FSANZ proposes increased limit for chewing gum sweetener
24 August, 2015FSANZ is inviting submissions on a proposal to increase the maximum permitted level for the Acesulphame potassium sweetener in chewing gum.
New technology set to revolutionise stevia production
23 July, 2015Agricultural biotech company Stevia First Corp has developed a combined processing method for sugarcane and stevia leaf, aimed at lowering the barriers to entry into steviol processing.
New, natural, low-calorie sugar alternative
13 July, 2015A natural fruit juice made from monk fruit, a small Chinese melon, is being touted as a natural way to reduce sugar in everyday foods and beverages such as cereals, yoghurts and juices, without compromising flavour.
Why hasn't the confectionery industry embraced stevia?
27 March, 2015Given the increasing noise around sugar's ill effects on health, one would expect the sugar-free confectionery market to be booming. But this isn't the case: sugar-free lines accounted for less than 7% of global confectionery launches in 2014.
Natural sweeteners on the rise … slowly
28 October, 2014According to a report published by Canadean, consumers love the idea of natural sweeteners, but our taste buds are still adjusting.
NutraSweet to cease aspartame and L-phenylalanine production
30 September, 2014NutraSweet has announced it will shut down its aspartame and L-phenylalanine production plant by the end of 2014 as part of a move to exit the aspartame segment of its business.
Super sweet sugar substitutes aren't
08 September, 2014 by Matt SwayneThe taste of common sugar substitutes is often described as being much more intense than sugar, but participants in a recent study indicated that these non-nutritive sugar substitutes are no sweeter than the real thing.
Connell Brothers specialty chemicals and ingredients
30 May, 2014Connell Brothers offers a specialised range of ingredients to the food industry including: antioxidants, brewer's yeast extracts, carotenoids, cake aeration and whipped topping systems, fat powders, flavours, lipids, natural mould inhibitors, omega, resistant starches, sour doughs, textured wheat protein, TG-based meat binders and vitamins.The company also offers Benecarb and a range of enzymes.
Five-year plan to strengthen Aust sugar industry
07 May, 2014Sugar Research Australia has announced a five-year strategic plan to strengthen the sugar industry. The plan includes efficient plant breeding, minimising pests and disease, optimising farming systems and production techniques and developing economically viable alternative uses for sugar cane.
Naturally sweet: strawberry compounds could reduce need for sugar, artificial sweeteners
12 March, 2014Naturally occurring compounds in strawberries can boost the perception of a product's sweetness regardless of actual sugar levels, a new study has shown. These compounds could be a way to make processed foods taste sweeter without sugar.
No difference between fructose and glucose, study finds
03 February, 2014Despite fructose frequently being blamed for obesity, researchers have found no benefit in replacing fructose with glucose in commercially prepared foods.
Aspartame's loss is stevia's gain
17 January, 2014As traditional sweeteners such as aspartame fall from grace, stevia has been quietly gaining popularity with consumers. Stevia has been valued at US$110 million in 2013, but is predicted to rise to US$275 by 2017.
Reb M stevia sweetener approved by FDA
06 January, 2014PureCircle's Rebaudioside M (Reb M) has been classified as GRAS (Generally Recognised as Safe) by the FDA. The FDA has issued a No Objection letter for the use of Reb M as a general sweetener for foods and beverages in the United States.
Consumers ditch aspartame in favour of 'natural' sweeteners
19 November, 2013Consumers' taste for aspartame has soured, new data from Canadean shows. Overall, sweetener consumption is changing across the globe, with increasing positive sentiment towards all-natural sweetness and clean label products.
Coca-Cola takes action on land grabs
11 November, 2013Following pressure from an Oxfam campaign, Coca-Cola has announced it will take steps to stamp out the practice of land grabs among its suppliers.
