How to Navigate the Duty-Free Window and Capture the Lowest Costs in Years The U.S. Department of Commerce has extended the temporary anti-dumping duties on erythritol through January 12, 2026 — the maximum 180-day period allowed. After that, the market enters a Read more…
Summary In today’s managed-volatility economy, “flexibility” can quickly become exposure. From tariff swings and freight shocks to sudden demand surges and tightening capacity, ingredient buyers are navigating a market where reacting late often means paying early. This white paper breaks Read more…
A Formulations Practical Playbook Summary In today’s unpredictable supply chain, formulation flexibility can be the difference between shipping product and stalling production. In this white paper, Thom King walks through how and why to switch between allulose syrup and crystalline Read more…
Comparing PreBiotica™ Chicory Root Inulin and FibRefine™ Soluble Tapioca Fiber Under Acid and Heat Stress Summary Formulators often treat chicory root inulin and soluble tapioca fiber as interchangeable prebiotic tools, but under acid and heat stress, their behavior tells a Read more…
Summary Designing a better-for-you chocolate chip cookie that still bakes, browns, and satisfies like the real thing is a delicate act of culinary chemistry. In this white paper, Thom King breaks down how sucrose’s many roles—sweetness, moisture retention, structure, and Read more…
Formulating the Next Wave of Non-Alcoholic Beverages Summary Soluble tapioca fiber, also known as tapioca-derived resistant dextrin, is emerging as a quiet hero in modern formulation, delivering fiber functionality that holds up under the real-world pressures of heat and acidity. Read more…
Formulating the Next Wave of Non-Alcoholic Beverages Summary All of the Buzz, None of the Booze isn’t just a catchy phrase—it’s the blueprint for the next wave of non-alcoholic RTDs. As sober-curious consumers drive double-digit growth in NA beverages, formulators are Read more…
The Gummy Evolution Summary Gummies have evolved from candy-aisle treats into functional delivery systems for vitamins, botanicals, and wellness actives, but consumers now expect indulgent texture and sweetness without added sugar. This white paper explores how formulators can successfully rebuild Read more…
The Pros, Cons & Best Uses of Allulose, Xylitol, Stevia, Monk Fruit & Erythritol in Dietary Supplements Summary Formulating dietary supplements is as much science as strategy, especially when it comes to sweeteners. In Sweet Science: The Pros, Cons & Best Read more…
Understanding the Stability of PreBiotica™ Chicory Root Inulin Under Acidic and Thermal Processing Conditions Summary Understanding the Stability of PreBiotica™ Chicory Root Inulin Under Acidic and Thermal Processing Conditionsexamines how inulin performs under real-world beverage processing stresses, where acidity and Read more…