Way Better Snacks has unveiled its latest product – a nacho-flavored tortilla chip – and tipped its signature sprouted grains as a major growth area for snacking.
More consumers are choosing whole grains regularly thanks in part to more sophisticated formulating techniques that better balance flavor and health benefits, according to a survey conducted by the non-profit Oldways Whole Grains Council.
This month Ingredion Inc. rolled out Weightain, a satiety ingredient the firm claims can reduce daily caloric intake by up to 50 or 100 calories per day.
A barley variety high in fructans and positively linked to improved gut health holds promise for wholegrain foods, according to the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO).
Consumer demand for fiber-rich products is predicted to continue to sky rocket, with some industry observers claiming fiber will have ‘rock star’ status for the food and nutrition industries.
Dispatches from the Whole Grains on Every Plate conference
The Whole Grain stamp now features on more than 7,600 products in 35 countries, while the number of new products featuring whole grain claims rose from 164 in 2000 to 3,378 in 2011, according to data unveiled at the Whole Grains on Every Plate conference...
PepsiCo’s Quaker Oats division has created a new center dedicated to oat research and innovation in a bid to “elevate the relevance and benefits of oats through science, agriculture and innovation”.
The global market for whole grain and high fiber foods is set to reach a staggering $27.6 billion by 2017, as the US continues to dominate the market, says a new report.
The release of the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans is among several factors likely to boost sales of whole grain and added-fiber products, according to a new report from Global Industry Analysts (GIA).
People who regularly eat whole grains tend to have less of the type of fat associated with heart health and diabetes risk than those who eat more refined grains, according to a new study.
Cereal enriched with maize whole grains may boost the populations of beneficial bacteria – representing a possible prebiotic alternative to inulin, according to new research.
Nestle is teaming up with the Cleveland Clinic research center to conduct what it says will be amongst the largest controlled studies on the benefits of whole grains.
Diabetic women who enjoy a diet rich in bran may live longer and be less likely to die of heart disease than those who do not, according to the results of a new study published in the journal Circulation.
A study commissioned by the Kellogg Company has found that FDA’s definition of whole grains is restricting the use of health claims linking the grains to heart health and diabetes benefits.
Wheat flour consumption is increasing in the US following a dip that was driven by a trend for low-carbohydrate diets, according to the USDA, as demand for higher fiber, protein and whole grains rises.
The popular Whole Grain Stamp is to be launched in a bilingual
version for use on food products in Canada, expanding its reach to
more consumer groups as awareness of the healthy grains increases.
The taste of wholegrain breads, compared to bread made from refined
grains, may not inhibit consumption amongst consumers as much as
previously thought, suggests a new study.
The American Association of Cereal Chemists International (AACCI)
is meeting this week in Europe, where experts from the
international cereals and grains industry are discussing latest
developments in grain-based science and technology.
Another push has been made this week to promote the consumption of
whole grains, with a new fact sheet sent to thousands of dietitians
around the nation aiming to provide people with simple information
and advice about the grains.
An increased consumption of whole grains and fish could reduce the
risk of developing asthma by about 50 per cent, suggests a new
study from The Netherlands.
The government's new WIC nutritional guidelines should allow for a
broader range of whole grain foods than currently proposed,
according to the AACC International Whole Grains Task Force.
A heart healthy food stamp from the American Heart Association
(AHA) is being increasingly relied on by consumers, according to
the AHA, which says that growing participation rates are a sign of
the success of its heart-check mark.
The major barrier for food manufacturers looking to produce
commercially viable whole grain products is that they do not follow
a clear enough formulation and marketing concept, according to a
contract R&D firm, which has identified...
A small study into the effects of soluble and insoluble fibre on
blood pressure indicates that individuals with slightly high
cholesterol levels may benefit from including plenty of whole
grains in their diets.
Products containing meat and poultry will now be able to feature
the Whole Grain Stamp, after the US government announced it was to
expand the list of goods eligible to use the eye-catching symbol.
Adolescents, an often overlooked population, could also be reaping
the benefits of folic acid fortification of enriched grain products
with lower levels of a marker of cardiovascular disease (CVD), says
a new study.
The Whole Grains Council is to change the design of its
characteristic stamp in a move to avoid potential regulatory
uncertainty surrounding its use of the terms 'excellent' source or
'good' source. The new stamp...
The popularity of whole grains and a growing trend to fortify baked
goods with functional ingredients has added a new dynamic to an
otherwise mature US bread market, says a new report.
The Whole Grain Stamp program is evolving to give the number of
grams of whole grain ingredients in a serving, an initiative that
will help consumers keep track of their consumption.
On the back of increased demand for its stabilized rice bran
product, California-based NutraCea has announced it is to double
capacity at its Dillon, Montana plant, revising its previously
announced decision to increase capacity by...
Wholegrains, but not refined grains, could lower blood
triglycerides, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, say
researchers from the US Agricultural Research Service.
The FDA has released draft guidelines on the labeling of food
products containing whole grains, to support the message of the
2005 Dietary Guidelines. Although subject to comments, it seems
'good' and 'excellent'...
In the absence of definitive action from the FDA, food
manufacturers should take the initiative to promote whole grains to
the American public, clearly indicating if products are an
excellent source or a good source of whole grains,...
A petition filed by General Mills requesting the development of
definitions for 'excellent source,' 'good source' and 'made with'
whole grains has been denied by the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA).
A new report that shows that whole grain consumption can slow the
progression of heart disease has strengthened interest in
whole-grain products that do not compromise taste, writes
Anthony Fletcher.
The shift towards higher consumption of whole grains is spearheaded
by an industry that has had to make swift and judicious adjustments
to formulations in light of the new Dietary Guidelines for
Americans, according to a new report...
The Whole Grains Council yesterday launched its food stamp to the
general public at the Natural Foods Expo West show taking place in
Anaheim. Cynthia Harriman, head of the council, told Philippa
Nuttall how the food industry has reacted...
Yesterday we reported that the CEO of NutraCea will sit on the
California obesity-prevention committee.
NutraIngredientsUSA.com spoke to Patricia McPeak about what
she hopes to achieve.
Australia looks set to widen the definition of 'wholegrain' to
allow more foods to include this term, increasingly associated with
heart health, on their product labelling.
Natural Foods Group Hain Celestial has introduced two new
functional cereals designed to contribute to the development and
maintenance of a healthy body, namely bone health and the immune
system.
A group of cereal scientists is looking to rewrite the definition
of a wholegrain to help consumers identify the healthy ingredient
in foods and lift their intake of wholegrains.
Rubbing shoulders on the shelves with 'low-carb' friendly food
products, wholegrains must reach out to the consumer to remain in
the game. Cereal chemists in the US bring wholegrains into the
user-friendly zone with a new,...
The impact of vegetables, fruits and fiber on rectal cancer have a
role to play in reducing rectal cancer risk with findings from new
study suggesting high intakes could cut risk by up to a third with
whole grain foods as a particularly...
Food marketers in the US can now make a claim referring to the
beneficial actions of wholegrains on reduction of heart disease
risk, following an application from Kraft Foods.
