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Breaking News | Cardiovascular Health | Functional Foods & Beverages | Research News | Sweeteners

Commonly-Used Sweetener Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke, Cleveland Clinic Researchers Conclude

Those with higher blood erythritol levels were at elevated risk of experiencing a major adverse cardiac event such as heart attack, stroke or death.

03.02.23

Breaking News | Natural/Organic | Supplier News | Sweeteners | World Markets

Stevia Production Accelerates Sustainability, According to Life Cycle Assessment

A new study commissioned by Ingredion concludes that stevia consistently outpaces sugar for the production of non-caloric sweetener.

09.23.22

Breaking News | Cancer Risk | Research | Research News | Sweeteners

Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Linked to Risk of Certain Cancer Types

A team of researchers at the American Cancer Society analyzed data from over 900,000 cancer-free study participants.

09.15.22

Functional Foods & Beverages | Sweeteners

Icon Foods Appoints Operations and Marketing Leaders

Ian McGuiness and Angela Squire have joined the ingredient supplier as director of operations and marketing manager respectively.

08.19.22

Monk Fruit Sweetener May Have Prebiotic Activity, Study Finds

The sweetener, after being treated with enzymes, supported the growth of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species.

08.09.22

Consumer Trends | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthcare Trends | Sweeteners

New and Evolving Formulation Options Must Be Mindful of Blood Sugar Maintenance

Allulose, stevia, monk fruit, and more help brands reduce sugar while supplements offer consumers additional solutions.

By Danielle Rose, Contributing Writer 06.02.22

Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Flavors & Colors | Sweeteners

Sweetleaf Debuts Salted Caramel Zero Sugar Stevia Syrup

The syrup offers a sugar-free alternative for pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, and more.

04.18.22

Regulations | Sweeteners

Sugar Content Claim Litigation on the Rise

Plaintiffs are monitoring whether a company abides by all relevant FDA regulations, so it’s important to understand requirements and confirm disclaimers.

By Todd Harrison, Partner; Kristen Klesh, Counsel; Olisa Onyiuke, Associate; and Melanie English, Associate Venable 04.14.22

Cargill Launches EverSweet + ClearFlo Stevia Platform

The platform will combine the company’s leading sweetener with other natural flavors.

03.14.22

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Supplier News | Sweeteners

‘Next-Generation’ Stevia Debuts from BGG World and HB Natural Ingredients.

Overcoming the bitterness often perceived in other stevia products, Vitosa can be customized for various applications.

03.08.22

Codex Alimentarius Approves New Stevia Extraction Technologies

The move will bring about greater international access to high-intensity sweeteners sourced from the stevia leaf.

01.20.22

2022 International Buyers' Guide

An annual reference of companies supplying nutraceutical ingredients, products, and services around the world.

12.03.21

Kerry Releases First Organic-Certified Sweet Modulator in U.S. Market

The new ingredient has many applications for beverages with the highly desirable claim of organic.

11.23.21

Weight Management Solutions: Ingredient & Formulation Spotlight

From plant proteins and adaptogens to sugar reduction and blood sugar management, the range of weight wellness formulation options is expanding.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.09.21

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Fiber & Carbohydrates | Sweeteners

Focus on Health Compels Brands to Reduce Sugar with Reformulated Foods and Beverages

Cutting the amount of sugar from product formulations has become a priority for many brands as consumers seek healthier solutions.

By Joerg Gruenwald, analyze & realize ag 09.09.21

Cardiovascular Health | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Healthcare Trends | Sweeteners

Sugar Reduction in Packaged Foods, Drinks Could Prevent Disease & Save Billions in Healthcare Costs

Researchers create a model to simulate and quantify the health, economic, and equity impacts of a sugar-reduction policy.

Online Exclusives08.30.21

Breaking News | Research | Research News | Sweeteners | Weight Management/Weight Loss

Metabolite of Fructose Shown to Contribute to Obesity in Mice

Study focused on the effect of a high-fructose diet on villi, structures that line the inside of the small intestine and help absorb nutrients.

08.20.21

Stevia Extract Receives ‘No Questions’ Letter on GRAS Notice

This confirmation expands upon the FDA's previous No Objection Letters for Nascent's Reb A to now include all steviol glycosides extracted from the leaf.

08.13.21