Lu Ann Williams, Innova Market Insights’ Co-Founder and Global Insights Director, discusses strong consumer interest in sugar reduction and its impact on new foods and beverages.

The ingredient was developed using a patented fermentation process on grape derivatives and allows food manufacturers to reduce sugar and sodium while enhancing flavor and increasing shelf-life across many different food and beverage applications.

Prepared Foods talks all things sugar reduction—from ingredients to formulation strategies—with Lindsay Wisener.

A blend of blueberry and hibiscus flavors, this frozen drink promises to pack a floral and fruity punch.

Having developed a proprietary method for producing low-cost tagatose from plant-based starches, Bonumose is at the forefront of using enzymatic processes to make rare sugars at scale. Starting in mid-February, ASR Group will have tagatose available for initial shipments and samples.

STARRY, using the tag line, "STARRY Hits Different," brings a new lemon lime flavor to the mix for a consumer who is purportedly optimistic about the future, bringing a sense of daily irreverence.

Batory Sweetener Solutions will be dedicated to any and all initiatives surrounding food & beverage sweeteners, from conventional ingredients and low-sugar alternatives to precision blending and custom formulation. 

HighKey’s new Sandwich Cookies are gluten-free, soy-free, and keto-friendly. Each two-cookie serving has 0g of sugar, 2g net carbs, 7g of fiber, and 60 calories.

David Feder, Executive Editor-Technical for Prepared Foods, interviews Martin Pamensky, CEO and president of the Stanmar International Group of Companies and CEO and founder of Simply Delish, makers of sugar-free, keto-certified desserts and other sugar-free products.

Global concerns over obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease will usher in the new year’s health and wellness initiatives. Consumers will engage in the annual effort to seek out food and beverage choices with more moderate amounts of nutritive sweeteners (i.e., sucrose and fructose), lower amounts of “undesirable” fats, and fewer calories.