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Video: Breakfast with Imbibe: Experts Weigh In On Sugar Reduction

Posted: October 16, 2018
In: Technical & Industry Guidance

Imbibe and Chicago Section IFT hosted a cross-functional panel with our Ingredient Technologist Liz Sisel, Director of Flavor Innovation Aparna Oak, and Regulatory Manager Guy Affobly. Watch this video to hear everything they had to say!

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