Last week, Snyder’s-Lance reported third quarter revenue of $589 million, a 41% increase from $417 million in Q3 of 2015. The jump primarily is attributed to the inclusion of Diamond Foods, which was acquired in February 2016. The company also expanded its operating margin from 7.0% in Q3 2015 to 9.1% this year. The gain… Read More: Snyder’s-Lance benefits from better-for-you products »
Aldi is adding seasonal items to its gluten-free brand roster again this year. A recent store visit found a few “new” liveGfree products that will make gluten free holiday recipes a bit easier. We’re talking about liveGfree gluten-free stuffing mixes and a gluten-free version of French fried crispy onions, a must-have for green bean casserole-making.… Read More: Gluten free holiday recipes get help from Aldi »
Pinnacle Foods posted sales of $758.8 million in the third quarter, reflecting a 19.3% increase compared with the same year-ago period. The increase is, in large part, due to contributions from Boulder Brands. The company reported that Boulder Brands recorded sales of $121 million in Q3. Pinnacle Foods acquired Boulder Brands in January 2016, substantially… Read More: Pinnacle Foods Q3 Performance Buoyed by Boulder Brands »
The gluten-free retail opportunity is real. The market is poised to explode. Watch as the number of small-batch artisans escalates to meet rising consumer demand. Their nimbleness, innovation and outside-the-box thinking will breed success. It’s also likely to draw the attention of big CPG manufacturers looking to ride the “free from” wave. And expect more… Read More: 10 Ways to Tap Gluten-Free Opportunities »
An increasing number of big CPG brands are buying their way into health & wellness. And more specifically, they’re looking to stake a claim in gluten free. Last week, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) announced the acquisition of pasta maker Caterina Foods of Pine Bluff, Illinois. Caterina specializes in gluten-free and high-protein pastas made from corn, lentils,… Read More: Big CPG Brands Buy Way into Gluten Free Aisle »
All the latest Gluten Free Retail HQ news you need. Right here. Right now. ADM buys gluten-free pasta maker Caterina Foods. Irish bakery wins contract to supply its PureBred and Promise Gluten Free brands to U.S. and Canadian retail stores. Italy-based Pedon’s red lentil gluten-free pasta expands across Europe. Evidence of uptick in clean labels.… Read More: [News] Gluten Free Retail HQ News – Oct 3, 2016 »
I’ve been following a strict gluten-free diet since diagnosed with Celiac Disease 15 years ago, long before a gluten-free diet became in vogue. At first I relied on Whole Foods for my gluten-free food needs as I learned my new lifestyle and became more accustomed to what I could/couldn’t eat. More recently, though, I’ve been… Read More: Raisin Rack an Independent Slice of Gluten-Free Paradise »