health and food

Sweetener solutions for snack and bakery formulations

Sweet is one of the five basic taste sensations. While most people enjoy sweets, they are also mindful about the amount of sugar and carbs in their diet.




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Icon Foods announces staff appointments and promotions

Icon Foods names new CFO and director of R&D.




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Cargill to double tapioca syrup production as demand for label-friendly ingredients continues to grow

In response to continued consumer demand for label-friendly ingredients, Cargill has expanded its processing capabilities of its sweetener plant in Cikande, Indonesia, to more than double the company’s production capacity for organic, non-GMO tapioca syrup.




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PureCircle receives approval of stevia ingredients from bioconversion

PureCircle will offer three ingredients from bioconversion—Reb D, Reb M, and Reb AM—to food and beverage manufacturers across the European Union.




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Tate & Lyle expands sweetener portfolio, adds ERYTESSE Erythritol

Through a strategic partnership distribution agreement with a leading supplier of erythritol, this addition expands Tate & Lyle's ability to help customers deliver on consumer demand for healthier sugar- and calorie-reduced products.




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Bonumose kicks off tagatose production at newly opened facility

The sweetener is 90% as sweet as sucrose while containing 60% fewer calories.




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Sweeteners balance consumer desire for sweet treats and good health

Consumers want sweet snacks and baked goods with less sugar; here are ways to deliver.




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Batory, NutraEx form distribution agreement for SugarLike sweeteners

The snack and bakery sweetener will be added to Batory’s line of ingredient offerings.




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Bascon Maple Farms taps into natural bakery ingredient solutions

Producers can harness the supplier’s maple syrup and sugar for pastries and other items.




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Ciranda introduces three new agave- and tapioca-based syrups

The products are aimed at helping snack and bakery producers develop items with less sugar.




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Icon Foods debuts SteviaSweet RM95 sweetener/flavor modulator

The ingredient is intended to provide producers with a natural-tasting sugar alternative.




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Tate & Lyle adds to sweetener portfolio with highly soluble stevia TASTEVA SOL

The addition expands Tate & Lyle’s ability to help customers solve stevia solubility issues in foods and helps deliver on consumer demand for healthier sugar- and calorie-reduced products.




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ADM: consumers hungry for reduced-sugar snack and bakery products

An expert from the company outlines trends in sweeteners, and how producers can deliver.




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Consumers want sweetness with better-for-you benefits

“Sweet” is one of the five basic tastes, which also includes salt, sour, bitter, and umami. Many people crave sweet foods, but at the same time, consumers are more mindful of sugar in their diet.




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Producers seek sweet solutions for sugar reduction

A leader from Icon Foods explains BFY trends and products that can satisfy consumers.




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Incredo, Sucro announce distribution partnership

The agreement will expand the availability of Incredo Sugar to U.S. food companies.




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NutraEx Food, Inc. releases sugar inhibitor

NutraEx Food, Inc. has launched BI-Sugar, a new plug & play sweetener solution that inhibits the digestion of sugar.




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Icon Foods introduces IconiSweet Gold sweetener

The product is a blend of sweeteners intended to replicate brown sugar.




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Tagatose sweetens with prebiotic benefits: ASR Group

An expert from the company discusses how the rare sugar compares to other sweeteners on the market.




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Self-Service Solutions for Retailers

Innovation is the result of fresh thinking.




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High Fructose Corn Syrup Data Sheds Light on Perceptions

Usage The food ingredient landscape is changing, with consumers shifting their focus away from specific ingredients to overall calories and nutrition.




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What kind of attitudes do consumers have about nutrition?

Consumer attitudes and perceptions about health and nutrition issues are always changing. The United Soybean Board’s 19th annual Consumer Attitudes About Nutrition study looks at general nutrition and consumer responses to many of the major issues in the food industry today. The study can be helpful to food industry professionals making formulation, purchasing and marketing decisions.




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Autumn/winter food decorating catalog available

Earlier this month, the Lucks Autumn and Winter 2012 catalog was made available. This book is full of new design collections, supply items and fresh decorating ideas designed to inspire decorators’ creativity.




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New edition of Inside WPO (World Packaging Organisation)

The World Packaging Organisation’s president Thomas L. Schneider, CPP, discusses meetings and speaking engagements in Sydney, Bankok, new packaging shows and packaging news and technology from across the globe and much more.




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InfinityQS eBook Reveals the “Zen” of Manufacturing Intelligence

Available now, the “Zen Guide to Manufacturing Intelligence” leads manufacturing professionals down the path to an enlightened look at quality metrics that shows the potential for greater quality control and cost savings by extracting more value from manufacturing data.




