Flavor and Wellness

Sweeteners

2 articles

Split image contrasting a fresh fruit salad with a scientific laboratory, symbolizing the complex health impacts of sweeteners.
Nutrition

What is the science behind sweeteners' health impact?

Between 2007 and 2019, per capita volumes of non-nutritive sweeteners from beverage sales surged globally by 36% according to pmc.

Ryan Patel·September 13, 2026
A symbolic representation of Heartland Food Products Group's acquisition of Whole Earth Brands, showcasing Splenda's dominance in the low-calorie sweetener market.
Trends

Splenda owner Heartland buys Whole Earth Brands Americas

The makers of Splenda now control Equal, Whole Earth, Swerve, and Chuker, solidifying their dominance over the low-calorie sweetener aisle.

Ryan Patel·May 28, 2026