Ardent Mills offers new flour blend for keto and low net carb baking
March 16, 2021
Ardent Mills announced the launch of its Keto Certified Net Carb Flour Blend, the industry's first major net carb flour blend for keto and low net carb baked applications. The innovative formulation can be used as a replacement for conventional flour without compromising taste, texture or functionality.
Ingredient and formulation technologies have advanced to where the organoleptic and nutritional lines between dairy and dairy analogs have almost seamlessly merged
Plant-based milk analogs and other dairy-alternative products comprise a rapidly growing market segment for a number of reasons, including lactose sensitivity/intolerance, dairy protein allergies, vegetarian lifestyles, and environmental concerns. In the US and UK, cow’s milk consumption has declined while plant-based milk consumption has increased significantly in recent years.
Bakery foods, especially baking ingredients, were one of the first categories to experience COVID-19-induced consumption gains in 2020. Last spring brought shelter-in-place orders and they unleashed a once-in-a-lifetime stampede for home baking supplies.
The parties are continuing with due diligence and expect to close the deal in April 2021
February 25, 2021
Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, announced its intention to purchase substantially all of the business operations of Hinrichs Trading Company, the North American leader in chickpea sourcing, cleaning and packing.
Healthful ingredients such as heritage grains, seeds, and legumes, as well as inclusions like nuts and dried fruits, make contributions to the whole cereal package
Today's cereal formulations are adjusting to keep up with consumer trends of eating cereal at all times of the day and seeking more nutrition from both hot and cold varieties.
Jonathan Aplin to take on role as vice president of marketing
January 26, 2021
Ardent Mills, a flour-milling and ingredient company, announced that Jonathan Aplin has joined the company as vice president of marketing. In this role, Aplin will be responsible for the overall marketing strategy and plan execution with a focus on delivering growth for customers.
Olam shares first sustainability report for chia and quinoa supply chains
December 18, 2020
Olam Superfoods, a leading supplier of processed quinoa and chia and part of Olam Food Ingredients, has produced its first sustainability report, outlining progress on positive impact created for farmers and communities in Peru.
New pasta alternative contains one-third fewer net carbs than regular pasta per 3oz serving
December 18, 2020
ZENB, an online plant-based food brand on a mission to make its plant-forward products more accessible and convenient introduced single-ingredient pastas made entirely from yellow peas with the same taste and texture of regular pasta.
Ingredion’s new HOMECRAFT Quinoa 112 Flour helps meet demand for sustainable foods. and beverages made with ancient grains
December 10, 2020
Ingredion Incorporated announced a new addition to its growing range of plant-based proteins: HOMECRAFT® Quinoa 112 flour. The new flour is being introduced in the US and Canada, with other regions to follow.
Flours and starches are perhaps the hardest working ingredients in food manufacturing. For that reason, they’re ubiquitous in food products and relied on for their effect on texture, which is a signature attribute of many foods.