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GNT trends report highlights demand for sustainable, natural colors

The trend, termed ‘Regeneration Rising,’ involves new palettes and factors consumers want.




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Time again for the BEST in Baking: blog

The prestigious IBIE awards salute snack and bakery producers for sustainability.




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ADM exceeds 2M regenerative ag acre goal for 2023

The food solutions firm has lifted its 2025 regenerative agriculture goal to 5m acres.




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Tate & Lyle announces emissions reduction targets

The Science Based Targets initiative validates Tate & Lyle’s new greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in line with a 1.5°C trajectory.




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Sunrise Flour Mill partners with Cead Farms

The mill and farmer collaboration aims at offering sustainable products to customers.




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US Foods releases 2023 Sustainability Report

The report details momentum across the company's three strategic focus areas: products, people, and planet.




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Producers continue advancing sustainability goals

The IBIE organizers name SF&WB sponsors of BEST in Baking for another show cycle.




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Kellanova partners on regenerative agriculture pilot

Cheez-It, Club crackers to be sold with regenerative wheat.




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Beneo, Puratos join with beet sugar producer on climate project

The suppliers are uniting to launch a sustainable farming initiative.




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ADM, Smucker partner to improve U.S. peanut value chain

ADM has reached an agreement under which Golden Peanut, its peanut processing subsidiary, will collaborate with Smucker and the National Black Growers Council to support the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices.




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Report: Top 150 Frozen Food Processors, including snacks

Our sister mag Refrigerated & Frozen Foods has released its annual ranking of the largest frozen food companies in the U.S.




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Fortifi initiative takes aim at food insecurity

The Enriching Communities effort seeks to feed the hungry and boost sustainability.




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Mettler-Toledo achieves carbon neutral status for 5th year

Additionally, the company is on track to achieve its goal of sending zero waste to landfill by 2025.




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Online event spotlights snack production efficiency

The August 20 webinar will offer insights on boosting speed and cost savings.




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GoodSAM introduces Crispy Crunchy Fruit Chips

The line of snacks is aimed at supporting women and communities in Columbia.




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Tate & Lyle agreement cuts sucralose carbon footprint

The company aims to have 100% of electricity purchased for its operations renewably sourced by 2030




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Ardent Mills announces two new leadership hires

The two new hires will be charged with heading up efforts around sustainability, responsible product sourcing, and more.




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UpSnack Brands brings together Pipcorn, Spudsy

Pipcorn Heirloom Snacks and Spudsy announced that they have sold their assets to newly-formed UpSnack Brands.




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Florida Crystals harnesses regenerative agriculture

An R&D expert from the sugar company shares insights on how the sustainable farming practice can benefit food producers, and the planet.




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Health and Nutritional Needs of Hispanic Customers

The 2010 Census revealed that one in every six U.S. residents is Hispanic. The U.S. Hispanic population ranks second worldwide. Unfortunately, the growing Hispanic population experiences similar health issues as non-Hispanics but the prevalence may be higher.




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The Gluten-Free Diet 101

In my first column in February, I highlighted the rapid growth of the gluten-free market and provided an overview of conditions that require a gluten-free diet for treatment, as well as other reasons why consumers may be following it.




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Busting Nutrition Myths

I am 100% sure that you have received a load of “must-have” nutritional advice. The overload of life lessons like this can be quite overwhelming, not to mention scary. I used to go to bed at night questioning my nutrition skills, thinking about how in the world I missed the research proving all of those theories. Well, a quick search or even a phone call to mom (or grams), proved false.




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Foods from Around the World

Traditional Portuguese and Spanish dishes and desserts




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The confusion surrounding gluten-free labeling

The explosion of gluten-free products in the marketplace is good news for people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity.




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Latinos and the American palate

There are 52 million Hispanics in the U.S., representing 16.7% of the total U.S. population. That many people are certainly having an impact on the food industry, and there’s no question that Latinos are quickly changing America’s palate.




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The current pulse of gluten-free products

There are a growing number of gluten-free products in the marketplace




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Will it really be enough for the future?

During the last few years, sustainability has received significant attention from many different groups.




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Great grains in the Hispanic world

When Columbus first sailed to America, its inhabitants had already developed more than 200 types of maize.




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Enforcement changes in the food industry

On Sept. 26, the two owners of Jensen Farms, were arrested for shipping adulterated food in 2011. The charge was shipping contaminated cantaloupe, which resulted in the death of 33 people and sickened 147 people. The two brothers were arrested on misdemeanor charges of introducing adulterated food into commerce. 




