sweeteners
Focus: Global ice cream market continues to explore alternative sweetening options
While ice cream sales may traditionally slacken off in the autumn and winter, the warmer climates of the US have seen greater potential for longer sales seasons, with calorie reduced options becoming the latest ‘on trend’ segment, as Canadian-based ingredients solutions group BioNeutra explains
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tate & Lyle confirms acquisition of stevia firm Sweet Green Fields
Ingredients and industry solutions group Tate & Lyle has confirmed the acquisition of stevia business Sweet Green Fields (SGF), as the company seeks to enhance its global presence.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tate & Lyle records six month division growth despite revenue challenges
Tate and Lyle has recorded growth for its food and beverages division in its latest half year results amid challenging conditions, with its portfolio including a wide range of confectionery and bakery solutions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
FutureBridge identifies three emerging solutions to challenge high costs of alternative sweeteners
A multi-year innovation review from business tracker and advisor FutureBridge has highlighted three breakthroughs in ingredient technology that have brought to market new cost-effective sweetener solutions.
SweeGen gains approval for its key stevia-based confectionery ingredient
US-based sugar reduction solutions company SweeGen has confirmed that Food Standards Australia, New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed and approved its Bestevia Reb E stevia sweetener as a food additive for use in markets including for gummies and chocolate.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweeteners group Tate & Lyle issues confident trading update despite coronavirus disruption
Global sweeteners and industry solutions group Tate & Lyle has issued a trading update that it expects its annual results due later this month to exceed last year’s performance, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Research finds demand for sugar reduced ranges continues in US markets
A study from research organisation Innova Market Insights survey, has found that sugar reduction is a popular option for three in five US consumers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Cargill invests $35m in soluble fibres
Cargill is investing $35 million (€32m) in Europe to add soluble fibres to its current broad portfolio of starches, sweeteners & texturisers.
Sensient Flavors unveils a new Confectionery Toolbox
Sensient Flavors has developed a new Confectionery Toolbox containing the latest ideas and opportunities in confectionery production to help manufacturers stay ahead of the game.
Tate & Lyle to raise prices on its products
Tate & Lyle, a provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, has announced that it will increase prices across some of its products.
First Global Sugar Summit addresses industry challenges
The first Global Sugar Summit launches in London on March 27, and will address the challenges across the sugar supply chain today.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Malt Products Corporation invests in vacuum belt dryer
Malt Products Corporation has invested over $15 million in a new state-of-the-art drying plant, incorporating a vacuum belt dryer designed and built by drying technology expert Bucher Unipektin
Tate and Lyle statement shows quarterly business growth
Ingredients business Tate and Lyle has released a trading statement projecting further growth for the international group, after a positive fourth quarter of 2018.
Creating healthier options to meet market demand remains a key focus
As we have reported over the past couple of months, there have been a number of studies underlining how much consumers value having healthier choice options, including within confectionery and bakery markets.