What’s happening within Icon Foods
Formulating a Gut-Healthy Carbonated Soft Drink: A Functional Approach for Food Technologists and Beverage Formulatorsby Thom King, Icon Foods, Chief Innovations Officer/Food Scientist Move over protein shakes and IPA-fueled kombucha experiments—there’s a new sheriff in town, and he’s packing bubbles, fiber, and just enough monk fruit to make your taste Read more…
By Thom King – Chief Innovations Officer Icon Foods Steviol glycosides, which are natural sweet constituents derived from the leaves of the Stevia Rebaudiana plant, have garnered considerable velocity as low-calorie sugar substitutes. This paper aims to provide an in-depth examination of the effects of steviol glycosides on the human Read more…
Market Intelligence By Thom King – Chief Innovations Officer Icon Foods Six months ago, I took a title change. [1] It was time for me to hand the reins over to the younger generation so they could get their turn. This is not a move I regret. It has given me Read more…
Zero sugar chocolate is a very specific solution to a pretty general problem. Skyrocketing cocoa prices have caused a global problem, with this chocolaty crisis reaching its peak in 2024. As of the week ending September 20, cocoa bean futures were priced at $7,658 per ton, a decline from the Read more…
Celebrate World Chocolate Day! Celebrate World Chocolate Day with zero sugar added chocolate inclusions! Despite concern over the price of cocoa, chocolate remains a constant want for consumers! “82% of global consumers surveyed agree, ‘chocolate is good for the soul’” while 57% say they would rather give up social media Read more…
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…