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Gluten-free and FODMAPs…What’s the scoop?

Gluten has become Public Enemy Number One. Countless people follow a gluten-free diet, and just about everyone knows someone avoiding foods made with the gluten-containing grains wheat, rye and barley




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A heart to heart about whole grains

As a dietitian and mom, I know first-hand that whole-grain breads and snack products have lots of health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and some forms of cancer. 




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The ins and outs of gluten-free labeling in North America

As demand for gluten-free products continues to increase, more manufacturers are entering this niche market, developing a wide range of products in various categories. 




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Ensuring the safety of gluten-free products

August marked the completion of the gluten-free labeling rule development process. Published in August 2013 by FDA, the final rule put parameters around the voluntary use of the terms “gluten-free,” “free of gluten,” “no gluten” and “without gluten” on food labels.




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Sustaining the 'free-from' wave through safety

According to the January 2015 “Gluten-Free Foods in the U.S., 5th Edition” report from Packaged Facts, Rockville, MD, from 2009–2014, sales of gluten-free products in grain-based categories posted a 34 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR).




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Sustainability cues and consumer food decisions

“Sustainability” means different things to different people.




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Undeclared allergens continue to plague bakery industry

Product recalls in bakery and snack categories have remained consistent over the years, with undeclared allergens the primary cause. These costly recalls are preventable!




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A look at ‘free-from’ label claims

Gluten-free. Dairy-free. Nut-free. Peanut-free. Allergen-free. The food marketplace increasingly features such claims on product labels, but what do they mean? Do regulatory agencies police use of such terms?




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Formulation and manufacturing challenges with gluten-free ingredients

The number of gluten-free products that have entered the market in recent years is quite large—almost mind-boggling. To some degree, this trend was fostered by FDA’s relatively new rule, Gluten-Free Labeling of Foods (August 2013), which allows manufacturers of foods inherently gluten-free to make such label claims. Thus, we now have gluten-free tomato sauce, a product that was probably always gluten-free.




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Perspectives on sanitation efficiencies

An engineer’s perspective on cleaning efficiencies is scary on its own merit—and I’m certainly going to date myself here—but remember the old boil tanks sanitation was so proud and protective of?




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Aloha adds Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bar to lineup

A modern twist on Grandma’s classic recipe, the bar includes chewy gluten-free oats and chunky organic chocolate chips.




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Partake, Marvel team up to 'save the day' with new cookies

Partake, the allergy-friendly snack brand, has teamed up with Marvel for another cookie collaboration that will be sure to "save the day."




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Chips Ahoy! goes gluten-free with new cookie

The debut of Chips Ahoy! Gluten Free cookies comes on the heels of the brand’s MMMproved Chips Ahoy! Original recipe debut, which brought an improved taste to the chocolate chip cookie.




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Better With Buckwheat lands distribution of cracker line

Artisanal buckwheat snack producer Better With Buckwheat is expanding into six regional and ecommerce grocery chains through June and July. 




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Feel Good Foods launches BFY burritos at Whole Foods

The brand is introducing a trio of burrito varieties, making restaurant-quality frozen food more accessible.




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Antonina's Gluten-Free Bakery debuts Double Chocolate Brownies

The launch capitalizes on rising trends in brownie consumption and gluten-free treats.




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Skout Organic unveils Vanilla Macaroon cookies

Skout Organic is launching its newest snack, Vanilla Macaroon Soft-Baked Cookies, as part of the brand’s limited-time Small Batch line of cookies and bars this month.




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Mary's Gone Crackers unveils new packaging

The redesigned emphasizes the company's commitment to organic, gluten-free ingredients and introduces new convenient sizes for single and family snacking.




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Birch Benders introduces Ube Mochi Pancake Mix

Birch Benders Ube Mochi Pancake & Waffle Mix uses purple yams, known as ube in the Philippines, to make purple pancakes and waffles with a sweet flavor that is both gluten-free and naturally vegan




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Love + Chew rereleases Pumpkin Chip cookies

Love + Chew, the mom-owned, plant-based protein cookie company, is unveiling a limited-edition product in early August: its Pumpkin Chip cookie.




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SimplyProtein debuts creative campaign for tortilla chips

Pop culture-infused humor, vibrant design, and a catchy Mariachi riff bridge brand awareness from protein bars into savory snacks.