Oatmeal Toasters are squares, a bit smaller than a slice of bread, with a soft, chewy texture.

Maple Leaf Foods announced that chef Bob Villeneuve has been appointed director of Culinary Innovation.

Betty Crocker has two additions to its baking mix lineup -- Shake-n-Pour desserts and Cereal-flavored Muffins.

Wonder has introduced three new wheat breads.

Mrs. Fields Famous Brands and Interbake Foods LLC announced a long-term licensing partnership.

Infusions might be most often associated with ice cream and frozen desserts, but the concept is establishing a place for itself in other segments and categories. In incorporating these elements, manufacturers are discovering inclusions have a variety of selling points.

Dr. Schar USA opened its first gluten-free manufacturing facility in the U.S.

Canyon Bakehouse’s 100% gluten-free muffins are made with a blend of berries, seeds and grains. Each muffin contains 4g of protein and 2g of dietary fiber.

Udi’s Gluten Free Foods burst onto the natural foods scene a couple of years ago, with its gluten-free bread a particular highlight of several recent editions of Natural Products Expo West. But, this year saw the company branch into new options for gluten-free consumers.

Whether fueled by celebrity dieting efforts or genuine dietary need (or even both), the market for allergen-free products in the U.S. continues to grow, but the surge is by no means confined stateside.