Proposal to partly replace grains with starchy vegetables still percolating.

NAMA funded study shows intervention lowers cholesterol.

Millennials and Generation Z are more likely to see packaged bread as indulgent and special.

Younger and multicultural consumers are projected to impact a shift in perception and buying patterns of packaged breads.

About half of the gain (in per capita flour consumption) achieved between 1972 and 1997 has now been surrendered. 

The Grain Foods Foundation reported on the progress being made in acceptance of grain-based foods at the ABA Convention. 
 

Comments filed to committee crafting guidelines.
 

The 12-week study will evaluate the impact of whole grains and sugars on blood sugar and gut microbiome.

The American Society of Baking annual educational and networking event will be Feb. 27-29 in Chicago.

Kroger, Puratos, AB Mauri and Bay State Milling represented.