Whole Grain Stamp Approach Praised by IOM

November 2, 2009 Oldways Preservation Trust

A report by the Institute of Medicine has recommended that the labeling of the whole grain content of food become mandatory.

Maltodextrin Boosts Quality Of Gluten-Free Bread: Study

A new study from Poland says gluten-free bread formulations made with maltodextrin may improve bread volume and gove a boost to crumb hardening in storage.

Health Dominates Muffin Market

Muffins have long been a breakfast staple. The latest trend is to now incorporate ways to make them more nutritious, while preserving their delicious flavors and textures.

Flowers Foods Acquires Tortilla Maker Leos Food

October 26, 2009 Flowers Foods, Inc.

Flowers Foods, one of the nation’s leading producers and marketers of packaged bakery foods for retail and foodservice customers, has acquired Leos Foods, makers of an extensive line of flour and corn tortillas and tortilla chips.

Bakery-Cafe Heats Up With Business

Missouri-based Panera Bread has tapped the interest of consumers with one franchise owner saying he is enjoying a sales trend thats running against the industry trend.