Barry Callebaut introduces its second generation of chocolate
28 October, 2022Barry Callebaut has redesigned how chocolate is made — from farming, fermentation and roasting, it is putting 'cocoa first and sugar last'.
Chocolate made with 30% less sugar using AI
21 October, 2022Valio has used the latest artificial intelligence technology together with its milk powder ingredient to develop a five-layered chocolate bar to meet consumer tastes.
NSW sugar industry crush continues in spite of floods
07 June, 2022Sugar mills are set to begin their crush in the state, with high cane prices helping to prop up weather-battered growers.
Low GI sugar process recognised by UN Food Systems Summit
09 August, 2021The Nucane process is being used to create low-GI sugar at a NSW mill.
Sticky fingerprints check provenance of honey
09 June, 2021The Australian honey industry could benefit from CSIRO's research that is using DNA testing to reveal the true origins of honey as well as other interesting data.
Could fibre and next-gen stevia replace sugar?
14 May, 2021Market intelligence agency Mintel has predicted that fibre and next-generation stevia will shake up the alternative sugar market.
Natural sweetener created by upcycling fruit waste
15 April, 2021Netherlands-based food ingredient manufacturer Fooditive BV has produced a plant-based and chemical-free sweetener by upcycling food waste.
Health trend influences confectionery market
09 March, 2021Innova Market Insights has found the trend towards healthier choices in food and beverages has changed the development of new confectionery products.
Top sweet and snacks trends in 2021
04 February, 2021Food trend specialist Innova Market Insights has unveiled the key trends that will affect sweet and snacks categories this year.
Sweetening up sheep milk kefir
17 December, 2020The type of sugar used to sweeten sheep milk kefir may improve consumer acceptance, according to research in the Journal of Dairy Science that tested five different sugars.
Call for comment on new type of sweetener
22 October, 2020FSANZ is calling for comment on an application to allow an existing sweetener, steviol glycoside, from a new source in the Food Standards Code.
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.
