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Assorted Sugar-Free Candies

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Russell Stover's Reformulated Range is Sweetened with Stevia Extract

— May 27, 2017 — Lifestyle
As many consumers look for better-for-you, sugar-free candies and snack options, confectionery brands are responding with reformatted products that put an emphasis on clean ingredients and health.

After two years of refining its recipe, Russell Stover recently launched its own reformatted range of sugar-free chocolates, which are said to boast the same taste and texture as its classic products—but with stevia leaf extract as a natural sweetener in place of sugar. Some of the sweets that have been reformulated to perfection by Russell Stover include dark chocolate mint patties and peanut butter cups, both of which can be sampled in the brand's 'Assorted 4 Flavor Mix.'

The updated Sugar Free range from Russell Stover now also sports fresh new packaging that targets all consumers, not just the ones who are health-conscious diabetics.
Trend Themes
1. Clean Ingredient Confections - There is a growing trend among confectionery brands to offer sugar-free candies and snacks made with clean and natural ingredients.
2. Stevia Sweetened Products - Confectionery brands are incorporating stevia leaf extract as a natural sweetener in sugar-free candies, offering a healthier alternative to traditional sugar.
3. Elevated Sugar-free Options - Confectionery companies like Russell Stover are innovating and improving the taste and texture of their sugar-free candies to provide customers with a comparable experience to classic products.
Industry Implications
1. Confectionery - Confectionery brands are embracing the trend of clean ingredients and stevia sweeteners to meet the rising demand for healthier sugar-free candies.
2. Snack Foods - The reformulated sugar-free candies and snacks offer a potential disruptive innovation opportunity in the snack foods industry by capturing health-conscious customers looking for healthier options.
3. Packaging - The updated packaging for Russell Stover's Sugar Free range presents a marketing opportunity for companies in the packaging industry to design appealing and inclusive packaging that targets a broader consumer base.
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