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The latest advances and trends in ingredient technology.

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Artificial and Natural Sweeteners

Trends in artificial and natural alternatives to sugar.

Candy Flavorings

Natural alternatives to artificial flavors.

Chocolate Ingredients

Trends in milk, white and dark chocolate.

Fats & Oils

Trends in fats and oils.

Fruits & Nuts

Trends in the usage of fruits and nuts in confectionery.

Gum Bases

Trends in the usage of gum bases.

Healthy Additives

Healthy additive trends, including vitamins, minerals, natural inclusions.

Natural Candy Colors

Trends in natural alternatives to artificial colors.

Starches

Starches used in confections

Sustainability

A look at how confectionery companies are using and promoting sustainable ingredients from around the world.

ARTICLES

Mars will continue to use artificial colors in U.S. portfolio

In 2016 company said it planned to use only all-natural colors within about five years.

Crystal Lindell

January 25, 2021

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Mars will not remove all artificial colors from its entire U.S. portfolio, contrasting a 2016 plan to do so.

Olam-backed Twenty Degrees brings specialty cacao to craft chocolate makers

The new venture aims to bring single-origin cacao beans to market that are either too specialist or too remote to be sold to mainstream manufacturers.

Crystal Lindell

January 20, 2021

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Named for the cacao belt, the new venture will source premium quality cacao beans from 10 unique regions around the world.

USDA modifies sugar guidelines — but only for children under 2

The recommendations continue to highlight the need for moderation

Crystal Lindell

January 13, 2021

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The USDA recently released new 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. For the candy industry, the parts that stand out relate to added sugars.

FONA reveals flavor trends for 2021

Flavor firm divides trends into four categories: Novel, Up & Coming, Mainstream and Everyday.

January 5, 2021

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Developed with FONA’s Flavor Radar, a flavor mapping methodology, the company's Flavor Watch List classifies flavors from novel ideas to everyday pantry staples.

Flavorchem reveals food and beverage trends for 2021

Plant protein, flavor exploration to continue to influence product launches this year.

January 4, 2021

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Flavorchem has identified four trends it expects to influence new food and beverage product launches this year.

McCormick acquires FONA International for $710M

Acquisition to strengthen McCormick’s capabilities, expand its technology platform.

January 4, 2021

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McCormick & Company Inc. has purchased all shares of FONA International, manufacturer of clean and natural flavors for the food, beverage and nutritional markets.

A look back at how the candy industry coped with COVID-19 in 2020

Event cancelations, economic impacts, and the general uncertainty of the last year left its mark on candy companies all over the world.

Crystal Lindell

December 23, 2020

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While we are still nowhere near the end of the pandemic, we've closed out 2020. So it seems important to take a moment and look back at everything that’s happened.