Inventure Foods Inc. has received certification from the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) for its Boulder Canyon Natural Foods products.
May 9, 2013
Sales of certified gluten-free products in the chips, pretzel and snack category grew 54% from 2010-2011 and sales of the overall gluten-free food category grew 27% from 2009-2011.
This year’s Natural Products Expo West registered record numbers of both attendees and exhibitors.
April 15, 2013
Once again, allergen-free products represented a prominent trend, and introductions were not limited to the increasingly popular gluten-free positioning.
From ancient grains for the gluten-sensitive to antioxidant-rich berries to satiety ingredients for weight control--the future focus is on ingredients that promote better overall health.
April 14, 2013
On a global scale, the gluten-free market is estimated to grow to more than $1.2 billion during the next five years, according to Datamonitor.
Mary’s Gone Crackers announced that Kameda USA Inc., a 100% subsidiary of Kameda Seika Co. Ltd, Japan’s largest manufacturer of rice crackers, has acquired 77.8% of the company.
March 29, 2013
The company's co-founders, chair and CEO will remain in their roles.
In addition to efforts to improve the healthfulness of processed meals, manufacturers also sought to boost the nutritional reputation of packaged meats.
In the area of convenience meals and processed meats, health and nutrition proved a solid selling point in 2012, as developers refined formulations and consumers turned to in-home dining in the midst of a challenging economy.
Ready-to-eat (RTE) cereal makers channeled their inner Mark Twain in 2012, as in “the reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated,” with the category celebrating a comeback year on the new products front.
Vitamin D is known to help strengthen bones, protect against infections during the winter, and aid the nervous and muscular systems. However, some studies have questioned the positive aspects of the vitamin.
March 11, 2013
Vitamin D may strengthen bones and protect against infections, but a tie to food allergies could deter consumers.