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Gluten-free is a hot product category. It seems everyone in the food industry wants to be involved in this trend, and the gluten-free label claim does attract a segment of the population that is highly sensitive to the ingestion of traces of gluten. Consumers with celiac disease must completely avoid gluten.

Access to just the right information can catalyze manufacturers’ ability to quickly and effectively meet operational business needs as they arise.

September is Whole Grains Month, the ideal time to take a close look at the changing world of whole-grain ingredients.

Many of us are asking ourselves where the summer went, and it is difficult to find a good answer. I hope you had some deserved downtime with family at some point.

Consumer confidence in product quality and safety requires coordination of many efforts by individuals and organizations throughout the food industry.

Fresh is no longer just a descriptive term dropped into a starburst and printed on a label. It has become a consumer priority.

Prior to joining the Grain Foods Foundation (GFF), I knew a few basic things about grains: They provide fiber. They are an essential part of a healthy, balanced diet.

Snacks, baked goods and diverse foods and beverages with local heritage and marketing have been increasingly making their appearance in diverse retail settings, ranging from farmers’ markets to mass retailers.

Private label now accounts for $120 billion in annual packaged goods sales, up 2.1 percent over the past year

FDA is scheduled to release the final new preventive control regulations for the food industry this month.