When Stonyfield, America’s leading organic yogurt manufacturer, announced a comprehensive plan to reduce added sugars across its product line by 25% before this autumn’s end, Nichole Cirillo, the Londonderry-N.H. company’s mission director, stated in a press release that the mission is “to continually provide healthier food both for our consumers and the planet.”

Several trends are growing within the cultured dairy market, specifically with yogurt. Manufacturers are capitalizing on the clean eating movement as cultured products that are functional, whole milk, grass fed and lower in sugar are becoming more popular. Flavor mash-ups (including sweet heat, inclusions or pairings), snacking options and yogurt drinks are also helping to expand the consumer base.

Election 2016 will go down in history for plenty of reasons. But somewhat overlooked amidst the more sensational results were the decisions in San Francisco, Oakland and Albany, Calif., Boulder, Colo., and Cook County, Ill., to begin levying what have become known broadly as “soda” taxes.

"New year, new you," right? How about "New year, new dairy formulation"?

Plant-based low-cal sweetener, Non-GMO stevia with greater Reb A content, Natural chicory root fiber provides sugar-like sweetness, plus more!

One of the most attention-grabbing features of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is the conclusion that added sugars should contribute less than 10% of the calories a person takes in on a typical day. Not to be outdone, the Food and Drug Administration proposed a dedicated “added sugars” line on a soon-to-be-updated Nutrition Facts panel.

A survey found that 93% of consumers consider honey to be a natural sweetener, according to the National Honey Board.
 

Arla Foods Ingredients developed a whey protein for creating “sports yogurts”...

Exhibitors at IFT focused on clean labels and highlighted new sugar alternatives and more.

Derived from sugar beet, Beneo's next-generation sugar Palatinose is a natural and non-GMO bulk sweetener.