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Hitting the Shelves: Dairy Dips

The precipitous dip in milk consumption has manufacturers adopting a variety of methods to staunch the bleeding sales.
William A. Roberts, Jr.
May 15, 2013
According to USDA statistics, per capita U.S. milk consumption has fallen nearly 30% since 1975, and the decades-long decline has accelerated further in the era of bottled waters and energy drinks.
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Size of the World's Sweetener Market

A report estimates the market size of the global sugar substitute market in terms of revenue and volume.
May 10, 2013
The sugar substitute market is dominated by the North American region, accounting for 49.0% of the market share in 2012.
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American Sugar Consumption Dips

People are downing less added sugar in their diets, but health experts say Americans still consume too much.
May 2, 2013
About 13% of adults' daily calories come from added sugars in things like cake and regular soda, according to government statistics.
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Organic Coconut Sugar for Diabetic Applications

AKFP offers all-natural, low-glycemic index sugar for specialty baked goods, energy bars, beverages and other applications.
April 17, 2013
American Key Food Products (AKFP) has introduced Suchero brand organic coconut palm sugar to the North American market.
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Senomyx and Firmenich Adjust Sweet Agreement

Senomyx Inc. and Firmenich announced that the companies have amended and restated their Sweet Taste Program collaboration agreement.
April 11, 2013
The supply agreement has a term of 10 years and is exclusive through 2017.
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New CRA President/CEO

The Corn Refiners Association announced John W. Bode as its new president and CEO.
April 2, 2013
John Bode comes to the CRA with 30 years of experience as a lawyer/lobbyist in Washington, D.C.
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Stevia Council Names President

Larry Fernandes from Ingredion Incorporated has been elected president of the International Stevia Council.
March 28, 2013
Larry Fernandes is vice president Global Beverage, general manager Sweetener & Industrial Solutions North America for Ingredion Incorporated.
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Stevia Expanding Production

Stevia Nutra Corporation, having just reported a successful first harvest, is developing plans to expand its production capacity of high quality stevia in Cambodia.
March 21, 2013
The move comes as numerous beverage companies look to new sweetening options.
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Natural Sweeteners Used for Gluten-free Beer

A white sorghum syrup has been developed for gluten-free beer but holds potential in other areas, as well.
March 21, 2013
Briess Malt & Ingredients featured three styles of label-friendly natural sweeteners at 2013 Natural Products Expo West.
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Evolva, Cargill in JV Agreement

Two companies collaborate to develop and commercialize fermentation-derived steviol glycosides.
March 7, 2013
Evolva Holding SA entered into an agreement with Cargill to jointly develop and commercialize fermentation-derived steviol glycosides.
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