Call for comment on new type of GM corn
06 October, 2020Food Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for comment on a genetically modified corn, which could be used to make starch, grits, meal, flour, oil and sweetener.
Ingredion acquires PureCircle, appoints its new CEO
13 July, 2020Following its acquisition of PureCircle, a stevia and sweetener supplier, Ingredion has appointed Tony DeLio as the new CEO of PureCircle.
Sugary drink tax models show health gains, cost reductions
23 June, 2020A US study has revealed that sugary drink taxes can lead to major health gains and reduce healthcare costs, but their benefits vary, based on the design of the tax.
Study finds thirsty Aussies sipping more no-sugar drinks
05 May, 2020A study analysing consumer drink preferences over 22 years has found that Australia's thirst for low-sugar drinks has been increasing over time.
Study explains why sweeteners do not satisfy sugar cravings
22 April, 2020Researchers have identified a gut-to-brain pathway that could explain why artificial sweeteners cannot satisfy sugar cravings.
Consumers in favour of sugar tax
18 March, 2020A survey of over 1000 German consumers has revealed that there is considerable support for nutritional policy action, such as the implementation of sugar taxes.
Singapore to ban ads for sugary drinks
06 November, 2019Singapore will introduce mandatory colour-coded nutrition labels and ban advertising for sugar-sweetened beverages, in a major step in the war on sugar.
Sweet excess: FIZZ calls for sugar tax in New Zealand
30 October, 2019Scientists, dentists, doctors and the beverage industry will discuss the impact sugar has on health at the FIZZ event in Auckland.
Sweet taste receptor could make food taste better
29 October, 2019Researchers have used models of a 'sweet receptor' protein to understand how humans perceive sweetness, which could impact our health and nutrition.
Sugar labelling in Australia and NZ
26 September, 2019The Food Standards Code has placed requirements for food labels to include the total amount of sugars in the nutrition panel.
ClearTaste organic bitter blocker
05 September, 2019ClearTaste is a natural bitter blocker derived from mushrooms.
Singapore Food Agency sweet on sweetener
08 August, 2019The Singapore Food Agency has approved Ingredion's Reb M Stevia Leaf Sweetener, as Ingredion takes steps to expand into the Asia–Pacific region.
Bittersweet aspartame
02 August, 2019According to a recent study from University of Sussex, the artificial sweetener aspartame has not been adequately proven to be safe for human consumption.
Culture product designed to reduce sugar in dairy products
15 July, 2019The Sweety Y-1 culture extracts natural sugars from lactose, allowing dairy manufacturers to naturally sweeten products without added sugar.
Sensus Frutalose SFP sweet chicory root powder
01 July, 2019Frutalose SFP (sweet fibre powder), manufactured by Sensus, is made from chicory root and suitable for use in sugar-reduced applications.
