Latest Sweeteners Stories

BELLINGHAM, Wash., Feb. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweet Green Fields, a leading U.S. based global producer of stevia extracts, today announced its introduction of the Select Fields Program, targeting food and beverage manufacturers who seek high quality stevia extract from American grown crop. The program stems from customer demand for U.S.-grown stevia that produces high yielding and cost effective products with a consistent taste profile. The program will allow customers to secure...

Adds to scientific evidence that the sweeteners are metabolically equivalent A study published today in the Journal of Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism presented compelling data showing the consumption of both high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and sucrose (table sugar) at levels consistent with average daily consumption do not increase liver fat in humans, a leading cause of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The findings also add to an already well-established body of...

Food veteran Joe Severson to head operations at leader in all natural stevia sweetener company, Steviva Brands. Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) February 09, 2013 Joe Severson has joined Steviva Brands, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of stevia-based sweeteners and other bulk-ingredient sweeteners, as director of operations. Severson is also partner/COO at Trinity Hill Farms, LLC, a manufacturer of all-natural gourmet condiments, marinades, sauces and salad dressings. Prior to...

Maple syrup, not just lyrics, will be on musicians’ lips at this year’s Grammy Awards and if maple syrup can be sexy, then Rouge 100% Pure Organic Maple Syrup is the sexiest there is. Montreal, Quebec (PRWEB) February 08, 2013 RougeMaple.com’s ultra-premium fine gourmet products will grace the tables of top music industry celebrities as part of the celebrity gift bags for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards taking place on February 10, 2013. “We were contacted and asked if we would be...

WAYZATA, Minn., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Truvia(®) business, the global leader of stevia sweeteners, today released its Truvia(®) sustainability program update, as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability leadership and transparency. This is an update to a 2011 report produced in partnership with Ethical Corporation focusing on developing a sustainable supply chain for Truvia(®) sweetener. The Truvia(®) update outlines the progress to date on the three pillars...

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The January issue of Food Nutrition & Science reviews a new study from the University of North Carolina reveals that 75 percent of formulated food contains sweetener. The study, published in The Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, examined over 85,000 uniquely formulated foods and found that 68 percent use caloric sweeteners, 1 percent use non-caloric sweeteners, and 6 percent use both caloric and non-caloric...

All-natural, GMO-free sweetener has identical mouthfeel, flavor profile as HFCS. Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) January 26, 2013 Steviva Brands, Inc., one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of stevia-based sweeteners and other bulk-ingredient sweeteners, has introduced a Stevia-based syrup blend designed to replace high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in beverages. Developed by Steviva Brands to replace HFCS 55, Steviva BlendTM Syrup is an all-natural liquid sweetener comprised...

DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Low calorie content is key to healthy beverages, but consumers are demanding more. Innovation is driven by naturally healthy and functional beverages. Consumers are turning away from artificial ingredients to more natural products, and demand for products which offer added value is increasing. As education about efficacious ingredients rises, claims should be harnessed for greater opportunities. This report looks at the potential for...

LONDON, Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Truvia(®) business announced today that its Truvia(®) calorie-free sweetener is the first stevia-based sweetener to be awarded product carbon footprint certification. The certification arm of the UK-based Carbon Trust has certified the total greenhouse gas emissions at every stage of the supply chain, including cultivation, processing, packaging, transport and use and disposal. The makers of Truvia(®) sweetener worked with the Carbon...

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County, St. Lawrence Maple Producers, and Gouverneur FFA will be hosting a class on Saturday, January 26th at Gouverneur High School for those who are interested in learning how to make maple syrup as a hobby or a business. Representatives from the Mohawk Valley Trading Company plan to attend. Utica, NY (PRWEB) January 20, 2013 The growing demand for maple syrup continues as more health conscious consumers look for natural sweeteners as an...