Month: February 2010

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive report on Tortillas market.
Consumption of tortillas is growing at a steady pace in recent years. The growth
is partly attributable to the rapid expansion of the Latino population and the
increasing popularity of tortillas among other cultures and countries as a
favorite snack and meal option. In the US, tortillas have emerged as the fastest
growing bakery product, and are next only to sliced bread in terms of sales. …

Thumb Oilseed Producers’ Cooperative of Ubly, MI. has recalled certain shipments
of soybean grits and flour because they have the potential to be contaminated
with Salmonella. …

Dr. Adewale Troutman, director of the Louisville Metro Department of Health and Wellness, decided not to recommend that the city ban the use of trans fats in the preparation of foods in
restaurants. …