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Ingredion to acquire controlling stake in stevia producer PureCircle

Transaction set to close in second half of 2020.

April 15, 2020

Ingredion is set to acquire a 75 percent controlling stake in PureCircle, a leading producer of stevia sweeteners for the global food and beverage industries.

Sweeteners offer clean-label, textural solutions for reduced-sugar formulations

Ingredient companies innovate sugar-free, reduced sugar products that taste great, offer clean labels.

Crystal Lindell

January 22, 2019

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When it comes to creating the perfect sweetener it's hard to compete with the taste of nature's sugar — but that hasn’t stopped ingredient companies from trying to find alternatives with fewer calories.

Sugar reduction trend opens field to alternative sweeteners

Ingredients suppliers turn to sugar alternatives to meet consumer demands.

Bernie Pacyniak

January 16, 2018

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"Nowadays, consumers want to enjoy food without feeling guilty and without compromising on taste," says Bas Smit, global and EMEA marketing director, Barry Callebaut.

New Lily’s Sweets flavors

Lily’s Sweets, King of Prussia, Pa.

Alyse Thompson

July 26, 2017

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Lily's Sweets has introduced two new flavors to its lineup of stevia-sweetened chocolate bars.

Ingredient Technology: Sweeteners, they come naturally

Thanks to growing concerns about sugar, alternative sweeteners are on the rise and natural substitutes are becoming more and more accessible.

Abigail Watt

January 20, 2016

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With consumers growing increasingly worried about the potential detriments of eating too much sugar, the hunt is on for the best alternatives.

Sugar-free Stevia Gummies

Land of the Gummies, Ephrata, Pa.

Crystal Lindell

January 19, 2016

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These mouthwatering gummies contain no sugar and are made from only the finest ingredients — exactly what Land Of The Gummies’ clients have come to expect.

MycoTechnology and Nascent Health Sciences team up to create bitter-free stevia

Mushrooms used to eliminate stevia’s metallic after-taste.

Crystal Lindell

April 29, 2015

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MycoTechnology's innovative process uses mushrooms to remove the bitter metallic lingering after-taste from the plant-based sweetener stevia.

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Stevia – a natural solution to cleaner labeling

How the "natural" sweetener can help confectioners win over consumers.

May 15, 2014

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Fortunately for candy manufacturers, there is a natural sweetener solution that meets the needs and concerns expressed by consumers.

Arlon Group to acquire leading organic sweetener supplier

N.Y.-based food investment firm buying Wholesome Sweeteners

Kawther Albader

April 25, 2012

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Here’s hoping Wholesome Sweeteners doesn’t lose its namesake principals now that it’s been acquired by an investment firm. The company — known for its organic and Fair-Trade-certified sweeteners — has been acquired by food and agriculture investment firm Arlon Group, in partnership with Edward Billington & Son Ltd.

A natural niche

Bernie Pacyniak

February 1, 2012

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There’s a lot of sweetening going on; and it’s involving sugar a lot less of the time. As readers have undoubtedly discovered, media buzz regarding sugar hasn’t been positive during the past year.

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Items Tagged with 'stevia'

ARTICLES

Ingredion to acquire controlling stake in stevia producer PureCircle

Sweeteners offer clean-label, textural solutions for reduced-sugar formulations

Sugar reduction trend opens field to alternative sweeteners

New Lily’s Sweets flavors

Ingredient Technology: Sweeteners, they come naturally

Sugar-free Stevia Gummies

MycoTechnology and Nascent Health Sciences team up to create bitter-free stevia

Stevia – a natural solution to cleaner labeling

Arlon Group to acquire leading organic sweetener supplier

A natural niche

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