Dairy Associations Issue Joint Statement On Government's 2015 Dietary Guidelines

The final version of the 2015 federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) affirms the vital, unrivaled contribution made by dairy foods, and reminds Americans that they will continue to benefit from three daily servings of low-fat and fat-free dairy.

Empowered Workers Key To Flowers Bakery Growth

Paul Holshouser believes he is effective as president of Flowers Baking Company of Modesto because he lets people do their jobs.

Giant Eagle Recalls New Year's Pretzels From Select Stores

January 8, 2016 FDA

All lots of Giant Eagle brand New Year’s Pretzels prepared and sold individually from the Bakery department inside select Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets since December 26 have been voluntarily recalled by Giant Eagle due to an undeclared walnut allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The product is safe for consumption by those who do not have walnut allergies.

Grain Chain Pleased With Positive Reinforcement Of Grain Foods In 2015 Dietary Guidelines

January 8, 2016 American Bakers Association

The U.S. Grain Chain, a grains industry coalition from farm to table, is pleased that the United States Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) incorporated recommendations for grain foods in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans that are in keeping with the overwhelming body of current science.  Furthermore, the recommendation for the average healthy American adult to consume six one-ounce servings of grain foods daily, with half of those servings coming from whole grains and the remainder from enriched grains, is consistent with recommendations from major leading health organizations.

Research And Markets: Analyzing The Global Food Retail Industry 2016-2019

January 8, 2016 Research and Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Analyzing the Global Food Retail Industry" report to their offering.