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General Mills to remove artificial flavors, colors from cereals

General Mills to manufacture gluten-free Lucky Charms

July 7, 2015

General Mills announced one of its iconic cereals, Lucky Charms, will now be gluten free. The news is sure to please many consumers on a gluten-free diet who miss the taste of one of their childhood breakfast favorites.

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Canada increases access to gluten-free foods

Jeremy Gerrard

June 1, 2015

In an effort to increase awareness of celiac disease, the Canadian government has approved “gluten-free” claims on specialty produced oats and foods containing these oats. This labeling change marks new opportunities for food processors and oat growers.

Gluten-free settlement opens door for foodservice allergy lawsuits

Report: Gluten-free market worth nearly $6.84 billion by 2019

Jeremy Gerrard

April 1, 2015

Increasing population and a trend towards healthier lifestyles has given birth to a sustained gluten-free products market which is projected to be worth nearly $6.84 billion by 2019, according to the market researcher MarketsandMarkets in the recent report “Gluten-Free Products Market by Type (Bakery & Confectionery, Snacks, Breakfast Cereals, Baking Mixes & Flour, and Meat & Poultry Products), Sales Channel (Natural & Conventional) & Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019”

Snyderâ??s-Lance completes acquisition of Baptistaâ??s Bakery

Snyder’s Lance expands gluten-free offerings

Jeremy Gerrard

March 4, 2015

Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. has added more gluten-free products to its portfolio as part of its campaign to provide more “better for you” snack options.

Coors debuts gluten-free beer

Jeremy Gerrard

February 26, 2015

With gluten-free all the rage, MillerCoors has joined the movement by launching Coors Peak, its new naturally gluten-free copper lager made from all natural ingredients.

Report: US gluten-free food retail market reaches $973 million

Jeremy Gerrard

January 16, 2015

More than just a fad, the gluten-free market is showing it’s here to stay, according to a recent research by Packaged Facts which says the sales of gluten-free foods posted a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34 percent over the five-year period.

Gluten-free market increased 63 percent in two years

Jeremy Gerrard

November 18, 2014

A rise in gluten sensitivity and the perceived health benefits of a gluten-free diet have forced an explosion of gluten-free products onto store shelves. Because of this, sales of gluten-free food is projected to reach $8.8 billion in 2014, representing an increase of 63 percent from 2012-2014, according to consumer research group Mintel.

Gluten-free cereal goes mainstream in UK

Jeremy Gerrard

November 6, 2014

A new gluten-free cereal option has made a breakthrough in the UK market by becoming the first gluten-free option to appear alongside other well-known cereal brands, according to Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW).

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FDA warns gluten-free ingredient lupin could cause allergic reaction

Jeremy Gerrard

August 27, 2014

The increasing popularity of lupin as a food additive in gluten-free products is causing concern among some in the industry because of its potential to cause allergic reactions that many US consumers may not realize.

TECH FLASH

Gluten-free labeling guidelines go into effect

As of last week, foods bearing a “gluten-free” label must fall in line with national regulations that stipulate what is, and is not, considered a gluten-free food

Jeremy Gerrard

August 12, 2014

Last year, FDA established its final rule defining the term “gluten-free” for voluntary use on food labels.