Artificial and Natural Sweeteners

Trends in artificial and natural alternatives to sugar.

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Valrhona partners with Koa to launch cocoa fruit juice concentrate

Ingredient features amber color, fruity and tangy flavor.

September 27, 2021

Premium chocolate manufacturer Valrhona has collaborated with Swiss-Ghanaian startup Koa to create Oabika, a cocoa fruit juice concentrate for chefs and other gastronomy professionals.

DouxMatok partners with Hi-Food to develop sugar reduction solution

Products using Incredo Sugar, Meltec fiber to appear in 2022.

September 15, 2021

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DouxMatok and Hi-Food have teamed up to deliver a nutrition solution that allows food manufacturers to address sugar reduction without compromising on taste, texture, sweetness or nutrition.

State of the Industry

State of the Candy Industry 2021: Better-for-you, reduced-sugar treats gain momentum

Healthier chocolates are seeing strong sales, while non-chocolate diet candy reflects complicated impact of pandemic.

Crystal Lindell

July 14, 2021

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Healthier chocolates are seeing strong sales, while non-chocolate diet candy reflects the complicated impact of pandemic.

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.

Lorraine Niba, Jim Schulok join DouxMatok, maker of Incredo Sugar

Two will help introduce Incredo Sugar, a sugar-reduction solution based on real cane sugar, into North American Market.

Crystal Lindell

February 8, 2021

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DouxMatok adds two new executives to its U.S.-based team as it works to introduce Incredo Sugar to the North American market.

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On Demand Confectionery industry experts weigh in on the state of the candy industry, which has gone through the most massive shift in recent memory after grappling with COVID-19. While confectionery as a whole proved to be “pandemic proof,” not every individual category fared so well. Experts will share the insights they’ve gleaned over the last year, while also offering predictions on what’s to come.

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Seasonal candy continues to drive innovation and growth in the industry, and candymakers are tapping into that potentially more than ever before. While the focus on traditional fall and winter holidays remains strong, candy companies are creating more products for non-traditional celebrations during other times of the years, and they are marketing them in exciting new ways to reach consumers both in-store and online.

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Valrhona partners with Koa to launch cocoa fruit juice concentrate

DouxMatok partners with Hi-Food to develop sugar reduction solution

State of the Candy Industry 2021: Better-for-you, reduced-sugar treats gain momentum

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

Russell Stover introduces Joy Bites

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

Puratos USA introduces chocolate sweetened with chicory root fiber

Nestlé launches dark chocolate bar made with cocoa fruit

Guittard introduces Beyond Sugar baking chips

Lorraine Niba, Jim Schulok join DouxMatok, maker of Incredo Sugar

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