Harvard doctor warns about 10 'healthy' sweeteners that harm your body the most: Look which one is best and worst for youA Harvard-trained gut doctor has ranked ten popular sweeteners based on their impact on gut health and metabolism. High-fructose corn syrup...
Nationwide NuNaturals sweetener recall: FDA alert over dangerous stevia–monk fruit label mix-upNuNaturals recall has sparked concern across the U.S. after the FDA issued a Class II warning over a major labeling mix-up between its stev...
Fermented Stevia extract as cure for pancreatic cancer possible, Japanese scientists make a breakthrough using sugar substituteResearchers in Japan found that fermented stevia may fight pancreatic cancer. The study shows the extract kills cancer cells in the lab. It...
Say goodbye to sugar: 8 healthier ways to sweeten your coffeeExplore 8 healthy alternatives to sugar for sweetening your coffee, including stevia, honey, cinnamon, and more for a delicious twist!
Beverage lobby differs with WHO on sweetenersA lobby group representing major beverage companies, including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Red Bull, has criticized recent World Health Organiz...
FSSAI assessing WHO red flag on sugar substitutesIndia's national foods regulator is assessing new guidelines released by the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding non-sugar sweeteners...
Artificial sweeteners increase the risk of cardiovascular problems, type 2 diabetes, claims WHOWHO cautions the public not to rely too much on artificial sweeteners, as they don't really aid in weight loss and creates more health prob...
SpiceXpress plans to start Stevia and Okra plantations in NortheastTwo flights each, consisting of 1000 kilograms of the fruit, took-off from Guwahati to Hong Kong and Dubai.
Why Indian farmers are struggling to ensure stevia becomes a product for the massesTwo decades have passed since Indian farmers first got interested in stevia. The input costs are still high because the crop can only multi...
Coke, PepsiCo change recipe of top productsReformulation of food and beverages is tricky business as Coca-Cola found out the hard way. In 1985, it launched a `new' reformulated versi...
Haryana to develop improved varieties of strawberry, salvadoraThe Minister said that the Centre for Plant Biotechnology conducts research on new varieties of plants keeping in view the requirements and...
PepsiCo sets global target for sugar reduction: Indian operations to reduce sugar content across beveragesThe step-up on zero or lower-calorie products will include close to two-thirds of the company's beverages having 100 calories or less per 1...
7Up becomes first fizzy drink in India to use the stevia sweetenerPepsiCo’s 7Up has become the first fizzy drink in the country to do that by adding stevia, said to be the world’s most sought-after natural...
Natural sweetener maker PureCircle to invest $200 million in India“There is a huge potential in India for stevia as middle class grows in the country and becomes diet conscious,” he said.
PureCircle to invest $200 million in IndiaMalaysia-based natural sweetener firm PureCircle will invest USD 200 million (about Rs 1,330 crore) over 5 years in India as it forays into...
FSSAI's nod for Stevia is relief for Coke, PepsiTill now, many companies in India have been using aspartame, a high-intensity artificial sweetener in their products.
Government asks Pepsi to cut sugar contentIn several developed markets, it has already started using Stevia a zero-calorie sweetener that comes from a plant as a substitute for suga...