The global cocoa crisis of 2024 might have reached its peak with futures prices in April, yet chocolate enthusiasts are only now starting to realize that the effects will be felt for years to come. As of the week ending September 20, cocoa bean futures were priced at $7,658 per Read more…
ShellBe Candies Blowout Sale! We are liquidating our ShellBe Candies’ stock! These zero sugar added, candy-coated morsels are ideal for formulators looking to add color, flavor, and texture to a wide variety of applications. Don’t miss out—take advantage of these low costs and secure your inventory before our current stock is gone! Read more…
Lock in Chocolate Chip Prices Before Cocoa Inflates! Cocoa prices have surpassed a 46-year-old record, with cocoa futures closing Thursday at $5,635 per metric ton, surpassing the previous record of $5,368 set in July 1977. This 7.1% price increase arrived just ahead of Valentine’s Day (2). Projections indicate a greater Read more…
Blueberry Flavor Bitz! SweetBitz Blueberry Bitz are zero sugar added blueberry flavored bits formulated with erythritol, stevia extract, polydextrose, and natural flavors. The combination of erythritol and stevia gives these indulgent inclusions a neutral and balanced sweetness, while polydextrose improves and maintains texture. Rounding out the formula are natural flavors, Read more…
Cinnamon Dolce Flavor Bitz! SweetBitz Cinnamon Dolce Bitz are zero sugar added cinnamon flavored bits formulated with erythritol, stevia extract, polydextrose, and natural flavors! The combination of erythritol and stevia gives these indulgent inclusions a neutral and balanced sweetness, while polydextrose improves and maintains texture. Rounding out the formula are Read more…
Zero Sugar Added Chocolate Chips! Our zero sugar added SweetBitz chocolate chips are subtly sweet without an aftertaste and won’t spike blood sugar levels. With so many zero sugar options, it’s easy to formulate for the holidays and the new year! Contact our team today for samples & spec Read more…
Celebrate National No Sugar Day With Flavor Bitz! Up Next: Formulate with ThauSweet!
A recent report by Mintel revealed consumers demand for clean label products is growing—”clean label cues like zero artificial colours or preservatives, claims which convey naturalness yet don’t suggest a compromise to indulgence, are more likely to resonate” than claims like “organic” (2). Similarly, a different survey by Mintel revealed Read more…
Meet Us At IFT! Chicago IFT is right around the corner! Look for Icon Foods at Booth #S0202! Our team will be handing out samples of our Zero Sugar Added SweetBitz Inclusions—including our new Flavor Bitz—and answering questions regarding clean label sugar reduction, formulation, and reformulation! Schedule a meeting Read more…
Meet Us At IFT in Chicago! We can’t wait to see everyone in Chicago for IFT 2023! Look for Icon Foods at Booth #S0202! Our team will be handing out samples of our SweetBitz Inclusions—including our new Flavor Bitz—and answering questions regarding clean label sugar reduction, formulation, and reformulation! Schedule a meeting Read more…