Jun 16, 2025 | Formulas for Success, Stevia
There’s a quiet revolution brewing in the iced tea aisle. Once dominated by sugary, traditional flavors, the category is now evolving in response to consumer demand for healthier, more functional, and more flavorful options. In this new landscape, stevia is playing a...
Jun 9, 2025 | Formulas for Success, Stevia
The cocoa industry is facing its most dramatic upheaval in decades. Global cocoa prices have skyrocketed past $12,000 per metric ton—a sixfold increase since 2022—driven by crop disease, extreme weather, and global supply chain strain. According to the International...
Jun 14, 2024 | Formulas for Success, Stevia
In an ever-evolving world of health-conscious consumers chasing zero-sugar and clean-label products, one particular shift in behavior has become clear. Globally, consumers have decided to stop drinking their sugar. Innova reports 1 in 5 new products launching with...
May 19, 2024 | Formulas for Success, Stevia
Health, natural ingredients, and reduced sugar content are no longer niche trends, but instead they now represent mainstream demands. This has prompted a wave of innovation across the industry, with beverage manufacturers working to actively reformulate products and...
Jun 14, 2023 | Formulas for Success, Stevia
Rapidly rising sugar prices, consumer demand for natural alternatives, and never-ending supply chain woes… the list goes on. In short, the food & beverage industry is exploring more-natural, less-sugary pastures for its consumers — leading to a sugar-replacement...
Feb 1, 2023 | Formulas for Success, Stevia
The “cake pop” started out as a sweet alternative to cutting cake by the slice, in Angie Dudley’s home kitchen in Atlanta, Georgia. However, these trendy lollipop cakes smothered in icing are now staples in almost every bakery and Starbucks...
