Mrs. Rios Corn Products Issues Allergy Alert, Recalls Flour Tortillas

November 3, 2009 FDA

Mrs. Rios Corn Products in San Angelo, Texas is recalling its flour tortillas distributed in Texas because they may contain undeclared Whey.

Whole Grain Stamp Approach Praised by IOM

November 2, 2009 Oldways Preservation Trust

A report by the Institute of Medicine has recommended that the labeling of the whole grain content of food become mandatory.

Maltodextrin Boosts Quality Of Gluten-Free Bread: Study

A new study from Poland says gluten-free bread formulations made with maltodextrin may improve bread volume and gove a boost to crumb hardening in storage.

Health Dominates Muffin Market

Muffins have long been a breakfast staple. The latest trend is to now incorporate ways to make them more nutritious, while preserving their delicious flavors and textures.

Flowers Foods Acquires Tortilla Maker Leos Food

October 26, 2009 Flowers Foods, Inc.

Flowers Foods, one of the nation’s leading producers and marketers of packaged bakery foods for retail and foodservice customers, has acquired Leos Foods, makers of an extensive line of flour and corn tortillas and tortilla chips.