What’s coming after stevia? 4 new sweeteners on the horizon
From Finland to Italy, Peru to the UK, four start-ups are working to transform the sugar reduction landscape and redefine next-generation natural sweeteners.
From Finland to Italy, Peru to the UK, four start-ups are working to transform the sugar reduction landscape and redefine next-generation natural sweeteners.
The sugar substitute market is expected to grow from USD 18,957.8 million in 2025 to USD 30,297.1 million by 2035, reflecting a CAGR of 4.8%, driven by health awareness and rising demand for low-calorie sweeteners.
Sugar prices soar to record highs due to climate change
Kerry has launched a cocoa replacement solution amid pricing and supply pressures. Cocoa supplies are predicted to fall short by 11% in 2024, with prices rising 300% over the past year.
Climate, disease, and regulation are straining global cocoa supply. Manufacturers are turning to low-cocoa and cocoa-free innovations to protect margins and future-proof portfolios.
The next wave of functional innovation is emerging. Four key consumer need states are shaping product development across food and beverage categories.
As ecosystems warm, plants bloom out of season and animals shift migration patterns. These disruptions ripple through entire ecosystems, threatening biodiversity globally.
Agriculture supports over 50% of India’s population. Heatwaves, erratic rainfall, droughts and floods are pushing cultivation into increasingly uncertain territory. By India Development Review
The ocean absorbs about 90% of the excess heat generated by greenhouse gas emissions. As the planet’s greatest carbon sink, it bears the brunt of human-made global warming.