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New fact sheet on nonGMO ingredients

Ingredion’s new fact sheet focuses on its broad range of sweetener, texture and nutrition options that contain no genetically modified organisms (GMOs).




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PB2 Foods adds Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix to lineup

The cookie mix is the newest product in the brand's lineup of plant-based, gluten-free baking mixes.




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Aloha adds Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bar to lineup

A modern twist on Grandma’s classic recipe, the bar includes chewy gluten-free oats and chunky organic chocolate chips.




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Partake, Marvel team up to 'save the day' with new cookies

Partake, the allergy-friendly snack brand, has teamed up with Marvel for another cookie collaboration that will be sure to "save the day."




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Chips Ahoy! goes gluten-free with new cookie

The debut of Chips Ahoy! Gluten Free cookies comes on the heels of the brand’s MMMproved Chips Ahoy! Original recipe debut, which brought an improved taste to the chocolate chip cookie.




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Better With Buckwheat lands distribution of cracker line

Artisanal buckwheat snack producer Better With Buckwheat is expanding into six regional and ecommerce grocery chains through June and July. 




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Feel Good Foods launches BFY burritos at Whole Foods

The brand is introducing a trio of burrito varieties, making restaurant-quality frozen food more accessible.




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Antonina's Gluten-Free Bakery debuts Double Chocolate Brownies

The launch capitalizes on rising trends in brownie consumption and gluten-free treats.




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Skout Organic unveils Vanilla Macaroon cookies

Skout Organic is launching its newest snack, Vanilla Macaroon Soft-Baked Cookies, as part of the brand’s limited-time Small Batch line of cookies and bars this month.




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Mary's Gone Crackers unveils new packaging

The redesigned emphasizes the company's commitment to organic, gluten-free ingredients and introduces new convenient sizes for single and family snacking.




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Birch Benders introduces Ube Mochi Pancake Mix

Birch Benders Ube Mochi Pancake & Waffle Mix uses purple yams, known as ube in the Philippines, to make purple pancakes and waffles with a sweet flavor that is both gluten-free and naturally vegan




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Love + Chew rereleases Pumpkin Chip cookies

Love + Chew, the mom-owned, plant-based protein cookie company, is unveiling a limited-edition product in early August: its Pumpkin Chip cookie.




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SimplyProtein debuts creative campaign for tortilla chips

Pop culture-infused humor, vibrant design, and a catchy Mariachi riff bridge brand awareness from protein bars into savory snacks.




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Feel Good Foods launches Jalapeno Bites at Costco

Feel Good Foods, a gluten-free frozen comfort food brand, has announced availability of its Jalapeno Bites, now available at Costco stores in the Bay Area.




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Brazi Bites waffles expands to Whole Foods

The waffles are available in three flavors, including the first-to-market savory Cheesy Waffle.




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Once Again debuts Chocolate & Peanut Butter Graham Sandwiches

Handcrafted in small batches, artisanal crackers made with real clover honey are filled with dark chocolate liquor combined with ethically sourced, dry roasted peanuts milled creamy.




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Fairytale Brownies crafts gluten-free Magic Morsels

The company’s goal was to create a treat with the same appearance, taste, and texture profile as its original brownie recipe.




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Stellar Snacks goes grain-free with superfood pretzels

Stellar Snacks recently debuted grain-free pretzels crafted with superfood ingredients, now officially available at select grocery stores throughout the U.S.




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Sweet Diplomacy bakes up gluten-free treats

Sweet Diplomacy now has a brick-and-mortar location in Los Altos, CA, a commercial kitchen in Boulder, CO, and an online menu shipping across the U.S.




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Wildgrain to launch Gluten-Free Box

Wildgrain partners with local artisanal bakers to bring fresh sourdough breads, pastries, and pastas directly to consumers' doors.




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Once Again debuts gluten-free Graham Crackers

Once Again Nut Butter is bringing new stand-alone cinnamon, honey, and chocolate graham crackers to market.




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Myna Snacks debuts pizza-flavored cracker

The new addition to the Myna Snacks lineup is made with real cheese and Italian herbs and seasonings that deliver the taste of pizza in a convenient, crispy, nutritious format.




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Schär debuts gluten-free holiday cookies, Italian Panettone

Schär’s gluten-free Speculoos cookies and Panettone offer options for gluten-free holiday celebrations.




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Dr. Schär launches artisan and deli-style bread

The new gluten-free offerings can meal options for consumers with food sensitivities at Publix stores nationwide.




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Olli Salumeria, That's it. partner on meat, fruit snack packs

Olli Salumeria and That's it. Fruit Bars bring new snack packs to retaill.