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Pause or Pivot? What Q3 Signals for Food & Beverage Heading Into 2026
Tariffs, freight volatility, regulatory pressure, and changing consumer behavior—these aren’t temporary headwinds; they’re the new operating reality.
Our latest Market Intelligence Report explores:
• What new tariff policies mean for ingredient sourcing
• The cost ripple from retaliatory trade measures
• How GLP-1s are reshaping consumer demand
• Why fiber is the new protein
• The real story behind erythritol’s AD/CVD case. Plan proactively. Reformulate strategically. Move confidently.
 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gT5sdXce #FoodScience #SupplyChain #CleanLabel #SugarReduction #MarketInsights

All the pop. None of the sugar drama. Our newest white paper, User Guide to Clean-Label Sugar Reduction in Coffee & Soda Syrups, explores how to replicate sugar’s sweetness curve and mouthfeel using allulose, stevia, monk fruit, and fibers. If you formulate beverages that need to taste indulgent and label clean — this one’s for you. Read the guide: https://lnkd.in/gkCBX6CH

Stevia’s Green Gold Rush is on! Even with robust leaf yields, global demand from beverage, functional food, and wellness brands continues to outpace production. Prices are firming. Capacity is tight. The Stevia Extracts Market Outlook Q4 2025 → 2026 breaks down what’s driving the surge — and why early contracting, spec flexibility, and multi-route sourcing are critical now. Read the full Outlook: https://lnkd.in/gNhshw65 #Stevia #FoodScience #SugarReduction #SweetenerScience #CleanLabelLeaders

Allulose is redefining sugar reduction. It browns, binds, and performs like sucrose — all at 0.4 kcal/g and exempt from “Added Sugars” labeling. But with demand surging and capacity tightening, the 2026 supply outlook is clear: act now. Icon Foods’ latest white paper explains why Q4 2025 is the critical contracting window — and how to protect your formulations with smart sourcing strategies. Read the Allulose Outlook: https://lnkd.in/g8Jd6erw #Allulose #FoodScience #CleanLabel #SugarReduction #IngredientInnovation #SweetenerScience #FutureOfSugar #RareSugarRevolution

If you are exhibiting or walking Rocky Mountain Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) this evening stop by and say hello your favorite clean label sugar reduction experts! Cole Skreen and Kash Rocheleau would love to chat all things new!

You can’t clear the fog — but you can chart your path. Erythritol markets are tightening as trade actions move forward in the U.S. and Europe. Icon Foods’ latest market analysis explains how to plan ahead, manage price risk, and protect your sweetener supply. Now’s the time to lock in stability. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g_4Shzwp - #ErythritolMarket #SweetenerStrategy #FoodIndustryInsights #SugarReduction #TradeWatch

In a crowded market, taste is still the differentiator. MonkSweet™ LS4 combines monk fruit and stevia to deliver a sugar-like profile with fewer calories and greater efficiency. Clean-label, cost-effective, and consumer-approved—this is how sweetness innovation stacks up. Learn more > https://lnkd.in/eksf97mh

“Dessert without consequences” isn’t just a tagline — it’s a reformulation opportunity. MonkSweet™ LS4 combines monk fruit (mogroside V) and Reb M stevia to deliver ~200× the sweetness of sugar, with clean taste and masking power that solves off-notes from proteins, adaptogens, and more. For formulators and innovators, it means indulgence without compromise. Dive into the details: https://lnkd.in/gf5Crph9 #FoodInnovation #CleanLabel #RDBriefs #SugarReduction #FoodScience

#Protein is the new black — but taste can make or break the experience. High-protein RTD beverages are booming, fueled not only by athletes and fitness enthusiasts but also by consumers on anti-obesity medications (GLP-1s) looking for convenient, nutrient-dense options. But let’s be honest: formulating them is hard. Chalky, bitter, metallic off-notes from proteins, amino acids, and functional additives can quickly ruin a product’s appeal. That’s where MonkSweet™ LS4 comes in. Icon Foods latest white paper, "Masking Off-Notes in High Protein Drinks," delves into how this synergistic blend of #MonkFruitExtract and #SteviolGlycosides goes beyond simply sweetening. LS4 functions as a #FlavorModulator, masking bitterness, smoothing the delivery of sweetness, and creating overall flavor harmony — with clean-label credibility. Key takeaways: ✅ 40–60% reduction in perceived bitterness across protein systems ✅ Smooth, sucrose-like sweetness without lingering aftertastes ✅ Stable across pH ranges and thermal processing ✅ Low inclusion rates leave room for functional ingredients For formulators racing to pack 30–50g of protein into a 12 oz bottle, LS4 is a powerful tool. It helps deliver products consumers want to drink — not just tolerate. Read the full white paper authored by Thom King here: https://lnkd.in/dqmPQNDs

When your protein shakes taste this good, they deserve a toast. Icon Foods’ MonkSweet™ LS4 masks bitterness and delivers clean, sugar-like sweetness—making high-protein beverages more enjoyable, label-friendly, and consumer-approved. Backed by science. Proven in sensory trials. Explore the white paper: https://lnkd.in/dqmPQNDs #FoodInnovation #ProteinDrinks #CleanLabelIngredients