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…
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…
Lock in Chocolate Chip Prices Before Cocoa Inflates! Cocoa prices have surpassed a 46-year-old record, with cocoa futures closing Thursday at $5,635 per metric ton, surpassing the previous record of $5,368 set in July 1977. This 7.1% price increase arrived just ahead of Valentine’s Day (2). Projections indicate a greater Read more…
Zero Sugar Added Chocolate Chips! Our zero sugar added SweetBitz chocolate chips are subtly sweet without an aftertaste and won’t spike blood sugar levels. With so many zero sugar options, it’s easy to formulate for the holidays and the new year! Contact our team today for samples & spec Read more…
A recent report by Mintel revealed consumers demand for clean label products is growing—”clean label cues like zero artificial colours or preservatives, claims which convey naturalness yet don’t suggest a compromise to indulgence, are more likely to resonate” than claims like “organic” (2). Similarly, a different survey by Mintel revealed Read more…
Reduce Sugar with SweetBitz Chocolate Chips! A recent report by Mintel revealed consumers demand for clean label products is growing—”clean label cues like zero artificial colours or preservatives, claims which convey naturalness yet don’t suggest a compromise to indulgence, are more likely to resonate” than claims like “organic” (2). Similarly, a Read more…
Consumers Want Zero Sugar Added Treats The USDA wants to crack down on added sugar! Recently, the agency proposed a limit to the amount of added sugar allowed in school lunches (1). The new limit aims to eliminate the negative side effects that come with excessive sugar consumption—which are felt Read more…
Icon Foods launches sugar-free, clean-label chocolate chips for bakery, dairy manufacturers PORTLAND, Oregon — From candies to fruits and nuts and even herbs and spices, inclusions are storming the food and beverage industry. As demand for “permissibly indulgent” products continues to grow, Icon Foods introduces “SweetBitz,” a new line of Read more…
Interested in learning more about our no-added-sugar chocolate chips? Download the white paper below and contact us today for a sample. Chocolate Chips Whitepaper