The deal will distribute Chinese company’s next-generation stevia-based sweeteners throughout North America Icon will distribute high-purity RebM, RebA, and enzymatically treated steviol glycosides, on behalf of BioLotus. The agreement is a natural extension of the partnership the two companies have forged, says Thom King, president, and CEO of Icon Foods. […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2016 Contact: Cheryl Tessier, APR, 608-695-6510, ctessier@finessepr.net Thom King, 310-455-9876, thom.king@steviva.com Steviva Ingredients partners with farmers in Brazil to produce fully traceable, identity-preserved stevia extracts BraziliaSweet® RA95 and BraziliaSweet® 95-60 deliver clean flavor, zero calories PORTLAND, Oregon — In response to increased consumer interest […]
Summary Tagatose vs. Allulose: A Comparative Analysis for Food and Beverage Formulators dives into two of the most promising rare sugars shaping the future of better-for-you formulation. Both deliver sugar-like sweetness with dramatically fewer calories and minimal glycemic impact, but when it comes to functionality, metabolism, and especially Nutrition Facts Panel […]
Summary Smart Cookies: Reformulating the Future of School Snacks explores how tightening USDA nutrition standards and rising parent expectations are reshaping the school snack landscape, creating a powerful opportunity for high-protein, low-sugar treats that kids actually love. As added sugar limits drop to under 10% of weekly calories by 2027, formulators […]
Where Sweet Innovation Meets a Clean-Label, Without Aftertaste! Summary SteviaSweet™ from Icon Foods represents a full-spectrum approach to stevia, giving formulators precision control over sweetness, flavor, and performance without compromising clean-label goals. From classic Rebaudioside A options to next-generation glycosides like Rebaudioside M and D, as well as proprietary blends […]
Why 4 to 5 Grams of Sugar is the New “No Added Sugar” in Better-For-You Beverages and Snacks Summary The pursuit of zero sugar has pushed many brands into a sensory corner, creating beverages and snacks that check regulatory boxes but fall short of flavor, mouthfeel, and consumer satisfaction. This […]
Summary Soluble corn fiber and soluble tapioca fiber each bring functional and nutritional strengths to modern formulation, but tapioca continues to outpace corn on nearly every front. Sourced from non-GMO cassava and boasting fiber content above 90 percent, tapioca delivers a clean-label profile, a neutral sensory footprint, and superior performance […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to using Allulose and Isomalt to Craft No-Added-Sugar Hard Crack Candy Summary Hard crack candy may be an old-school confection, but modern formulators can reinvent it with a no-added-sugar edge by pairing allulose with isomalt. Allulose, a low-calorie saccharide, brings clean sweetness and consumer appeal, while isomalt […]
Delivering Functionality. Formulated for Innovation. Summary IconiPro V.1 is Icon Foods’ smarter plant protein system—engineered for formulators who demand more than grams on a label. By blending pea, brown rice, hemp, and pumpkin seed proteins into a synergistic stack, IconiPro V.1 delivers a complete amino acid profile, high bioavailability, clean-label […]
Summary FibRefine™ L90 Soluble Tapioca Fiber Syrup is emerging as one of the most versatile, high-performance clean-label ingredients available to formulators seeking better texture, improved moisture management, and meaningful nutrition upgrades. With up to 90% soluble fiber, a neutral flavor profile, and exceptional stability across baking, dairy, snack, and beverage […]