MPC chose the vacuum belt dryer over a spray dryer because of its superior ability to produce free-flowing particulates of viscous sugar syrups, as well as retain flavor, aroma and color.

While the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends an intake of added sugar of less than 10% of daily calories, only 42% of Americans are meeting this guideline.

The survey highlights that more Americans blame carbohydrates, and specifically sugar, for weight gain. Although sugars continue to be the most cited cause of weight gain (33%), carbs ranked second at 25%, up from 20% in 2017, the survey states.

Fieschi has a successful track record in commercial leadership roles in the food and beverage and natural ingredients sectors, along with deep expertise in global markets.

The new lab will assist customers throughout the development process, from proto-cepts to larger scale samples.

Sugar reduction efforts from food and beverage processors include product reformulations, as well as new offerings with reduced sugar or zero sugar content.

The demand for alternative sweeteners is such that, according to a report by the Freedonia Group, annual sales will hit $1.6 billion by 2020, or roughly a third higher than in 2010.

Available in 2019, ASTRAEA Allulose will enable food and beverage manufacturers throughout the Americas to reduce calories from sucrose and other caloric sweeteners in a wide range of products, including beverages, dairy, bakery and confectionery items. 

Univar will distribute a broad range of Cargill’s products, including starches, specialty sweeteners, texturizers, cocoa and chocolate, and edible vegetable oils and fats.

Cargill experts also will be on hand to discuss such topics as the shifting global dairy market, exploring the rise of dairy alternatives, the importance of label-friendly ingredients and transparency, and tracking other key consumer trends.