Cracking the Code on Mouthfeel, Sweetness, and Terpene Oddities Summary As alcohol consumption declines and health-conscious consumers embrace cannabis beverages, formulators face a new challenge: creating low-sugar THC drinks that taste great without the “weed tea” effect. This white paper explores how clean-label sweeteners like allulose, monk fruit, and advanced Read more…
Summary Monk fruit continues its steady climb as the clean-label sweetener of choice for brands pursuing natural, no-sugar claims. Supply remains tightly linked to China’s short harvest window and global logistics, keeping prices firm through late 2025. Looking ahead to 2026, moderate market growth is expected as improved extraction efficiency Read more…
Summary Clean-label sugar reduction in coffee and soda syrups doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor, mouthfeel, or shelf life. In this guide, Icon Foods’ Chief Innovation Officer Thom King shares a practical roadmap for developing indulgent, low-sugar syrups that perform like traditional formulations—without the added sugar baggage. By combining allulose Read more…
Summary Icon Foods CEO Kash Rocheleau’s Q4 Market Intelligence Report underscores a pivotal moment for the food and beverage industry. As tariff volatility, ocean freight surges, and regulatory scrutiny reshape supply chains, brands are being challenged to adapt faster than ever. The report explores how macroeconomic shifts—from Fed rate cuts Read more…
Summary The Stevia Extracts Market Outlook Q4 2025 → 2026 positions stevia not just as a natural sweetener but as a strategic ingredient in a tightening global market. Despite a strong leaf harvest, rising demand from beverage, functional food, and GLP-1–influenced product launches is firming prices across Reb A and Reb M Read more…
Why Locking in Now Protects Margin, Speed, and Supply Summary The global allulose market is entering a pivotal phase as demand continues to surge through 2026, driven by formulators transitioning away from erythritol amid regulatory pressures and public scrutiny. This rare sugar—renowned for its sucrose-like taste, browning, and bulk at Read more…
Summary Global erythritol markets are entering a volatile stretch as trade actions reshape supply and pricing into 2026. With the U.S. advancing anti-dumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) cases against Chinese imports—and the EU already enforcing steep tariffs—buyers face tightening availability and firmer prices. Demand remains resilient across food and beverage Read more…
Summary MonkSweet™ LS4 is Icon Foods’ next-generation stevia–monk fruit blend engineered to deliver clean, sugar-like sweetness with exceptional masking performance in complex formulations. By combining mogroside V from monk fruit with rebaudioside M (Reb M) from stevia, LS4 activates multiple sweet receptors to produce a fast-onset, rounded flavor curve that mimics Read more…
A comparative analysis of top fibers in food and beverage formulations Summary Agave inulin, chicory root inulin, and soluble tapioca fiber are three powerhouse ingredients shaping today’s better-for-you food and beverage formulations. Each offers unique benefits—from agave’s mild sweetness and prebiotic support, to chicory root’s strong digestive health benefits and Read more…
Summary SweetBitz™ inclusions bring indulgence without compromise. From glossy chocolate chips to vibrant sprinkles, these no-added-sugar, clean-label inclusions give food and beverage developers the tools to create bars, cookies, frozen desserts, and more that deliver the taste, texture, and visual appeal consumers crave—without the sugar load or artificial ingredients. With SweetBitz™, Read more…