Making the Most of SteviaSweet™ RA60 through RA99 Summary Not all stevia is created equal, and Reb A purity matters more than most formulators realize. In The RA Rundown, Icon Foods breaks down the practical, real-world differences between SteviaSweet™ RA60 through RA99, showing how each extract behaves across beverages, bakery, supplements, Read more…
Summary Formulators today need more than a sweetener — they need agility. As stevia markets shift and purity grades fluctuate, the ability to convert seamlessly between Rebaudioside A levels (RA60 through RA99M) has become a powerful competitive advantage. This white paper breaks down the simple yet essential conversion math that Read more…
A Functional Approach for Food Technologists and Beverage Formulators Summary In the fast-evolving world of functional beverages, gut-healthy sodas are redefining what it means to “drink your wellness.” This white paper from Icon Foods’ Chief Innovation Officer Thom King dives into the science and formulation strategies behind creating carbonated soft Read more…
Summary Icon Foods CEO Kash Rocheleau’s Q4 Market Intelligence Report underscores a pivotal moment for the food and beverage industry. As tariff volatility, ocean freight surges, and regulatory scrutiny reshape supply chains, brands are being challenged to adapt faster than ever. The report explores how macroeconomic shifts—from Fed rate cuts Read more…
Summary The Stevia Extracts Market Outlook Q4 2025 → 2026 positions stevia not just as a natural sweetener but as a strategic ingredient in a tightening global market. Despite a strong leaf harvest, rising demand from beverage, functional food, and GLP-1–influenced product launches is firming prices across Reb A and Reb M Read more…
Summary Formulating better-for-you bars in today’s crowded market requires balancing taste, functionality, and health benefits, especially as more consumers turn to GLP-1 medications and demand nutrient-dense, low-glycemic options. This white paper highlights how Icon Foods’ sweeteners, fibers, and inclusions—such as allulose, PreBiotica™ agave inulin, FibRefine™ soluble tapioca fiber, erythritol, and Read more…
Summary When it comes to sugar reduction, no single sweetener is perfect in every application—which is why Icon Foods developed two distinct modulators: ThauSweet™ DRM and ThauSweet™ VRM. Both pair natural high-intensity sweeteners with thaumatin and cassava fiber to deliver clean label confidence and fuller mouthfeel, but they differ in how they interact Read more…
Summary Choosing the right sweetener can make or break a performance beverage. In this technical comparison, we pit two of Icon Foods’ top natural sweeteners — SteviaSweet™ RM95D and MonkSweet™ LS4 — against each other to help formulators make informed decisions. RM95D delivers a clean, fast-onset sweetness ideal for hydration mixes Read more…
Summary In today’s high-stakes world of clean-label formulation, sweetener performance matters more than ever. SteviaSweet™isn’t just stevia — it’s a curated, high-purity system engineered to solve bitterness, optimize usage rates, and dominate across applications. From beverages to gummies to alt-dairy, this is your guide to stacking glycosides like a pro and Read more…
Summary The Q3 2025 Market Intelligence Report from Icon Foods dives deep into the shifting terrain of the food and beverage industry. From tariff upheavals and freight slowdowns to the FDA’s push to eliminate synthetic dyes, every section signals one thing: the rules are changing. This quarter’s report breaks down Read more…