Traditionally, proteins such as glutenin and gliadin have been favored in baking for their role in dough texture and structure. However, as consumer awareness of health, nutrition, and sustainability has grown, the focus has shifted to incorporating a broader range of protein sources into baking.

The two-day event brought more than 200 food and beverage industry attendees together on a unique discovery journey themed, “A Canvas for Creation.” It featured new concepts, flavors and ingredients designed to help them grow their product portfolios and craft solutions for the future.

Based on these findings, the report further outlines opportunities to spark innovation in flour and grain-based foods across a wide range of industry sectors.

New Pepperidge Farm Lemon Blueberry Flavored Swirl offers an elevated pairing of zesty lemon and sweet blueberry flavors swirled into every slice and is an addition to breakfast breads.

As part of the agreement, Vandemoortele will acquire a majority stake in Banneton, while Victor and Alex Litinetsky, founders of Banneton, will stay invested in the capital and continue to lead the day-to-day management of the business after closing.

The specially blended chocolate chips feature a higher cacao content and a higher concentrate Madagascar vanilla extract resulting in a well-rounded chocolate flavor while reducing bitterness.

These grain-free Crispbread Crackers™ represent a bold statement in the evolution of clean snacking. Free from the top 14 allergens and corn, with 20g of complete protein and zero added sugar, the artisan flavor profile aims to evolve the snacking experience.

The founder of Justin's and the former CEO of Rudi's and Lily's joined forces last year to reinvent Rudi's Organic Bakery—and give this nearly 50-year-old company the mentality of a start-up! Jane Miller was CEO at Rudi’s from 2008 to 2014. 

PalmAgility® 600 series compound coating fats (pictured) are a new line of patent-pending, specialty fats designed for a variety of applications including fillings, drizzling, enrobing and bottoming for bakery, snacks and confectionery products. 

Simple Mills, the company on a mission to revolutionize the way food is made to nourish people and planet through better-for-you foods, is debuted two snacks at Natural Products Expo West 2024: Lemon Seed & Nut Flour Sweet Thins and Pizza Pop Mmms Baked Snack Crackers.