Glanbia Nutritionals confirms that a fire at its facility in Angusville, Manitoba, Canada, took place on March 13. No injuries were reported.

With the cost of food-grade guar gum skyrocketing and a lack of supply, replacements are being evaluated, and the tortilla industry sees tara gum and locust bean gum as being credible substitutes, claims a hydrocolloid expert.

The Fresno, Calif.-based board has hit the ground running this year with what it describes as a “complete” website makeover.

Ingredient briefs from different suppliers. Check it out!

Kernels is the title of the Wheat Food Council’s first edition (Winter) of its e-magazine, which will showcase quarterly articles, recipes Q&A discussions and more.

In honor of February being American Heart Month, here are some steps you can take to keep your “ticker” healthy. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 27 million American adults live with it. This sobering fact is magnified when you consider that heart disease is largely a “lifestyle disease” that can be prevented through some very simple actions.

Solazyme Roquette Nutritionals announces an exclusive global European commercial agency agreement with global food ingredient parent company, Roquette to sell such microalgae-derived products as whole algalin flour.

A cross-industry panel will look at the critical issue of what the future holds for wheat at the upcoming American Bakers Association convention, April 14-18 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

In a move toward boldly-flavored, healthful products, manufacturers are finding innovative ways to meet the needs of consumers who favor sweet and savory bakery foods and snacks. Starting with the dessert first, familiar flavors and healthful benefits can be found in many of Wholly Wholesome’s pie products.