https://www.preparedfoods.com/rss/21 en-us Eggo is expanding its breakfast lineup with Eggo Zero, its first waffles made with 0g added sugar while maintaining the brand's signature taste and texture. The launch reflects continued demand for higher-protein, lower-sugar breakfast options, offering product developers insight into evolving formulation strategies that balance nutrition with consumer expectations. Eggo is expanding its breakfast lineup with Eggo Zero, its first waffles made with 0g added sugar while maintaining the brand's signature taste and texture. The launch reflects continued demand for higher-protein, lower-sugar breakfast options, offering product developers insight into evolving formulation strategies that balance nutrition with consumer expectations.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/131703 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/131703-eggo-debuts-zero-added-sugar-protein-waffles luann.williams@innovami.com (Lu Ann Williams) Consumers increasingly say they want less sugar and sodium, but taste remains a critical barrier to adoption. Advances in natural sweeteners, fermentation-derived ingredients and flavor-enhancement technologies are helping formulators balance health goals with sensory appeal. Consumers increasingly say they want less sugar and sodium, but taste remains a critical barrier to adoption. Advances in natural sweeteners, fermentation-derived ingredients and flavor-enhancement technologies are helping formulators balance health goals with sensory appeal.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/131681 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/131681-sugar-salt-reduction-drives-new-formulation-strategies Unreal Snacks introduced Peanut Butter Drops exclusively at Whole Foods Markets nationwide. The new product taps into growing consumer interest in peanut butter flavors with a nostalgic sweet-and-salty profile, real ingredients and reduced sugar, offering product developers insight into how brands are reimagining familiar treats for health-conscious consumers. Unreal Snacks introduced Peanut Butter Drops exclusively at Whole Foods Markets nationwide. The new product taps into growing consumer interest in peanut butter flavors with a nostalgic sweet-and-salty profile, real ingredients and reduced sugar, offering product developers insight into how brands are reimagining familiar treats for health-conscious consumers.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/131643 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/131643-unreal-snacks-launches-peanut-butter-drops-at-whole-foods Heartland Food Products Group signed an agreement to acquire the Americas business of Whole Earth Brands, adding several established sweetener brands to its portfolio. The move strengthens Heartland’s position in sugar reduction and alternative sweeteners while expanding its capabilities across retail, foodservice and ingredient solutions. Heartland Food Products Group signed an agreement to acquire the Americas business of Whole Earth Brands, adding several established sweetener brands to its portfolio. The move strengthens Heartland’s position in sugar reduction and alternative sweeteners while expanding its capabilities across retail, foodservice and ingredient solutions.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/131623 Wed, 27 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/131623-heartland-expands-sweetener-portfolio-with-whole-earth-brands-acquisition