Articles Tagged with ''sugar''

The quest for sugar reduction in dairy products

Consumers want to have their cake and eat it, too — and dairy processors have more sweetener options than ever to meet their expectations.

Kathie Canning

March 26, 2021

Back in 2016, FDA announced an update to the Nutrition Facts label. As part of that update, the agency called for food and beverage manufacturers to list "added sugars" instead of only "total sugars."

New sweeteners offer sugar-reduction and clean-label solutions

June 15, 2020

New ingredients from Beneo, Brenntag North America, Avansya, and more!

Reduce the sugar in dairy products

Sweetener suppliers have come up with myriad solutions to address consumers’ interest in lowering their sugar intake

Anna Boisseau

April 6, 2020

On Jan. 1, 2020, the first stage of FDA's mandated Nutrition Facts label change went into effect. Companies with $10 million in annual sales or more are now required to list added sugars on their products' labels, and other brands will be required to follow suit by 2021.

Sweetener suppliers can help reduce added sugars

As the deadline for the labeling of ‘added sugars’ nears, dairy processors scrambling to reduce added sugar content are looking to the sweetener supplier community for help.

Kimberly Decker

April 19, 2019

If you'e ready for the day when FDA mandates that all food and beverage labels stipulate not only how much total sugar is in each serving, but how much of that sugar is "added," take a bow: Prepping for the "added sugars" deadline has been no mean feat.

Desperately seeking sweeteners

Product formulators in search of the perfect sugar substitute will find plenty of new options

Kimberly Decker

April 2, 2018

It's official: Americans' love affair with sugar is over, and they're breaking up en mass with their ol' sweetie. In the International Food Information Council's (IFIC) 2017 Food & Health Survey, 76% of respondents said they are trying to limit or avoid sugars in general, with six in 10 declaring that they view sugars negatively.

Sugar reduction, a common responsibility

Key role in your blood glucose level

November 10, 2017

Public health authorities, health professionals, the food and drink industry, and many consumers are united in their concerns... the issue can't be sugar-coated anymore... many aspects of our modern lifestyle, are leading to an epidemic of ill health across the world.

Tate & Lyle launches DOLCIA PRIMA™ Low-Calorie Sugar

February 24, 2015

Now low-calorie versions of consumers’ favourite food and beverage brands can taste the same as the full-sugar versions

Dairy processors seek alternatives to sugar to sweeten dairy foods

Americans want to cut back on sugar intake. Dairy product formulators can choose from an array of nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners, some of which contribute flavor, color and nutrients.

D. Berry

April 10, 2012

Nearly three-quarters of Americans say they are making a change regarding intake of carbohydrates, according to “2011 Food & Health Survey: Consumer Attitudes Toward Food Safety, Nutrition & Health” from the International Food Information Council, Washington, D.C. More than half say that they are trying to limit sugars.

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