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R&D inspirations for gluten-free snacks and baked goods

R&D inspirations for gluten-free snacks and baked goods

New ingredients and technologies help snack producers and bakeries innovate to stay competitive
Melissa Kvidahl Reilly
February 11, 2019
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Anyone who thinks the gluten-free market has peaked needs to think again. According to a December 2018 report from Zion Market Research, the global gluten-free product market was valued at around $4.72 billion in 2017. By 2024, that value is expected to nearly double to reach $7.6 billion.
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best healthy school snack

Best healthy school snacks of 2018

August 23, 2018
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For the fourth annual Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery "Best Healthy School Snacks" survey, we gathered together some of the best healthy snack products and baked goods released within the past year or so. The products that make up the selections for this year's candidates all bring strong nutrition to snack time or the school cafeteria, and they all offer appealing flavor.


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TIA La Tortilla Factory grows its national footprint while staying true to its roots

La Tortilla Factory grows its national footprint while staying true to its roots

La Tortilla Factory continues to expand its reach through upscale, better-for-you and truly unique product innovation.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
May 24, 2018
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Jose and Mary Tamayo embarked on a pathway of innovation in 1977 when they opened La Tortilla Factory in Santa Rosa, CA. It was Sonoma County's first taquería, but the Tamayos distinctively dubbed it a "Mexicatessen", and it put the family on the map. Patrons could order burritos and tacos from the storefront deli, and in the back, they had a machine and bags of masa to produce each day's fresh corn tortillas.
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Kakookies cookies

Kakookies gluten-free cookies

May 24, 2018
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Kakookies—a cookie re-imagined—is making its first appearance at the National Restaurant Association in conjunction with other local Minnesota companies in the American Food Hall – Minnesota Pavilion Booth #8262.


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IFT18 review: ingredient innovations and industry trends

IFT recently took place at McCormick Place, Chicago, from July 15-18. IFT is presented by the Institute of Food Technologists.

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Rudi's Organic Bakery

For over 40 years, Rudi’s Organic Bakery, based in Boulder, CO, has resonated with a growing group of consumers seeking natural, authentic, organic baked goods. Rudi’s has grown from a storefront retail bakery into one of the nation’s leading certified-organic bread brands, even expanding into gluten-free production. Recent developments include working with local grain farmers for its Community Grains breads, with full traceability back to the farm. For the full story, see “Rudi’s Organic Bakery continues its pioneering path of success.”