To Be or Not to Be Labeled as Gluten-Free, That is the Question

December 17, 2020 AIB International

One of the most popular trends of the past decade, 20 percent of Americans now either reduce or have eliminated gluten from their diets, even if they don’t have celiac disease. This popularity can be attributed to studies that claim health benefits from adopting such a diet, as well as various celebrity endorsements.

IDDBA Publishes New COVID-19 Impact Report

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) has announced their latest COVID-19 Impact report. These reports from IDDBA are monthly updates to the COVID-19 situation with interest in Bakery, Dairy, Deli Meat, Deli Cheese, and Deli Prepared.

Ingredion Launches HOMECRAFT Quinoa 112 Flour for Superfood Nutrition

December 17, 2020 Ingredion Incorporated

Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR), a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to the food and beverage manufacturing industry, today announced a new addition to its growing range of plant-based proteins, HOMECRAFT® Quinoa 112 flour. The new flour is being introduced in the U.S. and Canada, with other regions to follow.

Welbilt and HCL Enter Into a Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Development and Roll-Out of KitchenConnect Digital Platform Solution in Global Commercial Foodservice Industry

December 17, 2020 Welbilt

Welbilt, Inc. (NYSE:WBT), a leading global provider of commercial foodservice equipment, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with HCL Technologies Ltd (HCL), a leading global technology company, to accelerate the development of Welbilt’s KitchenConnect® digital platform and its roll-out to Welbilt’s customers.

Freshly Launches FreshlyFit, New Meals to Fuel Active Lifestyles

December 17, 2020 Freshly Inc.

Like Freshly, FreshlyFit’s ready-to-eat meals are gluten-free and built on a foundation of clean, whole-food ingredients, but focus on a lower-carb, protein-powered nutritional profile to help fuel workouts, optimize recovery, maintain muscle mass, and support weight management.