FI Fast Break audio news: Oct. 30, 2024
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on the newest beers that are marketed to young adults.
Tag: sugar
The Sugar Shift: Why Sugar Reduction is on Americans’ Minds
As consumers increasingly seek to reduce their sugar consumption, restaurants and food manufacturers are adapting by replacing refined sugars with natural alternatives like monk fruit and raw honey.
3 Key Takeaways from IFT FIRST 2024
From brain health to indulgent proteins, several evolving food industry trends were on display recently at the IFT FIRST 2024 expo. FI’s resident market researcher was on the scene, documenting the most intriguing innovations.
The Sweet Spot: Why Brazzein Could Forever Alter Snacks
The newly FDA-approved sweet protein brazzein could offer a sweet solution to the world’s growing sugar problem. In fact, Oobli is banking on it.
Gut Feelings: Experts Largely Bullish on Prebiotic Sodas
Many industry experts believe prebiotic sodas represent a gut-health trend with real staying power as major soda brands appear poised to respond.
Novel Proteins Earn Landmark Regulatory Backing
The approvals signal a potential disruption to traditional animal- and plant-based ingredients that have long dominated consumer packaged goods (CPG).
Sugar Shock: Suit Accuses Sugar Producers of Collusion
A lawsuit filed in New York accuses the nation’s sugar producers of colluding to keep prices artificially high.
‘Sugar Elimination’ Technology Has Arrived
Startups are leveraging human digestion and technology to bring sugar elimination innovations to market — from enzymes that convert sugar into fiber to sugar “sponges” that activate after they are consumed. The zero-sugar food and …
Craft Soda Market Bubbling Over With Potential
The craft soda market is showing potential of late, as noted by the surge in the category’s sales at companies like Sprecher Brewing.
FI Fast Break audio news: Jan. 10, 2024
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on forecasts for a big year for fast-food drive-thrus, particularly in the morning.
FI Fast Break audio news: Jan. 3, 2024
The latest weekly Food Institute news podcast touches on the United Arab Emirates’ first brewery in its history.
Stories of the Year: Plant Enzymes Can Turn Sugar to Fiber
Harvard University’s Wyss Institute, in a study funded by the Kraft-Heinz Co., found sugar exposed to encapsulated plant enzymes in the gut can be turned into fiber.
Sugar Production Isn’t Looking So Sweet
Global sugar prices are up, and sugar production isn’t looking so sweet as we move into a new crop year starting Oct. 1.
What Consumers Really Think About Artificial Sweeteners
In mid-July, the World Health Organization (WHO) flagged aspartame, an artificial sweetener frequently used in diet sodas, as a possible carcinogen. Consumers responded to the news with a resounding shrug.
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 27, 2023
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast updates the global sugar shortage.
Sugarflation Frustration
The term “sugarflation” could soon become part of the global lexicon. Everything from candy and soft drinks to baked goods are likely to become more expensive in the second half of 2023 – sugar prices …
Why Allulose Could be the Next Big Thing in Sweeteners
The twin crop production enemies, drought and excessive heat, are putting unprecedented pressure on the global food supply via “heatflation.”
Egg and Meat Prices Likely to Ease by End of Summer
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, which spread widely across the northern U.S. and pushed poultry and egg prices skyward, may be winding down, a USDA official said. Some 40 million birds have been culled, about 6% …
Solving Taste Challenges with Flavor Modulation
This article is written and sponsored by Kerry. Taste is what drives consumers to purchase their favorite foods and beverages. However, great taste isn’t always easy to achieve. In fact, categories like plant-based meat and dairy …
Sugar Reduction Is Ramping Up
Products featuring no- or low-sugar claims are likely to gain steam during the coming years, as is media scrutiny for all types of sweeteners. These were among the key takeaways from The Food Institute’s recent …
Sizing up the Sugar Reduction Trend: Key Insights and Industry Applications
Experts Debate Effectiveness of Artificial Sweeteners
Anyone who’s ever been on a diet remembers longing for a sweet dessert, wishing for the calorie content to disappear. That’s what makes artificial sweeteners so attractive – all the sweetness and none of the …
Defending Ultra-Processed Foods
In line with pandemic-inspired gains in snacking, Americans are eating more ultra-processed foods. Yet, the rise in consumption has been trending higher for years. Researchers at the NYU School of Global Public Health analyzed dietary …
Dietitians Weigh in on Reducing Ultra-Processed Foods in Children’s Diets
Drinking just one soda could shorten your life by 12 minutes and eating one hot dog could claim an additional 36 minutes, according to a new study. These findings are even more unsettling on the …
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Low-Sugar Products Market Hitting Higher Gear
For those looking to cut back on sugar, options used to be limited—and, often, not very tasty. In 2021, however, health-conscious consumers suddenly have a plethora of low-sugar items to choose from, whether it’s candy …
New Sugar Limits Urged to Curb Obesity
A federal committee working on a revision of U.S. dietary guidelines recommends cutting sugar consumption, reported The Wall Street Journal (Sept. 28). The committee suggests Americans limit their consumption of added sugars to 6% of …
Natural Sweeteners Gain Popularity with Sugar-Conscious Consumers
Food Institute Focus – Natural Sweeteners Gain Popularity with Sugar-Conscious Consumers
What’s the Buzz Around Stevia
Stevia is the growing sweetener of choice for consumers looking for natural and healthy products. In 2009, the natural low-calorie sweetener, between 200 and 400 times sweeter than sugar, became commercially available in the U.S. …
Reducing Sugar and Sweetness
Sugar reduction is a popular option for the three in five U.S. consumers who would rather cut back on sugar than consume artificial sweeteners, according to Innova Market Insights. Manufacturers are taking note of this …
U.S. Sugar Production Weakening
Food Institute Focus – U.S. Sugar Production Weakening