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Trends in artificial and natural alternatives to sugar.

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Do consumers prefer reduced sugar over sweeteners?

Innova Market Insights shares research on sugar-related claims in new product launches.

Alyse Thompson

November 13, 2019

Innova Market Insights says sugar-related claims continue to grow, and they’re increasingly taking more prominent on-pack positions.

‘Unleashing Mother Nature’: Barry Callebaut launches chocolate sweetened with cacaofruit

Company unveiled new chocolate, “Cacaofruit Experiences” range at San Francisco event.

Alyse Thompson

September 27, 2019

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Barry Callebaut Group has launched two varieties of chocolate sweetened with cacaofruit as part of its mission to advance cocoa sustainability and drive innovation in the category.

Are consumers really choosing natural claims over price and taste?

FMCG says consumers are paying more attention to natural claims when snacking in Germany, however are price and taste still more important?

Will Cowling

August 27, 2019

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FMCG Gurus research shows that consumers are moving toward paying attention to flavor and natural formulation above the price of a snack when looking to treat and reward themselves.

Norti Nutrition chocolate bars promote gut health

Dairy- and gluten-free chocolate bars contain prebiotics, probiotics.

Alyse Thompson

August 21, 2019

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Norti's chocolate bars are enriched with prebiotics and probiotics to support healthy gut bacteria.

Nestlé creates chocolate with cocoa pulp as natural sweetener

New 70% dark chocolate contains no refined sugar.

July 16, 2019

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Nestlé has created a 70% dark chocolate made entirely from the cocoa fruit, using the pulp as a natural sweetener instead of refined sugar.

Report: Consumers don’t actually want less sugar — especially in candy

FMCG Gurus research shows that consumers have negative perceptions about sugar, but they don’t actually change their diets.

Mike Hughes

July 8, 2019

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Ultimately, consumers will prioritize indulgence over health when it comes to moments of enjoyment.

DouxMatok raises $22M ahead of bringing sugar-reduction solution to North America

Solution reduces sugar while maintaining taste, mouthfeel and texture.

June 26, 2019

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DouxMatok has raised $22 million in a series B funding round, enabling large-scale production and sales of its sugar-reduction solution as it hits the European and North American markets.

Half of Baby Boomers are reducing sugar intake, Innova Market Insights reports

Yogurt category responding to sugar-reduction trend through low-sugar product launches.

May 28, 2019

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One in two U.S. Baby Boomers are reducing their sugar intake, research from Innova Market Insights reveals.

FDA to allow leaving allulose off of total, added sugars declarations on labels

Low-calorie sweetener shown to have less impact on blood sugar.

Alyse Thompson

April 18, 2019

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued draft guidance that would allow manufacturers to exclude allulose from total and added sugars declarations on nutrition labels.

BENEO encourages healthier indulgence with first toffees containing Palatinose

Functional carbohydrate Palatinose reduces high-glycemic sugar content in toffee.

March 21, 2019

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BENEO sampled the first toffees made with its functional carbohydrate Palatinose.

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