At FiE 2017, GoodMills Innovation will introduce its new product 2ab Wheat, an ancient grain that is very well-tolerated.

The frozen breakfast food category, including waffles, pancakes and French toast, has seen relatively flat growth overall during the past year—but with pockets of positive sales data pointing toward new opportunities.

Bread is the largest category in the baking industry, and as such, faces continual challenges related to incremental growth. While legacy brands continue to perform well, the fresh bread, bagel and English muffin categories remained largely flat to slightly down over the past year.

Usage of the term “better-for-you” can be confusing for some, but generally it means taking traditional foods—including many snacks and baked goods that are normally thought of as indulgent, like cookies and sweets—and improving them nutritionally, including cleaning up the label. This can largely be accomplished through ingredient selection.

Papa John’s International continues to reinforce its commitment to BETTER INGREDIENTS. BETTER PIZZA. and providing consumers with quality menu options and “clean” ingredients by introducing another new pilot—Gluten-Free Crust made with Ancient Grains.

The gluten-free category is constantly in flux. Although people with celiac disease have always had a necessity to turn to the category for grain-centric snack products and baked goods, there are many who maintain an interest in eating gluten-free for other reasons.

TH Foods, Inc., a leading manufacturer in the snack product industry, announced the introduction of four new snack mix-in items to its diverse product offerings.

Bunge recently introduced its new Non-GMO Project Verified ancient grains, as well as its USDA-certified organic soybean oil.

Chef Michael Holleman provides culinary insight into strategic use of grains in snacks and baked goods across retail and foodservice markets. 

If it seems like everywhere you turn, you are hearing more about grains—whole, ancient or sprouted—you are paying attention. You’re also witnessing a major food trend.