The deal will distribute Chinese company’s next-generation stevia-based sweeteners throughout North America Icon will distribute high-purity RebM, RebA, and enzymatically treated steviol glycosides, on behalf of BioLotus. The agreement is a natural extension of the partnership the two companies have forged, says Thom King, president, and CEO of Icon Foods. […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2016 Contact: Cheryl Tessier, APR, 608-695-6510, ctessier@finessepr.net Thom King, 310-455-9876, thom.king@steviva.com Steviva Ingredients partners with farmers in Brazil to produce fully traceable, identity-preserved stevia extracts BraziliaSweet® RA95 and BraziliaSweet® 95-60 deliver clean flavor, zero calories PORTLAND, Oregon — In response to increased consumer interest […]
FibRefine PD™ Polydextrose by Icon Foods: The Quiet Workhorse of Better-for-You Formulation Summary FibRefine PD™ is Icon Foods’ clean-label polydextrose designed for today’s better-for-you formulations. This low-calorie, soluble fiber delivers critical functionality across a wide range of applications—from keto nutrition bars and sugar-free confections to RTD beverages and baked goods—without compromising […]
How MonkSweet™ LS4 Stevia Monk Fruit Blend Stacks Up Against V25, V40, V50: Technical Comparative Analysis for Food and Beverage Formulators Summary MonkSweet™ LS4 is a proprietary blend of stevia and monk fruit designed to deliver clean, sugar-like sweetness without the bitterness or aftertaste often associated with high-intensity sweeteners. In this […]
Summary Looking for a breakthrough in clean label sugar reduction? MonkSweet LS4 is a proprietary blend of Mogroside V from monk fruit and Reb M stevia leaf extract, engineered to deliver intense sweetness without off-notes or bitter aftertastes. Developed by Icon Foods, this next-gen natural sweetener not only satisfies consumer demand […]
Summary The Q3 2025 Market Intelligence Report from Icon Foods dives deep into the shifting terrain of the food and beverage industry. From tariff upheavals and freight slowdowns to the FDA’s push to eliminate synthetic dyes, every section signals one thing: the rules are changing. This quarter’s report breaks down […]
Summary Looking to cut sugar without compromising taste? SteviaSweet™ RM95D from Icon Foods blends Reb M and Reb D steviol glycosides for a clean, sucrose-like sweetness—without the calories or bitterness. Ideal for beverages, baked goods, confections, and more, RM95D delivers clean-label appeal and unmatched formulation versatility. Learn why this powerful sweetness […]
Let’s face it—formulating reduced-sugar products used to be a grind. Sugar brought structure, sweetness, browning, and mouthfeel—and replacing it often meant trading one compromise for another. But not anymore. Enter PreBiotica™ FOS, Icon Foods’ versatile, gut-friendly fructooligosaccharide (FOS) solution that checks all the right boxes for today’s clean-label, function-forward food […]
Benefits of Using Isomaltooligosaccharides in Better-For-You, Low-Carb, Keto-Friendly, and Sugar-Reduced Formulasby Thom King, Icon Foods, Chief Innovations Officer/Food Scientist As consumer awareness of health and nutrition grows, there is a marked shift towards, GLP-1 friendly, low-carb, better-for-you, and ketogenic diets. This trend has created a demand for fibers and sugar […]
In today’s fast-paced world, where health and wellness are at the forefront of consumer choices, the pursuit of sugar alternatives has led to exciting innovations in the food industry. One such innovation is Icon Foods’ SteviaSweet™ RM95D, a remarkable blend of steviol glycosides featuring rebaudioside M (commonly referred to as […]