American teenage girls are two times more likely to consume gum than the average US consumer, according to the US National Confectioner’s Association (NCA).
Adding rice bran to a rice flour-based gluten-free bread recipe could boost fiber content and improve the sensory acceptance and shelf life, according to researchers.
New Nature Valley protein bars will be as big as Fiber One brownies in their first year, General Mills has predicted as consumers replace “mindless munching” with healthier snacking options.
Saffron Road, the packaged food brand of American Halal, has launched three all natural, gluten-free, Halal certified chickpeas at Whole Foods Market in the US.
Barry Callebaut and Mexico’s Chocolates Turin have announced the opening of the first Chocolate Academy in Mexico. It is Barry Callebaut’s 14th Chocolate Academy in the world.
US-based Jerry’s Nut House, a provider of a variety of nuts and treats, has announced that it will be offering candy in bulk for those looking for purchasing candy in mass quantity.
Ingredients firm AB Mauri has a patented technology for reduced-fat tortillas that opens up opportunities in a vastly untapped market sector, a company director said.
Alessi, a bakery and catering business based in Florida, US, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking to reorganize its debts. The company ran into financial troubles due to high commodity prices.
The EU Sugar Users Association (CIUS) has welcomed debate on sugar reform scheduled in the European Parliament on Monday, ahead of an EU vote on whether to abolish sugar quotas under Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reforms.
The Edinburgh-based gluten-free food specialist Genius Foods has struck a deal with French retail chain Carrefour to sell gluten-free croissant, pain au chocolat and other products in Spain.
England native and baking entrepreneur Tracy Claros is already focused on Christmas due to making most of her money during the holiday shopping season.
Odom's Tennessee Pride, breakfast sandwich brand in US, a division of ConAgra Foods, has introduced new Premium Minis Hot Dogs and Buns to the snack and lunch segments.
