State of the Industry analysis of the fresh bread category, including coverage of loaf and sandwich breads, artisan breads, bagels, and English muffins.

Tortillas, always one of the most versatile breads, had extra mileage to accomplish this past year: consumers wanted better-for-you options for their tacos, flautas, and fajitas. They also wanted these to be easily accessible at their local grocery stores so that they could cook at home during the pandemic.

ADM has announced that the company has achieved net carbon neutral status for its U.S. flour milling operations.

The Grain Foods Foundation has announced the addition of Stephen Lindemann, PhD, to its Scientific Advisory Board. 

Bread is a universal language. Nearly every culture has historical roots in forming judicious combinations of water and grains, seeds, pulses, starches, and other substrates, often functionally lightened with some sort of leavening, and perhaps a dash of salt for flavor. It’s the quintessential expression of science, art, and sustenance.

Capitol Food Company, headquartered in Cerritos, California, is proud to announce it has made significant financial investments resulting in improved efficiency in their blending and packaging facility located in La Mirada, CA. 

Grains are a fundamental ingredient for snack and bakery products. They provide taste, texture, nutritional, and functional benefits. Consumers have a growing interest in wholesome plant-based foods and ingredients

The grain-based snack and bakery industry has a number of vital, perennially important food safety issues to consider as we move into a new year. Food safety has always been important in snack and bakery facilities, and it has ramped up this year due to COVID-19, as well.

Good Source Foods has announced the expansion of its snack line with the addition of Ancient Grains clusters for mindful eaters of all ages.

Three-year export initiative unveiled at Bakery @ SIAL America.

Swiss technology group Bühler and Ardent Mills celebrated the opening of Ardent Mills’ new Port Redwing Mill in Gibsonton, Florida. 

More than 170 milling industry leaders and guests gathered in South Carolina for the North American Millers’ Association’s 2022 Spring Conference, which ended on April 12, 2022.

The Swedish agritech company BoMill AB unveils BoMill InSight, the next generation of industrial grain sorting equipment able to sort grain lots, kernel by kernel, at industrial speed, up to 15mt/h, based on each single kernel’s internal properties.

Total grain intake is associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes.

Despite processed grains’ reputation for causing heart-related health woes, research indicates otherwise.

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to DIOSNA about grain cooking for baked goods.

According to the company, consumers want grains that fit in with their taste buds and health goals.

Health-conscious consumers are driving growth in grains both old and new.

The United Sorghum Checkoff Program announced today its new national sponsorship of the American Heart Association’s Healthy for Good initiative, which inspires Americans to make lasting changes in their diets and health one small step at a time.

The organization’s Farm-to-School Curriculum aims to bring food science to classrooms.

Made with just whole-grain rolled oats, it contains 60% more protein than regular oats.

According to the grain company, the products offer higher protein and more beta-glucan.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recognize grains as an important part of a healthy eating pattern. Grain foods provide dietary fiber as well as essential vitamins (i.e., folate, thiamine, niacin, vitamin B6, riboflavin, and vitamin A) and minerals (i.e., iron, zinc, manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorous, and selenium).

The organization advocates for incorporating various grains as part of a healthy diet.

An expert from Dakota MB discusses emerging trends in grains.

Global Organics Ltd. has solved the twin problems of fluctuating prices and product adulteration with its newly launched Organic Wild Salmiana Agave Syrup. 

International Molasses (IM) has introduced CaneRite Panela, an all-natural, free-flowing powder sweetener made from the freshly squeezed juice of the entire sugar cane plant.

Consumer awareness of ingredients and their impact on health continues to grow as information becomes more readily available across multiple platforms.

Sweegen’s footprint in Europe became stronger after the European Union Commission published its approval of Sweegen’s non-GMO Signature Bestevia Rebaudioside M (Reb M) for use in food and beverages.

Expanding its global distribution presence, Prinova Group LLC has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire industry expert The Ingredient House, LLC.

One-to-one natural drop-in sugar replacer helps cut sugar load in food applications.

Global Organics is proud to recognize its longtime partner, Natíve, for becoming the first Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) sugar producer. 

Bonumose, Inc. has announced the achievement of regulatory and food application milestones in the U.S. and Canada for the low-glycemic, rare sugar tagatose.

CitruSweet, ThauSweet bring lingering sweetness without the need to mask afternotes.

Sweet is one of the five basic taste sensations. While most people enjoy sweets, they are also mindful about the amount of sugar and carbs in their diet.

Icon Foods names new CFO and director of R&D.

In response to continued consumer demand for label-friendly ingredients, Cargill has expanded its processing capabilities of its sweetener plant in Cikande, Indonesia, to more than double the company’s production capacity for organic, non-GMO tapioca syrup.

PureCircle will offer three ingredients from bioconversion—Reb D, Reb M, and Reb AM—to food and beverage manufacturers across the European Union.

Through a strategic partnership distribution agreement with a leading supplier of erythritol, this addition expands Tate & Lyle's ability to help customers deliver on consumer demand for healthier sugar- and calorie-reduced products.

The sweetener is 90% as sweet as sucrose while containing 60% fewer calories.

Consumers want sweet snacks and baked goods with less sugar; here are ways to deliver.

The snack and bakery sweetener will be added to Batory’s line of ingredient offerings.

Producers can harness the supplier’s maple syrup and sugar for pastries and other items.

The products are aimed at helping snack and bakery producers develop items with less sugar.

The ingredient is intended to provide producers with a natural-tasting sugar alternative.

The addition expands Tate & Lyle’s ability to help customers solve stevia solubility issues in foods and helps deliver on consumer demand for healthier sugar- and calorie-reduced products.

An expert from the company outlines trends in sweeteners, and how producers can deliver.

“Sweet” is one of the five basic tastes, which also includes salt, sour, bitter, and umami. Many people crave sweet foods, but at the same time, consumers are more mindful of sugar in their diet.

A leader from Icon Foods explains BFY trends and products that can satisfy consumers.

The agreement will expand the availability of Incredo Sugar to U.S. food companies.