News On Gluten Free from the United States

Tasteful Selections is eager to offer new black Take & Shake cups with gluten-free seasonings!

Advancing its mission to change the way America snacks, Snyder's-Lance, Inc. is introducing its first multi-brand snack packs to meet specific consumer demands: Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Premium and Small batch Kettle.

Herr Foods Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of certain bags of its 1.875 oz. Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chip due to a packaging error that incorrectly states that the product is gluten free.

Just in time for the back to school season, here is your A to Z guide on potato nutrition, brought to you by the United States Potato Board.

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: LNCE), maker of innovative, premium and 'better for you' snacks, is adding more gluten-free products to its growing product lineup.

Snyder's of Hanover Teams with the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) for the month of May to Support Celiac Awareness Month

Snyder’s of Hanover has launched two new, boldly-flavored gluten-free pretzel varieties, providing tasteful, innovative options for those in search of gluten-free snacks.

The National Restaurant Association’s annual What’s Hot culinary forecast predicts menu trends for the coming year. For 2014, the NRA surveyed nearly 1,300 professional chefs to find out what the hottest menu trends will be.

Recent research from Mintel in the United States revealed that 65% of consumers who eat or used to eat gluten-free foods do so because they think they are healthier, and 27% eat them because they feel they aid in their weight loss efforts.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today published a new regulation defining the term "gluten-free"for voluntary food labeling. This will provide a uniform standard definition to help the up to 3 million Americans who have celiac disease.

Inventure Foods, Inc. has received certification from the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) for its Boulder Canyon™ Natural Foods products and manufacturing facilities in Bluffton, Indiana. and Goodyear, Arizona.

A U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (USDA ERS) study shows that 43% of new food products in 2010 carried at least one health- and nutrition-related claim, compared to 25% of new products in 2001.

Mikesell’s Snack Food Company is recalling all sizes of its Honey Barbecue Potato Chips due to mislabeling of gluten free claim.

Recently the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) reached a settlement with Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, concluding that severe food allergies, including celiac disease (an autoimmune disorder), qualify as a disability under the Americans...

Frito-Lay North America division announced the launch of a gluten free recipe section on its website www.frito-lay.com to help make snacking easier and more enjoyable for consumers with Celiac Disease or gluten sensitivities.The new recipe section on t...

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America division recently announced a multi-year initiative to validate many of their products as gluten free, with package labeling to follow.

According to a recent survey, only 19% of Americans rate potatoes as excellent for being gluten free (2011 USPB’s Attitudes &Usage Study). In fact, potatoes are 100% gluten-free!