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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…
Summary Formulating better-for-you bars in today’s crowded market requires balancing taste, functionality, and health benefits, especially as more consumers turn to GLP-1 medications and demand nutrient-dense, low-glycemic options. This white paper highlights how Icon Foods’ sweeteners, fibers, and inclusions—such as allulose, PreBiotica™ agave inulin, FibRefine™ soluble tapioca fiber, erythritol, and Read more…
Summary When it comes to sugar reduction, no single sweetener is perfect in every application—which is why Icon Foods developed two distinct modulators: ThauSweet™ DRM and ThauSweet™ VRM. Both pair natural high-intensity sweeteners with thaumatin and cassava fiber to deliver clean label confidence and fuller mouthfeel, but they differ in how they interact Read more…
Summary The functional beverage market is fizzing with opportunity, and gut-friendly sodas are leading the charge. In this white paper, Icon Foods Chief Innovations Officer Thom King outlines a practical blueprint for formulating carbonated soft drinks that deliver taste, texture, and measurable health benefits—all with fewer than 5 grams of Read more…
Summary Formulating reduced-sugar foods used to mean tough trade-offs, but not anymore. With PreBiotica™ FOS, Icon Foods delivers a prebiotic fiber that adds mild sweetness, improves texture and moisture, and supports gut health—all without the label baggage. From chewy protein bars to indulgent baked goods and functional beverages, PreBiotica™ makes Read more…
— Soluble Tapioca Fiber, Chicory Root Inulin, and Polydextrose Blend in Food and Beverage Formulation Summary The demand for clean-label, functional ingredients is pushing food and beverage formulators to get smarter about fiber. FibRefine® 3.0 from Icon Foods brings together three powerhouse fibers — soluble tapioca fiber, chicory root inulin, and polydextrose Read more…