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Gluten-free Snacking Option

Mediterranean Snacks will introduce a gluten-free certified, innovative mini meal product line, tapaz2go, combining its protein-rich Lentil Crackers with hummus, at the Summer Fancy Food Show June 30-July 2.
May 17, 2013
The new tapaz2go product will expand the brand further into gluten-free nutritious snacking.
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GF Certification for Boulder Canyon

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.
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Natural Selection

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.
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Formulating for Health

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.
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Kameda Buying Mary's Gone Crackers

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.
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2013 New Products Annual: Meals

Making Meals Matter

In addition to efforts to improve the healthfulness of processed meals, manufacturers also sought to boost the nutritional reputation of packaged meats.
William A. Roberts, Jr.
March 28, 2013
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.
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Non-dairy Cheese Products

Daiya has added new non-dairy-based cheese products to its line.
March 26, 2013
Slices and Cream Cheese Style Spreads extend the company's line-up into additional eating occasions and categories.
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NRA Names FABI Award Recipients

The National Restaurant Association announced the recipients of the FABI Awards.
March 26, 2013
The awards recognize progressive food and beverage innovations that are expected to make a significant impact in the restaurant industry.
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2013 New Products Annual: Cereals & Breakfast Bars

Cereals and Bars Expand and Diversify

Fueled by growth in gluten- and other allergen-free items, breakfast cereals and bars saw a resurgence in 2012.
Tom Vierhile
March 22, 2013
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.
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