New Gum Arabic Alternatives Work 8X Faster And Has Better Results!
Sudan supplies 70% of the world’s Arabic gum, a critical input for F&B companies like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. However, since March 2025, RSF’s control over key harvesting regions has halted exports. This disruption, climate change, and price volatility have deepened supply chain risks for industries heavily reliant on this natural resin. Companies are exploring alternative […]
4 Ingredients That Keep Chocolate Sweet Without the Sugar Spike
In spring 2023, Hershey’s partnered with Coca-Cola’s Honest brand to create gluten-free gummies made with low-sugar organic fruit juice. Previously, the confectionery giant invested in the low-sugar chocolate brands Bonumose, Lily’s, and ONE Brands. All these strategic moves are a part of Hershey’s expansion plan in the better-for-you (BFY) snack category. Sugar reduction is a […]
Beyond Tempering: 5 Ways To Prevent Fat Bloom in Your Chocolate To Win in Hot Markets
Even your perfectly tempered chocolate blooms under supply-chain temperature swings in hot, humid markets like the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Most commercial fixes come with drawbacks. Barrier coatings crack under thermal stress, while emulsifiers increase the E-numbers. Cocoa butter equivalents and substitutes improve thermal tolerance, but compromise mouthfeel. However, formulators at companies such as Hershey […]
5 Patent-Backed Innovations That Signal Where Pet Nutrition is Headed
Pet food is rapidly evolving from generic kibble into a sophisticated platform for managing chronic disease, gut health, sustainability, and sensory experience. Yet most brands still struggle with legacy constraints: heavy reliance on commodity meat and grain, limited differentiation in health outcomes, and palatability tricks that don’t align with owners’ expectations for “healthcare‑grade” nutrition. Recent […]