Sugar Substitute

Slashing sugar in Singapore: Local firms PS Food & Beverage and Momolato sign-up for reformulation drive

23-Jul-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

The Singapore Food Manufacturers' Association (SFMA) has launched a new Sugar Smart Challenge 2020, a year-long project which aims to develop and commercialised reduced sugar or sugar substitute ingredients as well as finished products.

PureCircle wants a slice of the pie in China’s sugar substitute market

31-Oct-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Stevia producer PureCircle is seeking to ramp-up production for the China market after receiving a patent for its stevia Reb M sweetener in the country.

Could computationally designed sweet proteins revolutionise sugar replacement sector?

19-Jun-2018 By Tingmin Koe

Israeli firm Amai Proteins has developed computerised 'designer' sweet proteins as it seeks to tap into the sugar replacement market.

Wrigley pushes to up permitted level of Ace K for gum in Australia and NZ

24-Aug-2015 By Oliver Nieburg

Wrigley hopes to bring Australia and New Zealand's rules on levels of Acesulphame Potassium in gum in line with international standards.

sugar-free sports drinks

‘A lucrative opportunity:’ Can Aussie sports drinks wrestle sales from soft drinks?

09-Feb-2015 By Rachel Arthur

The Australian sports drinks market will continue to grow: but sugar-free versions present an opportunity to shake up the sector, according to research firm TechNavio. 

Indian scientific panel recommends stevia approval for food products

04-Oct-2011 By Ankush Chibber

A panel within India’s food safety regulator has recommended the approval of stevia as natural alternative to sugar for soft drink concentrates, chewing gums and other processed food products.