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. Read more…
By Cindy Hazen Just as consumers’ food preferences are shifting toward healthier choices, natural sweeteners are evolving to meet the demand for clean eating. Expectations for simple, understandable ingredients are in vogue. Concurrently, palates have become more refined. Clean is not only a word that applies to labels, it also Read more…
Collaboration with China’s BioLotus Technology supports the development of advanced stevia-based sweetener for North American food and beverage manufacturers PORTLAND, Oregon — Icon Foods continues to lead in the development of next-generation sweeteners with the rollout of RA99M, a groundbreaking new sweetener that couples affordability for food and beverage manufacturers Read more…
PORTLAND, Oregon — Icon Foods will target keto enthusiasts, scientists, educators and industry experts as a platinum sponsor of the 2019 Metabolic Health Summit, scheduled to take place Jan. 31 to Feb. 3 at the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel in Los Angeles. The Guy Gone Keto condiment line will be Read more…
Both Stevia and Cane Sugar are used to sweeten products all over the world. The vast majority of desserts and sweet drinks are made with cane sugar, but stevia is really gaining popularity as clean labels are becoming more important to consumers. Both products are used in foods including sweets, Read more…
Allulose is the new kid on the block when it comes to natural sugar replacement. Ken Izumori discovered the key enzyme used in the production of allulose in 1994, but the product was only recently recognized as safe by the FDA (GRAS). Although some might not see the FDA as Read more…
By Mary Sauer December 17, 2018 Check out this link to the original article here. For individuals using cannabis products to manage or treat health conditions, CannaSweet is a commonsense solution to the problem of sugar. An edible cannabis or CBD delivery product, like a gummy, that is loaded with Read more…
Photo © AdobeStock.com/natashamam35 by: Mike StrausDec 13, 2018 The full article from Nutritional Outlook can be found here. The ketogenic diet has come to considerable prominence in recent years, thanks in part to growing adoption among celebrities, media personalities, and professional athletes. Keto is currently the diet of choice of Katie Read more…
Thom King, CEO of Icon Foods, @Icon_foods, is a self-described “bio-hacker” and serial entrepreneur. He has made it his life’s work to study food science and use his knowledge to help people eat healthier, avoid harmful sugars and maintain diet and exercise habits that defeat metabolic disease. An accomplished businessman, Read more…
Karen Nachay | November 2018, Volume 72, No.11 Click here to read the article from the original post. Eat less sugar. That’s what consumers have heard for years. Consuming less sugar can be a challenge though. Sugar plays several functional roles in food and beverage applications and often turns up Read more…