As recovery from the pandemic continues, U.S. consumers are slowly making their way back to the real world—which includes dining out at restaurants with friends and family and grabbing lunch at fast-food and quick-serve eateries near the office.

The suggested retail prices are $5.29 for a six-pack of English muffins, $4.99 for a five-pack of bagels, and $4.79 for a loaf of swirl bread. 

The line aims to bring gluten-free bagels with authentic taste to foodservice customers.

The limited-edition bakery product marks the brand’s latest low-carb product launch.

The Red Velvet Philly Bagel Bomb features a lightly sweetened Philly cream cheese core with chocolate, wrapped with red velvet bagel dough and served warm. 

The low-carb producer has partnered with the Grammy-winning DJ on its new flavor.

This week's Fun Friday includes a bagel with no holes, the most popular pizza chains by state, and more.

The varied innovations include protein bars, smaller-sized loaves, breakfast items, flatbreads, and a new keto bun, among others, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to developing new and differentiated products across its portfolio.

Bagels continue to tempt consumers, with better-for-you versions attracting attention and dollars.

KPM Analytics has announced three new instrument configurations for its Unity Scientific SpectraStar product line.

State of the Industry analysis of the fresh bread category, including coverage of loaf and sandwich breads, artisan breads, bagels, and English muffins.

Tortillas, always one of the most versatile breads, had extra mileage to accomplish this past year: consumers wanted better-for-you options for their tacos, flautas, and fajitas. They also wanted these to be easily accessible at their local grocery stores so that they could cook at home during the pandemic.

ADM has announced that the company has achieved net carbon neutral status for its U.S. flour milling operations.

The Grain Foods Foundation has announced the addition of Stephen Lindemann, PhD, to its Scientific Advisory Board. 

Bread is a universal language. Nearly every culture has historical roots in forming judicious combinations of water and grains, seeds, pulses, starches, and other substrates, often functionally lightened with some sort of leavening, and perhaps a dash of salt for flavor. It’s the quintessential expression of science, art, and sustenance.

Capitol Food Company, headquartered in Cerritos, California, is proud to announce it has made significant financial investments resulting in improved efficiency in their blending and packaging facility located in La Mirada, CA. 

Grains are a fundamental ingredient for snack and bakery products. They provide taste, texture, nutritional, and functional benefits. Consumers have a growing interest in wholesome plant-based foods and ingredients

The grain-based snack and bakery industry has a number of vital, perennially important food safety issues to consider as we move into a new year. Food safety has always been important in snack and bakery facilities, and it has ramped up this year due to COVID-19, as well.

KPM Analytics, Inc., a Union Park Capital portfolio company, announced it has acquired Bruins Instruments, a German-based manufacturer of high-resolution near-infrared reflectance and transmission analyzers.

Good Source Foods has announced the expansion of its snack line with the addition of Ancient Grains clusters for mindful eaters of all ages.

Three-year export initiative unveiled at Bakery @ SIAL America.

Swiss technology group Bühler and Ardent Mills celebrated the opening of Ardent Mills’ new Port Redwing Mill in Gibsonton, Florida. 

More than 170 milling industry leaders and guests gathered in South Carolina for the North American Millers’ Association’s 2022 Spring Conference, which ended on April 12, 2022.

The Swedish agritech company BoMill AB unveils BoMill InSight, the next generation of industrial grain sorting equipment able to sort grain lots, kernel by kernel, at industrial speed, up to 15mt/h, based on each single kernel’s internal properties.

Total grain intake is associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes.

Pete Levangie, CEO, Bay State Milling, speaks on the current global grain sourcing situation.

Bakery strategies to help mitigate supply-chain and pricing challenges.

Despite processed grains’ reputation for causing heart-related health woes, research indicates otherwise.

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to DIOSNA about grain cooking for baked goods.

According to the company, consumers want grains that fit in with their taste buds and health goals.

Health-conscious consumers are driving growth in grains both old and new.

The United Sorghum Checkoff Program announced today its new national sponsorship of the American Heart Association’s Healthy for Good initiative, which inspires Americans to make lasting changes in their diets and health one small step at a time.

The organization’s Farm-to-School Curriculum aims to bring food science to classrooms.

Made with just whole-grain rolled oats, it contains 60% more protein than regular oats.

According to the grain company, the products offer higher protein and more beta-glucan.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recognize grains as an important part of a healthy eating pattern. Grain foods provide dietary fiber as well as essential vitamins (i.e., folate, thiamine, niacin, vitamin B6, riboflavin, and vitamin A) and minerals (i.e., iron, zinc, manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorous, and selenium).

The organization advocates for incorporating various grains as part of a healthy diet.

Grains are a fundamental ingredient in bakery and snack food products that can provide flavor, texture, nutrition, and functional benefits. What’s more, there exists a multitude of different grains to choose from, depending upon the product needs. 

An expert from Dakota MB discusses emerging trends in grains.

Global Organics Ltd. has solved the twin problems of fluctuating prices and product adulteration with its newly launched Organic Wild Salmiana Agave Syrup. 

International Molasses (IM) has introduced CaneRite Panela, an all-natural, free-flowing powder sweetener made from the freshly squeezed juice of the entire sugar cane plant.

Consumer awareness of ingredients and their impact on health continues to grow as information becomes more readily available across multiple platforms.

Sweegen’s footprint in Europe became stronger after the European Union Commission published its approval of Sweegen’s non-GMO Signature Bestevia Rebaudioside M (Reb M) for use in food and beverages.

We’ve grown more flexibly remote of late as we seek to connect as an industry. 

Sweegen is expanding its extensive sweetener portfolio in early 2022 with the zero-calorie, high-intensity sweetener brazzein.

Expanding its global distribution presence, Prinova Group LLC has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire industry expert The Ingredient House, LLC.

One-to-one natural drop-in sugar replacer helps cut sugar load in food applications.

Global Organics is proud to recognize its longtime partner, Natíve, for becoming the first Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) sugar producer. 

Bonumose, Inc. has announced the achievement of regulatory and food application milestones in the U.S. and Canada for the low-glycemic, rare sugar tagatose.

CitruSweet, ThauSweet bring lingering sweetness without the need to mask afternotes.