Icon Foods Partners With BioLotus Technology
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. […]
Steviva Ingredients partners with farmers in Brazil to produce fully traceable, identity-preserved stevia extracts
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 […]
The Gummy Reckoning: BFY Candy Grows Up
Summary The gummy category is growing up fast—and it’s not just about nostalgia anymore. Today’s consumers want candy that delivers indulgence without compromise: lower sugar, cleaner labels, and even functional benefits. But reformulating gummies isn’t as simple as cutting sugar—it’s one of the most technically demanding challenges in confectionery. Whether […]
Engineering Better Frozen Desserts
How Coconut-Derived Glycerin, Smart Sweetener Systems, and Protein Innovation Are Rewriting the Frozen Dessert Playbook Summary Modern frozen desserts are no longer just indulgence, they are engineered systems balancing texture, nutrition, and clean-label expectations. As sugar reduction and high-protein demands reshape the category, formulators face challenges in maintaining scoopability, creaminess, […]
Organic Allulose Has Landed
Summary Organic allulose has officially crossed the line from industry legend to commercial reality, and with it comes a fundamental shift in what’s possible for clean-label, reduced-sugar formulation. Once considered a “unicorn” ingredient, organic allulose now delivers sugar-like performance, real bulk, clean sweetness, and negligible glycemic impact, all within a […]
Organic Allulose
The Ingredient Everyone Wants and Almost Nobody Can Get Enough Of Summary Organic allulose is rapidly becoming one of the most important ingredients in modern sugar-reduction strategies. As brands pursue clean label positioning, low-sugar nutrition panels, and premium product experiences, organic allulose offers a rare combination of functionality and consumer […]
The Monk Fruit Squeeze
Why the Price of V25, V40, and V50 Keep Climbing – and How to Keep it From Murdering Your COGs Summary Monk fruit extract prices are climbing steadily across the grade spectrum, from V25 to V40 to V50, putting real pressure on formulation budgets and COGS stability. The reason isn’t […]
Panned Confections Without the Sugar Hangover
A Formulator’s Field Guide to Maltitol, Isomalt, and Erythritol Summary Panned confections may look simple on the outside, but the glossy shell that defines them is the result of careful ingredient strategy and processing control. As sugar reduction becomes a priority, formulators are increasingly turning to polyols such as maltitol, […]
Sweetness Decay Rate
The Part Everyone Tastes, but Few Talk About A formulator’s field guide to why sweetness timing matters, what goes wrong, and how to fix it Summary Sweetness isn’t just about how strong it is. It’s about how it behaves over time. In this white paper, Icon Foods’ Chief Innovation Officer […]