Artificial and Natural Sweeteners

Sugar Reduction

FONA: Half of consumers want to reduce sugar, but most won’t sacrifice taste

FONA International’s new report, ‘Sugar & The Voice of the Consumer,’ uses nationwide survey to offer insights into sugar sector.

Crystal Lindell

June 16, 2021

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More consumers want to reduce their sugar intake this year than did in 2019, but price and taste still played a bigger role in purchasing decisions than sugar reduction.

Russell Stover introduces Joy Bites

Chocolate bars are made without added sugar.

June 9, 2021

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Russell Stover Chocolates has launched Joy Bites, a collection of Fairtrade chocolate bars with non-GMO and organic ingredients and no added sugar.

Will consumers’ new weight loss goals really mean eating less sugar?

FMCG Gurus research shows more people are conscious of their weight post-pandemic, but taste and enjoyment continue to be their priority.

Will Cowling

May 24, 2021

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FMCG Gurus research shows more people are conscious of their weight post-pandemic, but taste and enjoyment continue to be the priority for consumers.

Puratos USA introduces chocolate sweetened with chicory root fiber

Chocolate has 40 percent less sugar.

April 12, 2021

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Made with all-natural chicory root fiber, the latest addition to Puratos USA's Belcolade Selection range has 40 percent less sugar and is 100 percent natural.

Nestlé launches dark chocolate bar made with cocoa fruit

Incoa bar is sweetened with cocoa pulp and no refined sugar.

March 22, 2021

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Nestlé has introduced Incoa, a 70% dark chocolate bar made exclusively with cocoa fruit, under its Les Recettes de L’Atelier brand.

Guittard introduces Beyond Sugar baking chips

Line includes 100% cacao chips, 72% cacao chips sweetened with coconut sugar.

March 3, 2021

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Guittard Chocolate Co. has launched Beyond Sugar chocolate — a line designed to unite the artistry of chocolate making with evolving dietary awareness.