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Bunge Buys Grupo Altex's Wheat Milling Biz

Bunge North America has agreed to purchase the wheat milling business of Grupo Altex S.A. de C.V.

October 30, 2013

The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year subject to regulatory approval.

Gluten-free Tortillas

Potillas LLC is introducing what it terms is the next generation of tortilla.

October 15, 2013

Potapas are made from potatoes and offer an alternative to traditional flour-, corn- and gluten-free, rice-flour tortillas.

Using the Noodle

A survey found that 59% of U.S. adults eat noodles or a pasta dish at least once a week.

October 9, 2013

Nearly four out of five (78%) noodle or pasta eaters said meat, such as meatballs, is among their favorite topping for any noodle dish.

Consumers and Whole Wheat Breads

Horizon Milling announced initial findings from its proprietary multi-year research program to understand what drives liking and disliking of whole wheat breads by specific consumer segments.

October 7, 2013

Consumers fell into unique segments defined by their demographics (e.g., age, income), behaviors (e.g., brand loyalty), and attitudes (e.g., how they feel about certain attributes) in relation to bread.

New Website for AKFP

American Key Food Products has launched a new website, www.akfponline.com.

September 23, 2013

The new AKFP site is a gateway for food manufacturers to source bulk-quantity ingredients.

Monster Cereals Return

General Mills' Big G Monsters Cereals are returning to store shelves for a limited time.

August 30, 2013

While Count Chocula, Franken Berry and Boo Berry appear regularly around Halloween, their old friends Frute Brute and Yummy Mummy will join them this year.

Full-Flavor Pastas, Sauces

With the artisan, farm-to-table movement and a drive toward minimal processing, pasta is dressing up more nicely than ever.

Rachel Zemser MS, CCS

August 12, 2013

Pasta used to fall into several basic categories: the on-the-fly, kid-friendly type; the vegetarian entrée option; or authentic dishes found in specialty, stand-alone restaurants.

Ardent Mills HQ in Denver

ConAgra Foods, Cargill and CHS announced that their proposed new joint venture flour milling company, Ardent Mills, will establish its headquarters in the Denver metropolitan area

July 19, 2013

The transaction is expected to be completed in late calendar year 2013, following regulatory clearances.

Gluten-Free Pastas

Many companies are taking a culinary approach and creating gluten-free pastas that satisfy with the same organoleptic qualities as mainstream products.

Diane Hoffpauer, Managing Director of Light Heart LLC

July 17, 2013

The gluten-free trend long surpassed sales that would account for the 2-4% of the population who have celiac disease

First Person

Chef Speaks: New Pastas, Pasta Sauces

Prepared Foods talks about pasta and sauce entrées with Tessa Stamper, RD, executive chef and director of culinary for Noodles & Company.

July 16, 2013

Prepared Foods talks about pasta and sauce entrées with Tessa Stamper, RD, executive chef and director of culinary for Noodles & Company, a fresh, made-to-order restaurant chain.