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The Coca-Cola Co. is giving mid-calorie sodas another try, this time with Sprite and Fanta.

Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate offers a new Dutch Dark range of powders that combine an intense dark color with smooth chocolate taste. Available in high- and low-fat versions, the new powders help developers innovate and create new recipes in different applications.

Louis Dreyfus Commodities LLC will acquire Imperial Sugar.

Arlon Food and Agriculture Partners LP has acquired Wholesome Sweeteners.

A food company says it has found an alternative to chemical sweeteners that are used in soft drinks and juices.

Imperial Sugar Company completed the sale of its 50% interest in Wholesome Sweeteners to an affiliate of Arlon Group.

Worried about obesity and related health issues, some consumers are looking for more low- and no-sugar foods and beverages. In turn, manufacturers are considering various sweetener alternatives for new sugar-free options that still provide a similar flavor experience.

A new study suggests it may not be any worse for putting on pounds than other sugars.

Vitiva, Slovenia, launches its stevia line under Sweet’nVit brand, providing maximum sweetness with minimum bitterness, following EC recent approval for use in food/beverage applications in Europe.

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) scientists argue that increased global consumption of sugar is primarily responsible for a whole range of chronic diseases.