Seeds and grains may be small in size—but they drive some large food and beverage trends. That's all because consumers are increasingly aware of the nutritional properties of seeds and grains (and, in particular, ancient grains).
The allergen-free food product company received the certification for its new Grain & Seed Bars
April 20, 2018
Palm oil is the most used vegetable oil in the world, according to World Wildlife Fund, and is found in everything from ice cream to laundry detergent. Unfortunately, conventional production has resulted in significant negative environmental and social impact, including large-scale deforestation that’s endangering the future of orangutans.
Bay State Milling’s SowNaked hull-less oats win “Best New Ingredient” NEXTY award at Natural Products Expo West
April 11, 2018
Naked Oats is the common name for cultivars of hull-less oats; however, these oats are anything but common! During harvest, these oats thresh free of their hulls eliminating the 30% yield loss associated with traditional oats. This allows for greater returns to Bay State Milling’s growers—while it eliminates the energy-intensive steps of hulling and kilning (meaning, no heat or steam are needed).
New business unit is committed to partnering with farmers and customers to develop specialty ingredients and products
March 12, 2018
Driven by a team of experts The Annex offers the nimbleness, flexibility and speed of a start-up, all supported with the resources, relationships and expertise of Ardent Mills. It operates as a company-within-a-company, cultivating deep and lasting ties with farmers, university and private research teams, customers, and key vendors to identify, source, grow and pioneer everything from organic and heirloom grains to leading-edge ingredients.
Siemer Milling unveils new research & development laboratory and wheat test-milling facility, conference and collaboration spaces
March 1, 2018
Officials note that the project involved the complete renovation of a century-old mercantile building. Coincidentally, the original store was built by Clemens Uptmor III, the son of one of the partners in “Hope Roller Mills, Uptmor & Siemer, Prop.,” which later became Siemer Milling Company.
Puratos’ goal is to optimize ingredients so that industrial bakeries can have the cleanest ingredient statements. As such, the company develops an extensive range of cake mixes that fall in line with the clean label trend.
Case shipments of ancient grains to foodservice outlets increased by double-digits
February 19, 2018
The NPD Group, a leading global information company, reports that types of grains that were once eaten on a daily basis by ancient civilizations are growing in popularity again with today's consumers because of their perceived health benefits.
A chef's perspective on rice and grain ingredients
February 9, 2018
Prepared Foods talks ingredient rice and grain trends with Chef Michael Holleman, director of culinary development at InHarvest, a Bemidji, Minn., supplier of rice, grains and legumes to retail, foodservice and in-store deli operators.
New pulse flour mimics taste, sensory profiles of wheat flour, while offering enhanced nutrition and product formulating opportunities
February 8, 2018
Called Artesa® Chickpea Flour, the new ingredient addresses a number of issues that have prevented other nutritionally desirable pulse/legume flours from gaining widespread adoption – including taste, sensory characteristics and formulating functionality.