KANSAS CITY — The year 2016 kicked off with the release of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, but the news didn’t stop there for the grain-based foods industry. From the acquisition of Hostess Brands to the widespread flour recall that disrupted operations for months, the past year has been an active one for the grain-based foods industry.

Read on for 10 of the top stories covered by the editors of BakingBusiness.com during 2016.