What’s happening within Icon Foods
Icon Foods is proud to join the Global Prebiotic Association (GPA), strengthening our commitment to advancing gut health and functional nutrition. As a leading innovator in clean label sweeteners and fiber systems, we see this partnership as a natural extension of our mission. Our FibRefine™ line including the newly launched FibRefine 3 and FibRefine® P90 Read more…
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…
