In 2021, trends toward health and plant-based foods are driving product developers to formulate a wave of new products with grains and seeds. According to Innova Market Insights, grain product launches had a 7% average annual growth rate in the period from 2014 to 2018.
Vanguard of the upcycled food revolution recognized for its trailblazing leadership in creating a new ingredient category to help end food waste
June 16, 2021
SuperGrain+® was the first of many ingredients developed for ReGrained’s food manufacturer and foodservice customers, with others including oats from milk production and pulp from juicing.
The new crackers are made with a nutrient-dense sunflower, pumpkin and flax seed flour blend
April 15, 2021
This new addition to the Simple Mills portfolio is the company’s first cracker product to receive USDA Organic Certification, representing Simple Mills’ commitment to supporting organic, regenerative farming practices.
Consumer interest in comfort foods, especially indulgent foods, is higher than ever. Yet the forces driving that interest are in conjunction with an equally high awareness of the importance of nutrition to health. The two trends need not be in conflict, however. Several strategies already are firmly rooted in formulating better baked goods.
The move will improve production and expand instant rice capacity at the facility
April 13, 2021
The renovations and new installations will increase reliability, volume output, productivity and efficiency and, just as important, advance the sustainability of the production process. Completion of the project is expected in the third quarter.
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.