Bulk sweeteners innovation
Jan 2018
ABSTRACT
The use of bulk sweeteners went up in 2017H1, featuring +3% growth from 2016H1 to 2017H1. The leading category for product launches globally in 2017H1 was Confectionery (37%). The leading bulk sweeteners used in all 2017H1 food & beverages launches tracked were sorbitol (66%), maltitol (24%) and... More 
TOP 3 SUB-CATEGORIES
- Cakes - Pastries & Sweet Goods
- Cereal & Energy Bars
- Sweet Biscuits/Cookies
TRENDING
TRENDING
UP
UP
Global
REGION
ANALYZED
ANALYZED
+3%
H1 2017 VS H1 2016
INGREDIENTS ANALYZED
Food & beverage launches only;
Sorbitol
Sorbitol
KEY TAKEOUTS
GROWTH/DECLINE IN TRACKED PRODUCT LAUNCHES
+3% (H1 2017 vs H1 2016)
TOP COMPANY
Cadbury
TOP CATEGORY
Confectionery
TOP INGREDIENTS
Sorbitol
REGION ANALYZED
Global
DATE ANALYZED
H1 2017 vs H1 2016
+3% (H1 2017 vs H1 2016)
TOP COMPANY
Cadbury
TOP CATEGORY
Confectionery
TOP INGREDIENTS
Sorbitol
REGION ANALYZED
Global
DATE ANALYZED
H1 2017 vs H1 2016
Source: Innova Market Insights
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