Month: July 2012

Julian Bakery Thrives Amidst Gluten-Free Diet Trend

July 13, 2012 Julian Bakery

For many years medical conditions, such as celiac disease, have caused many affected individuals to follow strict dietary restrictions, including avoidance of wheat-based products. Today, the gluten-free trend has caused such a rise in consumer demands, including customers who are not affected by health concerns, that many retailers have restructured stores to offer specific "gluten-free" aisles. According to a recent report from Celiac.com, these trends may be negatively affecting the traditional bread market that may not offer as many healthy, vegan or gluten-free options to diet-conscious consumers. Barbara Squier, founder of Julian Bakery, discusses the company's approach to these industry issues. …

ConAgra Mills Introduces Ultragrain High Performance

July 13, 2012 ConAgra Mills

The next thing in flour is here. Ultragrain High Performance (HP), the cutting-edge addition to the Ultragrain family of flours, offers unprecedented whole wheat baking advantages like vital wheat gluten reduction, higher absorption and improved mixing performance resulting in lower finished goods costs for bakeries. …

High Liner Foods Introduces Whole-Grain Seafood Products For K-12 School Districts

July 13, 2012 High Liner Foods

High Liner Foods (USA) Inc., the leading value-added seafood supplier in North America, announced today that it has introduced a new line of whole grain-rich seafood products that will help K-12 school districts enhance their healthy meal offerings to meet new U.S. Department of Agriculture nutritional standards. The products will be exhibited for the first time at the School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference in Denver, from July 15-18, 2012. …

Twin Rivers Paper Company Launches Natural Packaging Paper

July 13, 2012 Twin Rivers Paper Company

Twin Rivers Paper Company, a leader in lightweight specialty packaging, label and publishing papers, has strengthened its commitment to sustainable packaging with the release of Acadia Natural, a compostable and recyclable paper made from unbleached pulp. This product design offers a natural substrate for packaging applications such as fast-food sandwich wraps, french fry and carry-out bags, and basket liners. …

JTM Food Group Introduces New IQF Crumbles Line At 2012 School Nutrition Association Conference

July 13, 2012 JTM Food Group

JTM Food Group, a national leader in creating menu solutions for the food service industry, will introduce several new products at the School Nutrition Associations (SNA) 2012 National Conference in Denver, CO. The new offerings will be sampled by school directors from coast-to-coast and from border-to-border as more than 4,000 school nutrition professionals are scheduled to attend the show. JTM, which provides menu items to half of all schools in the United States, which is more than 12.8 million K-12 students across the country, has focused its research and development efforts on creating healthier school menu options; reducing sodium and fat; and adding whole-grain rich products. …