We’re celebrating National No Sugar Day with our MonkSweet+! This natural sweetening solution combines optimal levels of proprietary steviol glycosides, monk fruit extract, and erythritol— a sugar alcohol created through microbial fermentation to create an ideal alternative to sugar. This blend of stevia and monk fruit are high-intensity sweeteners, boasting sweetness Read more…
October is National Adopt a Shelter Animal Month and we’re partnering with our local animal shelters to bring awareness to pets looking for a happy, healthy home. There are links to Multnomah County Animal Services and Lancaster Four Dogs and Cat Rescue at the end of our newsletter. Most people don’t realize a pet’s Read more…
The global cocoa crisis of 2024 might have reached its peak with futures prices in April, yet chocolate enthusiasts are only now starting to realize that the effects will be felt for years to come. As of the week ending September 20, cocoa bean futures were priced at $7,658 per Read more…
Too much of anything can, and usually will, lead you down the wrong path. But just the right amount of fiber can make all of the difference. That’s why FibRefine P90 Soluble Tapioca Fiber has become such an important, go-to sugar replacement. This powdered prebiotic fiber is a mixture of Read more…
Maximizing Sugar’s Flavor with Sweetness Modulators By Thom King – Chief Innovations Officer, Icon Foods Given the rising cost of sugar, its negative press, and increasing pressure from the FDA, USDA, and the Truth in Labeling Act, many formulators are eager to innovate by enhancing the potency of sugar in Read more…
Sweet Success with IconiSweet Gold By Thom King – Chief Innovations Officer Icon Foods Icon Foods’ IconiSweet Gold is a revolutionary clean-label brown sugar substitute that offers a guilt-free sweetening solution without compromising on taste or texture. This innovative sweetening system contains natural compounds with no added sugar, making it Read more…
Reducing Added Sugars with ThauSweet DRM in Your Formulas When it comes to threading the needle of clean label sugar reduction in the alchemic world of industrial baking, there are certain challenges that can make it difficult to achieve a palatable finished product that is delicious enough to counter its full-sugar rivals. Read more…
ShellBe Candies Blowout Sale! We are liquidating our ShellBe Candies’ stock! These zero sugar added, candy-coated morsels are ideal for formulators looking to add color, flavor, and texture to a wide variety of applications. Don’t miss out—take advantage of these low costs and secure your inventory before our current stock is gone! Read more…
Market Intelligence Report: Entering Q3 2024 By Thom King – Chief Innovations Officer, Icon Foods Here we are emerging out of the 2nd quarter. It feels like Q1 was just yesterday. First let’s talk about the sticky situation within the sugar industry. If you work with sugar, in the Read more…
