Flours, Grains & Pasta

The Honest Farmer Launches US-Exclusive Snack Brand

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500

South Korea–based The Honest Farmer is entering the US market with Wellinus, an export-only brand focused on clean-label grain snacks. The launch highlights growing demand for low-calorie, gluten-free and additive-free snack options in North America.

Study Finds Flour Type Shapes Sourdough’s Microbial Mix

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

New research reveals that while the same yeast dominates sourdough starters, the type of flour used can significantly alter bacterial composition. The findings highlight how subtle ingredient choices can influence fermentation behavior and bread characteristics.

New Coalition Invests in More Resilient Rice Farming

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Through the Source by Indigo program, farmers receive data tools, technical guidance and premiums for regenerative rice production. The collaboration aims to drive community benefits, environmental gains and long-term farm prosperity.

Pop Oats Brings Crunch to the Oat Aisle

federd@bnpmedia.com (David Feder , RDN) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Pop Oats transforms the humble oat into a craveable, crunchy snack that goes far beyond breakfast. With USDA-backed innovation, the brand aims to launch oats into the snacking universe.

General Mills Expands Kernza Use in Cascadian Farm Cereals

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0500

General Mills is scaling its investment in Kernza, a perennial grain with deep roots that improve soil health and carbon sequestration. The expansion brings Kernza to four Cascadian Farm cereals, furthering the brand’s long-term sustainability goals.

New Frozen Grain Option: Sorghum

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400

This milestone marks the latest innovation effort by USCP to ensure this nutrient-rich, versatile and resource-efficient grain meets growing demand for convenient, high-quality ingredients in food manufacturing, foodservice and retail markets.

Rabobank Warns of Growing Strain in North American Harvest

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Rabobank’s Fall Harvest Outlook highlights challenges facing North American growers amid high input costs, shifting trade relationships and policy uncertainty. Analysts urge producers to focus on fundamentals and sustainable practices to stay competitive.

Greenfield Milling Opens Flagship Utah Flour Facility

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Greenfield Milling has debuted its state-of-the-art Richmond, Utah plant, built to supply Campbell’s Pepperidge Farm under a 20-year agreement and advance key sustainability goals. Backed by strategic partnerships and expansion plans in Texas and beyond, the company is positioning itself as a national flour and bakery mix leader.

Richardson Expands Into Pasta With 8th Avenue Acquisition

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

By moving further into value-added products, Richardson positions itself to integrate grain supply with branded and foodservice pasta, an area where innovation around formulations, fortification, and clean-label ingredients continues to grow.

The Humble Seed Launches Whole Wheat Protein Crackers with Super-seed Blend

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

The brand’s new Whole Wheat Protein Crackers combine a blend of hemp, chia, flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower seeds with whole wheat flour for a crunchy, satisfying snack.

Crunch Factor: The Multisensory Science Behind Snack Appeal

Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Food scientists have long recognized that crunch is something more than a texture; it has the power to affect how we interpret flavor. Crunchy foods yield many sensations and experiences, and are psychologically rewarding on several levels.

Pacha Sourdough Buckwheat Tortillas

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400

The sourdough tortillas are made with only two ingredients: sprouted buckwheat and sea salt, making them naturally gluten-free, grain-free, and allergen-free.

Global Grains: How Rice is Shaping the Future of Menus and Retail Innovation

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Editor’s Note: How is rice, a global ingredient staple, influencing new menu offerings and retail product development? For a closer look, Prepared Foods turned to Katie Ayoub, president of Katie Ayoub & Associates. She serves as managing editor at Flavor & The Menu and is a content strategist for the Flavor Experience, an annual conference for chain operators. Based in Chicago, Katie has been working in foodservice publishing for more than 25 years.

Collaboration Takes Center Stage at Climate Week NYC

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:30:00 -0400

A pilot program brings together financial support from Kellanova, Ahold Delhaize USA, and Bartlett to aid wheat farmers in North Carolina who are adopting regenerative agricultural methods. The wheat from these farms will be combined with conventionally grown wheat to produce Cheez-It® crackers.

