Groups for Monsanto, PepsiCo and other major food companies are teaming to form the Coalition for Safe Affordable Food (CFSAF). The group hopes to create one national standard for Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) labeling and oppose efforts in various states that are pushing for better consumer information.
Findings from the Sweetener360 research study conducted by Nielsen and Mintel Consulting about consumer attitudes and purchasing behaviors when it comes to sweeteners indicate that consumers are more influenced by taste and price than better-for-you claims. Their buying habits are different than what they say they are, too.
Whether you’re looking for an ingredient, equipment or service, you'll find it easily on Snackandbakery.com, thanks to new search features for Snack Food &Wholesale Bakery’s online Buyer’s Guide.
Gluten-free pizza now appears on 38% of menus offering gluten-free items. Pizza is the leading gluten-free dish, after salad, across all menus and all meal parts, according to Food Genius' research.
The Grain Chain, an industry collaboration of 10 organizations representing grain producers, millers, bakers and allied manufacturer, reiterates the nutritional value of grain foods to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC).
Freezing weather across the country is damaging crops from winter wheat to oranges and is also threatening livestock. As much as 15% of winter-wheat plants in the Great Plains face damage.
From inclusions and replacers to pre-mixes and dough conditioners, bakers and snack manufacturers have plenty of ingredients from which to choose when creating products to meet consumer demand for healthful, clean-label foods and increasing government mandates.
Bunge North America promotes George Allard to vice president and chief financial officer and names Matt Gibson vice president and general manager of its grain operations.
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