Food Matters Live Podcast 569: The new sweet spot: rethinking sugar reduction
Jul 28, 2025
31:40
Sugar reduction is reshaping how food manufacturers approach product development, but how do you go about balancing health with taste preferences?
With health consciousness rising and regulatory pressure mounting, the industry faces unprecedented challenges.
The demand is clear, with over a third of European consumers actively buying more reduced or no added sugar products.
In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, made in partnership with Ingredion, we explore the evolving sweetener landscape and discover how manufacturers are rising to meet consumer expectations without compromising on taste.
We delve into the science of sweetener development, the importance of clean label formulations, and the complex regulatory environment that's reshaping product development strategies.
From stevia innovations to texture solutions, our expert guests reveal how successful sugar reduction requires a holistic approach that considers the entire recipe – not just the sweetening component.
Ingredion will be appearing at the Food Matters Live events in Rotterdam 23-24 September and Ascot 8-9 October.
Ingredion
Ingredion Incorporated, headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, is a leading global ingredient solutions provider serving customers in nearly 120 countries. With 2024 annual net sales of approximately $7.4 billion, the Company turns grains, fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based materials into value-added ingredient solutions for the food, beverage, animal nutrition, brewing and industrial markets. With Ingredion Idea Labs® innovation centers located around the world and more than 11,000 employees, the Company co-creates with customers and fulfills its purpose of bringing the potential of people, nature, and technology together to make life better.
With health consciousness rising and regulatory pressure mounting, the industry faces unprecedented challenges.
The demand is clear, with over a third of European consumers actively buying more reduced or no added sugar products.
In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, made in partnership with Ingredion, we explore the evolving sweetener landscape and discover how manufacturers are rising to meet consumer expectations without compromising on taste.
We delve into the science of sweetener development, the importance of clean label formulations, and the complex regulatory environment that's reshaping product development strategies.
From stevia innovations to texture solutions, our expert guests reveal how successful sugar reduction requires a holistic approach that considers the entire recipe – not just the sweetening component.
Ingredion will be appearing at the Food Matters Live events in Rotterdam 23-24 September and Ascot 8-9 October.
Ingredion
Ingredion Incorporated, headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, is a leading global ingredient solutions provider serving customers in nearly 120 countries. With 2024 annual net sales of approximately $7.4 billion, the Company turns grains, fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based materials into value-added ingredient solutions for the food, beverage, animal nutrition, brewing and industrial markets. With Ingredion Idea Labs® innovation centers located around the world and more than 11,000 employees, the Company co-creates with customers and fulfills its purpose of bringing the potential of people, nature, and technology together to make life better.