ Candy Choices

Ongoing debate about sugar intake sparks renewed interest in sugar-free, reduced-sugar confections.

Bernie Pacyniak

January 23, 2014

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

High fructose corn syrup can’t have it both ways — either it’s a sugar or it isn’t

Candy makers shouldn’t be able to claim “less sugar” by adding HFCS.

Crystal Lindell

November 20, 2013

Here’s the thing, high fructose corn syrup can’t have it both ways. It can’t be a sugar and not be a sugar.

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‘Real World’ study finds neither sugar nor HFCS increase liver fat

Findings bolster arguments that sweeteners are metabolically equivalent.

Bernie Pacyniak

February 13, 2013

Good new for the High Fructose Corn Syrup industry and any manufacturers who use the ingredient — the human liver pretty much thinks its the same as sugar.

Americans are trying to cut back on sugar, HFCS

November 30, 2012

Some food and nutrition statements are coming through loud and clear, with survey data from the International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC) indicating that 70% and 63% of consumers are trying to consume less sugar and HFCS, respectively.