Big Sugar Fights Back… There is no denying that over the past six months the sugar industry and large CPG’s have been under attack. This started when the FDA proposed a new definition for the term “healthy,” which created a huge divide between big food makers and nutritionists (1). The […]
Consumers Want Zero Sugar Added Treats The USDA wants to crack down on added sugar! Recently, the agency proposed a limit to the amount of added sugar allowed in school lunches (1). The new limit aims to eliminate the negative side effects that come with excessive sugar consumption—which are felt […]
FDA Crack Down Within the last 6 months, we’ve seen the FDA crack down on food regulations with unprecedented precision! Last September, the agency imposed their new definition of the nutrient content claim term “healthy” (7). This sent shock waves throughout the food and beverage industry as manufacturers scrambled to […]
Changing Imports The days of gloom and doom are gone…right? I am not here to burst your bubble. In some ways, things are getting better. For some raw ingredients there is an excess of material. But for others, shortages remain. Currently, there are overstocks on dairy and most corn derivatives. […]
Original article posted on dairyfoods.com Helping Dairy Processors “Win Big” in New Product Development Article by Barbara Harfmann, with insights from Icon Foods Just as an NFL team researches its opponent, maps out plays, and regularly practices formations so they can win on game day, new product development (NPD) employs […]
History of Erythritol Erythritol… By now, I’m sure you’ve heard of this sugar/sucrose alternative, but how familiar are you with its origin? If you’re well-versed in all things erythritol, then you have probably been keeping an eye on the growing global food crisis. We know we have! Tension in the […]
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It wasn’t even the Super Bowl, but the Jan. 23 AFC divisional round playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium will go down as one of the greatest of all time. In the last two minutes of regulation, quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and John […]
Original article posted on commercialbaking.com As consumer demand for clean-label food and beverages soars at a time when supply chain is struggling, many retailers can’t fill their shelves fast enough. But Icon Foods, an erythritol supplier, is working to keep clean-label sweet goods in stock. The company has taken strategic […]
Nobody needs to tell you that the erythritol market has become a shitshow in a burning dumpster. In the last week: Corn prices hit an eight-year high after rising more than 140% in the past year. US exports of corn more than doubled from a year ago through the first […]