On assignment developing a feature story for Food Dive called A Balancing Act: How to go from idea to successful food startup, I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Shira Berk, founder and CEO of Tribeca, NY-based Goodie Girl Cookies – great-tasting cookies that just happen to be certified gluten free. What a sharp, smart and… Read More »
The Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest (GFFA Fest) is truly a Disneyland for Celiacs. Held in Columbus, Ohio on April 29-30, 2017, the event is run by Gluten Free & More magazine and presented by Enjoy Life Foods. If you’ve never been to a gluten-free food expo before, expect a day filled with gluten-free eating and education. There’s… Read More »
Funny, all those years Oprah spent in the spotlight and nowadays she’s perhaps best known for reciting those three little words, “I love bread.” Unfortunately people with Celiac Disease disagree with you, Oprah – because we CAN’T eat bread. At least not the soft, fluffy and flavorful kind that some of us remember from days long… Read More »
Sixteen years ago I was told that I was slowing poisoning myself by ingesting gluten. Yes, it was 2001 when I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease and went cold turkey on the gluten intake. Rice as a carb became a dietary staple. Using rice flour as a key ingredient in all my baked goods became… Read More »
The turn of the calendar usually brings a host of Top Trends lists rife with predictions for the coming year. Now you can find many of those top trends lists right here, compiled all in one place for your reference and enjoyment. There’s a good read for just about everyone, whether retailer, restaurant, manufacturer, consumer or… Read More »
Several leading UK food brands have teamed to form the Gluten Free Industry Association (GFIA) to support companies involved in the manufacture and trade of gluten free products. GFIA founding members are many leading UK food brands, including Bells of Lazonby, BFree Foods, Delicious Alchemy, Dr Schar, Genius Foods, Mrs Crimbles, Nairns Oatcakes, Northumbrian Fine Foods, and… Read More »
A growing number of colleges and universities are revamping dining programs to include more gluten free food. Last fall, we featured the new gluten free dining hall introduced at Kent State University. Making news this week is the University of South Carolina (USC), which worked with foodservice partner Sodexo to expand gluten-free options. According to a… Read More »