Sugar-slashing solutions: Industry leaders innovate sweet ingredients for improved health

Global sugar intake has been on the rise in recent years, revealing the not-so-sweet truths about excessive consumption. The industry is addressing the need for a shift toward reduced sugar and aligning with the evolving international market. We bring you key insights from Puratos, Valio, Sweegen and Kerry.

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Improved stabilising systems for milk beverage variety

With Hydrosol’s Stabiprime functional systems, you can make reduced-sugar and reduced-fat milk mixed beverages that are guaranteed to promise full enjoyment. For pleasant mouthfeel with less fat and sugar and a stable formulation. Also Carrageenan-free solutions are available…

Slashing sugar with alternatives

Innova Market Insights data suggests that food and beverages with sugar claims witnessed a 3% compound annual growth between 2018 and 2023. In the last year, the top category with sugar claims was Soft Drinks. We also look at the leading sweetening ingredients in products with sugar reduction claims.

What’s trending in F&B? Beverage tech bubbles up functional hydration while star food ingredients shine brighter

Food industry players are taking note of rising themes setting the stage for product development, recently identified within Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Food & Drink Trends 2024. We speak to suppliers ADM, Puratos and ofi, alongside Innova, exploring how innovation is unfolding within functional hydration, plant-based novelties and upcycled snacks.