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Comparative Analysis of Plant-Based Proteins in Food Formulation By Thom King – Chief Innovations Officer, Icon Foods In the realm of nutrition and healthcare, a powerful synergy is emerging between the rising demand for plant-based proteins and the use of GLP-1 agonists. This dynamic duo is reshaping the landscape of Read more…
Let’s Meet at IFT FIRST in Chicago! We’re less than a month away from IFT First! Join us for the exciting debut of our brand new 20 x 20 booth! Our team will be handing out samples of our latest zero sugar innovations and answering all your questions regarding clean Read more…
Dairy Proteins Best Practices and The Race to a 50 Gram RTD By Thom King – Chief Innovations Officer, Icon Foods With GLP-1 agonists being all the rage among those who can afford them, there has been serious growth in the meal replacement RTD category. Now, prominent brands have SKUs Read more…
Icon Foods Announces Key Leadership Succession In a strategic move to fortify its executive team and drive continued innovation, Icon Foods announced on Monday, June 3, 2024, a significant leadership succession. Kash Rocheleau, who has served as chief financial officer since 2022, has been appointed chief executive officer. The promotion Read more…
Celebrate World Baking Day With IconiSweet! Reduced sugar and zero sugar baking presents a myriad of challenges that can confound even the most seasoned bakers! Sugar is not just a sweetener; it contributes to the structure, texture, and moistness of baked goods. When reducing sugar, achieving the right balance Read more…
Proven Zero Sugar Added Formulas Reducing or replacing sugar in food and beverage formulas can be a difficult process. When using high intensity sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit as direct replacements for sugar, volume can be lost, requiring additional ingredients to bring back bulk. Similarly when using sweeteners like Read more…
Formulating the Guilt Out of Frozen Confections “Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them…” When William Arthur Ward penned these words, food manufacturers were exploring new realms of opportunity. Consumers were reveling in a new world of prepared foods. From frozen dinners to tinned soups, Read more…
Icon Foods launches sugar-free, clean-label chocolate chips for bakery, dairy manufacturers PORTLAND, Oregon — From candies to fruits and nuts and even herbs and spices, inclusions are storming the food and beverage industry. As demand for “permissibly indulgent” products continues to grow, Icon Foods introduces “SweetBitz,” a new line of Read more…
All-natural, GMO-free sweetener finds a sweet spot in school lunch programNot everyone agrees on the approach. Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, promoted by the popular chef and TV personality, has this to say on his website. “When kids drink chocolate and strawberry milk every day at school, they’re getting nearly two Read more…
If sugar had a personality, it might be described as independent. Given the task of providing sweetness, it is comfortable standing alone. Called upon to add function to formulas, it performs beautifully. Whether asked to impart crust color or moisture binding to baked goods or to provide fullness to beverages, Read more…