EQUII Protein-Packed Mac & Cheese and Rigatoni

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400

EQUII created a complete protein flour using fermentation, with the launch of its flagship Bread products last year. EQUII’s goal is to disrupt age-old fermentation methods with modern day innovation, combined with culinary art to make animal-free products that deliver great taste and complete protein.

Lotus Foods to Accelerate Shift Toward Regenerative Food System

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:45:00 -0400

The investment will enable Lotus Foods to further scale its business by deepening investments along its value chain, from sourcing new global rice cultivation communities to growing and diversifying its customer base.

Ardent Mills Names New Leadership

Thu, 23 May 2024 13:30:00 -0400

Wallace brings nearly 30 years of experience and a successful track record of leadership in business growth, strategy, commercial, trading and risk management in the food and agriculture industries.

Ardent Mills CEO, Dan Dye, Announces Retirement

Thu, 02 May 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Ardent Mills is conducting both an internal and external search, and the board seeks to announce a new CEO in the near future.

Ardent Mills: Insights From Trend to Table

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Based on these findings, the report further outlines opportunities to spark innovation in flour and grain-based foods across a wide range of industry sectors.

Riviana Foods Expands Ready-to-Serve Rice Production Capacity

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:30:00 -0400

The first phase consisted of renovating approximately 20,000sq-ft of the plant to double its current capacity to produce Minute® ready-to-serve rice cups.

The Shape of Pasta

federd@bnpmedia.com (David Feder , RDN) — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Pasta is always consumer favorite, but when it comes to including it in formulations, product developers must really use their noodle.

White River Soy Processing Purchases Benson Hill Ingredients

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0500

White River Soy Processing, LLC (White River), a developer and operator of oilseed processing plants in the US, announced that it purchased Benson Hill Ingredients, LLC, which operates an established food grade soybean processing facility in Creston, Iowa, from Benson Hill, Inc.

Siemer Milling Company Pledges $1 million Gift to the University of Illinois for Wheat Research

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0500

The Illinois Wheat Initiative will bring together faculty to collaborate on research related to wheat cultivation in Illinois. The hope is that other entities throughout the wheat value chain — including growers, millers, and food companies — will invest in the Illinois Wheat Initiative to advance the industry.

Millbio: Clean Label, Shelf Life

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Italy’s MILLBO has established a North America presence with the opening of Millbio North America, Rochelle Park, NJ. With this east coast location, the company has expanded its sales and customer support teams for continued growth and business development in the Americas.

Ronzoni Develops Brand Evolution

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:30:00 -0400

Ronzoni is relaunching with a refreshed brand identity and integrated marketing campaign, paying homage to its 108-year heritage while adapting to today’s dynamic shopper needs.

Brooklyn Brewery and Yolélé Collaborate to Release 'Fonio Rising' Beer Worldwide

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 06:45:00 -0400

Fonio Rising Double Pilsner (6.4% ABV) is a golden lager that exudes a robust and crisp profile, featuring vibrant tropical fruit notes.

Seeds of Change Super Grains

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Seeds of Change™, a part of Mars, introduced its new innovation called Super Grains. This latest line-up makes eating wholesome, organic meals accessible through three cuisine-based flavor varieties.

Better Breads (and More)

garrisonr@bnpmedia.com (Robert Garrison) — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

A successful product formula needs just the right ingredients in the right proportions. The same axiom applies to a great company and/or a disruptive innovation. It requires just the right combination of people, process, product and consumer appeal—which in this case, involves protein, an essential dietary macronutrient.

Cold-Pressed Processing Transforms Dried Green Bananas into Pasta

garrisonr@bnpmedia.com (Robert Garrison) — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Solely says it used its signature, patented cold-pressing process to transform dried green bananas into a traditional fusilli shape and texture. The dark-colored Organic Green Banana Fusilli Pasta cooks to an al-dente texture in just four minutes and is ready to be topped with a sauce or other ingredients.

How Equii Formulates Bread with 10g of Protein Per Slice

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Prepared Foods Chief Editor Bob Garrison talks protein with Dr. Baljit Ghotra, co-CEO and co-founder of EQUII Foods, a San Francisco Bay-area start-up whose Equii retail and foodservice breads and bread mixes boast two times more protein, 30% fewer carbs, and 50% less sugar compared to other leading brands.