Intense sweeteners are now widely used in the manufacture of food and drinks throughout the world, with sales having been boosted by the growing popularity of diet and/or low-sugar foods. The food industry accounts for 90% of worldwide usage of intense sweeteners, with the remainder destined for pharmaceutical products. Major trends affecting the industry at present include the growing influence of Chinese producers on the world market, as well as the changing regulatory status of the different types of intense sweeteners.
The Global Market for Intense Sweeteners is a new publication from Leatherhead Food Research. The report analyses the different types of intense sweetener, examining their respective applications and regulatory status, whilst also looking at trends in end-user markets. Also included are profiles of the world’s leading suppliers, as well as a discussion of significant regulatory and technical trends.
