Aug 28, 2025 | Formulas for Success, Stevia
Stevia and stevia-derived ingredients can be labeled as natural flavors in many countries around the world, but only within certain limits on use levels specified by international guidelines. There are many reasons manufacturers using stevia may want to declare it as...
Aug 20, 2025 | News, Stevia
HOWTIAN’s perspective on the cocoa supply crisis and clean-label reformulation is gaining widespread attention, with Food Navigator leading the charge in a feature article titled “Cocoa’s breaking point: How industry is rethinking chocolate.” Fresh Takes Amid...
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...
Apr 7, 2025 | News, Stevia
The European Union has officially banned sodium saccharin in animal feed following concerns that its synthetic residues contaminate groundwater and degrade soil quality. This decision, set to upend the feed industry, leaves manufacturers scrambling for a compliant,...
Feb 18, 2025 | News, Stevia
“At HOWTIAN, we don’t just work with farmers—we stand by them. Fair trade means much more than a certification for us, it’s a promise to protect and uplift the communities that make our work possible.” — Rina Wang, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager A...
