The local New Jersey-based brand debuts full line of avocado bread products in one of the largest independent grocers in the nation.

The brand aims for the sweet spot between better-for-you and indulgence.

The bread brand is aimed at the BFY market with zero added sugar, non-GMO ingredients, and high fiber content.

The 30-minute MegaTrends for 2025 & Beyond will aim to offer insights driving key consumer categories.

After 10 years of offering gluten-free delectables, the company keeps innovating, balancing between health and good taste.

The Quincy, Mass.-based flour and grain-based products provider says it’s acquiring T.J. Harkins Basic Commodity Brokers Inc. and subsidiaries, a supplier of natural, nutritious and flavorful ingredients for grain-based foods. Harkins also supplies sesame and edible seeds, sweet spices, ancient grains, specialty grain flours and grain blends.

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Bread is often fortified with dietary fiber of various origins to meet “good” and “excellent” source-of-fiber claims. 

Consumer and industry demands prompt manufacturers to search for gums and starches that do more than just thicken and texturize formulations. Ingredient suppliers are stepping up to the mixing bowl and developing functional ingredients for gluten-free, clean-label, and nonallergenic, GMO-free and low-calorie products.

Niagara Fiber LLC, a global supplier of insoluble fiber products, acquires Allied Blending and Ingredients Inc., a provider of fiber- and starch-based proprietary products and mixes.

In response to consumer scrutiny, snack and bakery brands hustle to achieve a “clean label.”

Penford Food Ingredients' GumPlete GF 101 improves texture in gluten-free baked goods applications, such as bread, cookies, muffins and cakes.

Available from leading ingredient suppliers, egg replacers offer bakers readily available, cost-effective egg alternatives.

The aftermath of the avian influenza outbreak reveals multiple ingredient options for bakers.

Tate & Lyle PLC, a leading global provider of speciality food ingredients and solutions, has announced the introduction of its tapioca-based CLARIA Bliss starch to the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region, responding to growing demand from consumers for cleaner label products.

In today’s highly competitive snack and bakery market, collaboration between ingredient and equipment supplies and their customers continues to grow more common.

Ingredion Incorporated has announced in the U.S. the introduction of SUSTRA 2434 slowly digestible carbohydrate, a clean label starch-based solution for manufacturers of energy-focused nutritional products including bars, snacks and supplements.

The Minnetonka, Minn.-based food solutions and potassium chloride supplier strikes a deal with Barentz Europe B.V., which is present in 26 countries in Europe, to distribute its Advanced Formula potassium chloride to food manufacturers in Europe. Nu-Tek says that governments in the U.K. and the Netherlands are close to making mandatory rules regarding sodium levels in food products with the aim to reduce high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.

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Nu-Tek Food Science, Minnetonka, Minn., has signed an agreement with Tovani Benzaquen Ingredients, Sao Paulo, to distribute Nu-Tek Salt Advanced Formula Potassium Chloride to food manufacturers in Brazil.

Nu-Tek Food Science’s Salt for Life Sea Salt Blend earns a 2013 Food & Beverage Innovations Award.

The American Bakers Association and Snack Food Association say the findings from a recent Institute of Medicine report add a new perspective to the national discussion of sodium’s role in the American diet.

From inclusions and replacers to pre-mixes and dough conditioners, bakers and snack manufacturers have plenty of ingredients from which to choose when creating products to meet consumer demand for healthful, clean-label foods and increasing government mandates.

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A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that nearly half of children’s sodium intake comes from 10 foods, including bread and rolls.

The numbers regarding heart disease are staggering. More than one in four Americans die as a result of the disease, and it is the leading cause of death for men and women. It impacts so many of us, either personally or through our connections to loved ones, friends and family.

Interview with Ajinomoto about strategies for snacks and baked goods that offer both craveable flavor and better-for-you nutritionals.

UK intellectual property investment group Tekcapital PLC has announced a major expansion of its MicroSalt brand.

Mexican food brand introduces small-sized tortillas using authentic soft flour tortilla recipe.

Freebirds World Burrito, known as Texas’ No.1 Burrito, is adding two new plant-based options to its endless possible combinations of bowls and burritos.

Starting in March 2022, Egglife Foods is bringing its everything bagel egglife egg white wraps to Costco stores exclusively in the Pacific Northwest, for the first time ever.

The tortilla category did well over the past year, possibly because people are now staying home and working at home more often, and thus able to cook more elevated lunchtime meals.

 Webinar showcases how ingredients work together to create excellent tortilla products.

Cali'flour Foods is launching two new tortilla/flatbread flavors just in time to plan a fiesta: Chili Lime & Taco.

Tortilla Pockets are crafted with a sealed bottom and are portable, making them easy for everyone in the family to hold.

Even with a sound production process, tortilla appearance depends greatly on raw ingredient quality.

Better-for-you tortillas available at select Sprouts, Shop Rite, and Wegmans locations.

Mission Foods has released Zero Net Carbs tortillas in two flavors: Original and Sundried Tomato Basil.

Company also releases Nutri-Ricas Carb Watch tortillas with new Salsa Roja flavor.

The line of tortillas features chocolate, churro, ranch, BBQ, pumpkin spice, and buffalo spice flavors.

The better-for-you tortillas contain just flour, water, avocado oil, and salt.

Starting with a warm flour tortilla, the tacos come in pairs and are made with scrambled eggs, melted sharp white cheddar cheese, fire-roasted corn, and a drizzle of lime crema.

Tortillas have become a versatile carrier for many meals. While typically associated with Mexican foods, tortillas can be used across a broad range of foods and cuisines. 

The new offerings are available now at select grocers and will be rolling out across the country in the coming months.

The retailer’s new line includes snacks, desserts, beverages, and other items.

The tortillas can be found at most major Northern California grocery chains, plus some in Southern California and Texas. 

AMCO Proteins has launched HG-80, an all-natural plant-based dough conditioner that reduces mix time.

Givaudan has published initial insights and the first commercial innovation inspired by the fifth savory edition of its global Chef’s Council event – The Protein Challenge.