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CONSIDER B Trans fat free y mid-June, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expects and foodservice sectors since to make a final decision on the Generally Recognized As Safe 1983. Skilled artisan bakers are (GRAS) status of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), according committed to creating the highest to a recent filing in the US District Court, Central District of Illinois, quality desserts possible. Because Urbana Division. The FDA in the Nov. 8, 2013, issue of the Federal of increasing demand for zero trans Register tentatively determined PHOs, which are the primary dietary fat products, Hoff's Bakery currently source of industrially-produced trans fat, are not GRAS for any use uses Sweetex Z from Stratas Foods for in food based on current scientific evidence establishing the health many items and BBS Z for pie dough. Hoff 's Bakery is introducing trans fat free cakes and other bakery products to satisfy government regulations and consumer demand. risks associated with the consumption of trans fat, and therefore that PHOs are food additives. If finalized, the rule would mean food The grocery industry has responded to this important issue over the manufacturers no longer would be permitted to sell PHOs, either past decade. More than 30,000 healthier product choices have been directly or as ingredients in another food product, without prior FDA made available to consumers between 2002 and 2013 according approval for use as a food additive. to the 2014 Health & Wellness Survey released by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA). The 2014 GMA Health & Wellness Companies like Stratas Foods continue to innovate to stay ahead Survey revealed that 69 companies, representing more than half of changing needs of the entire bakery industry. For example, the of US food and beverage sales, reported they collectively have proprietary Flex Palm process was developed in the Stratas Foods eliminated or reduced trans fat in more than 11,000 product choices. Research, Development & Innovation Center, allowing for the zero trans-fat palm oil to function similar to hydrogenated shortenings. "Consumers want to eat better and they want to do so in a way that fits their lifestyles. The 2014 GMA Health & Wellness Survey Hoff's Bakery, a family owned business located in Medford, demonstrates that the industry has responded to this need in a Massachusetts, has been producing gourmet desserts for the retail significant way. America's food and beverage companies have made "Consumers want to eat better and they want to do so in a way that fits their lifestyles." Pamela Bailey, president and CEO of the Grocery Manufacturers Association 24 * JUNE 2015 * instore

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of instore - June 2015

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Editor's Note - Answering the Challenge
What's Ahead
Table of Contents
News - On Our Radar
Industry Research - Trending Donuts
Trendspotting: Pies
Trending Dips, Spreads, Toppings
Trendspotting: Sushi
Consumer Insights - Generation X
Diet Trends - Consider Trans Fat Free
Shopper Demographics - Still Getting Healthier
Nutrition Statistics
Seasonal Promotions - Trading Up for the Holidays
Specialty Foods - Asian Cuisine Takes Hold
Product Spotlight - Sweet Snacking
Specialty Cheese - French Cheese
Equipment - Labor Savers
Product Trends
Next Up
Product Showcase/Ad Index

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