Major manufacturers in the breakfast cereal world have taken creative approaches to increase the eating occasions for cereal, driven by innovative advertising campaigns. Kellogg, for instance, has launched the Kellogg's Froot Loops Sweetened Multi-Grain Cereal in Grab 'N Go Cereal Packs, with each pack containing 90 calories.

The slowing U.S. economy is affecting virtually all sectors of the food and beverage industry, but the future could be far bleaker.

New product development in the tortilla snacks market has mainly focused on healthier formulations (e.g., low trans fat, organic, whole-grain), new flavors (Thai-style, curry, pizza) and smaller snacking formats. 

Interest in ancient grains has increased around the world, says Lynn Dornblaser, of Mintel International.

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Despite the past low-carb craze, there remain few things that are as satisfying to the senses as freshly baked bread.

Flax seed is a major oil crop and one of the richest sources of omega-3 alpha linolenic acid (ALA) known to man. It is also rich in dietary fiber and is an excellent source of lignans and other antioxidants.

Billions of people around the world depend on rice for at least a quarter of their diet, and for many of them, rice constitutes more than half of what they eat. It is no wonder that the world’s cooks have plenty of rice recipes to offer.