17 Feb 2020
Each fall, the start of school transforms sleepy college towns into swirling meccas of activity as returning students and incoming freshmen converge on campuses and surrounding neighborhoods. For the quick-service restaurants that cater to these students, this annual rite of passage is a welcome end to the slow offseason and an opportunity to win new business.
22 Dec 2019
Are you considering adding gluten-free pizza to your menu? Already offering gluten alternatives but wondering if you’re serving everything correctly? If a diner with celiac disease sent a salad with croutons back to the kitchen, would your staff know what to do? Questions like these are common for restaurants who want in on the growing gluten-free market but aren’t sure how to safely prepare and serve dishes without gluten.
17 Dec 2019
After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) passed a rule establishing standards for labeling gluten-free foods in 2013, studies found sales of gluten-free products increased 136 percent from 2013 to 2015. Inspired by those advocating gluten-free diets for better health, many consumers joined the already existing community of those who must eat gluten-free out of medical necessity.
22 Nov 2019
Consumers are busier than ever, particularly millennials who want healthy, grab-and-go options, and consumer tastes have evolved. According to a market analysis by food manufacturer Vixxio, 32% of convenience store consumers want healthier options and 60% say they are more likely to patronize stores that offer healthy, pre-packaged soups and sandwiches and more fruits and vegetables.
01 Nov 2019
As October gives way to November and peppermint mochas replace pumpkin spice lattes, the holiday season gets into full swing. This is the time of year when thoughts turn to favorite seasonal dishes and meals with loved ones. However, people with celiac disease and other forms of gluten sensitivity often struggle to find gluten-free dishes that serve up festive holiday flavors, particularly at Thanksgiving when pies, dressing, and gravy thickened with flour rule the day.
09 Oct 2019
When the FDA released its standard for gluten-free food products in 2013, it ushered in a golden age for gluten-free eating. Consumers looking to lose weight or emulate their favorite celebrity adopted the diet as a lifestyle choice, joining the more than three million Americans who eat gluten-free out of medical necessity.
01 Oct 2019
From its Neopolitan origins, pizza has become a true slice of Americana, offering friends and family a chance to share savory pies topped with sauce, cheese and a head-spinning array of toppings. While traditional pies feature unleavened wheat, more pizzerias are offering gluten-free pizza options to meet growing demand. According to one estimate, approximately 3.1 million Americans have cut gluten from their diet out of medical necessity or as part of a healthy lifestyle.
12 Sep 2019
Every year, those in the world of natural products gather in Anaheim, Calif., for the largest expo in the natural foods industry. Drawing more than 80,000 people, Expo West provides companies the opportunity to showcase their products to buyers, distributors, influencers and the general natural product community. Each year, the Gluten Intolerance Group’s (GIG) Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) has a front-row seat to all of the excitement from our booth on the main expo floor.
01 Aug 2019
Finding experienced, talented restaurant staff is a tall order in the best of times, but today’s tight job market makes finding reliable help particularly challenging. For restaurants that offer gluten-free dishes—an important option in Italian concepts especially—high turnover and vacancies can place added pressure on management, who must ensure that even inexperienced employees follow safe food-handling procedures.
15 Jul 2019
Have you heard of Generation GF? Generation GF, a program of the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), is designed to build confidence in kids, teens and young adults, and help develop them into the future leaders of our gluten-free community.
01 Jun 2019
Every year, those in the world of natural products gather in Anaheim, Calif., for the largest expo in the natural foods industry. Drawing more than 80,000 people, Expo West provides companies the opportunity to showcase their products to buyers, distributors, influencers and the general natural product community. Each year, the Gluten Intolerance Group’s (GIG) Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) has a front-row seat to all of the excitement from our booth on the main expo floor.
19 Feb 2019
When it comes to food and beverage products, gluten-free is big business, and demand is growing. The global gluten-free products market is expected to reach $33.05 billion by 2025, according to a report by Grand View Research Inc. The expected growth is on account of rising incidences of celiac disease and diabetes, as well as obesity across the developed economies, according to the report. Clearly, going gluten-free is more than a passing trend. For food and beverage manufacturers, the gluten-free market offers a golden opportunity to grow business by meeting the needs of consumers with special diets.
02 Jan 2019
With dining listed as one of the most important experiences for older adults living in senior living communities, paying close attention to dietary restrictions often can be a differentiator when it comes to potential residents and families choosing a community that best meets the needs of the older adult.
06 Nov 2018
Given the fact approximately 1 percent of the U.S. population has been diagnosed with celiac disease and up to 6 percent of Americans have some form of gluten sensitivity, the demand for gluten-free dining options has never been higher.
10 Aug 2018
Living with celiac disease and other forms of gluten sensitivity can be difficult for teens and college students. A simple activity like ordering a pizza with friends is fraught with peril and can even create conflict with peers.
03 Jul 2018
While standards such as Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points as well as local and state regulations outline the procedures for safe food handling for restaurants and other foodservice establishments, these standards do not include guidance for producing the gluten-free food offerings that appear on restaurant menus.
01 Jun 2018
The labels on seemingly gluten-free food products in retail stores can be contradictory or confusing. For example, a package may state it is gluten-free and also include the statement “Contains wheat.”
26 Apr 2018
For many years, people thought that gluten sensitivity had to be related to celiac disease. If celiac disease was ruled out, there was no reason to go gluten-free. However, over the years, that perception has changed.
27 Mar 2018
It’s simply a fact that restaurants are busy places. Getting good food out and serving customers promptly and attentively is the recipe for success, whether your establishment is a large franchise chain or a single location restaurant.
20 Feb 2018
The Gluten Intolerance Group’s Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO) has published a study titled “The Use of Visual Examination for Determining the Presence of Gluten-Containing Grains in Gluten Free Oats and Other Grains, Seeds, Beans, Pulses and Legumes” in a special section of the Journal of AOAC International, focusing on food allergens and gluten.
31 Jan 2018
The unintended presence of gluten-containing grains (GCGs) in cereals, beans, pulses, legumes and seeds presents a major risk for manufacturers and consumers of gluten-free foods. Gluten-free grains, seeds, pulses, beans and legumes can share many steps of the supply chain with GCGs, including being grown in the same fields, harvested with the same equipment, transported on the same vehicles, stored in the same facilities and processed in the same mills.
04 Mar 2020
Gluten Intolerance Group Announces the Rebranding of the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) Mark to Support Global Expansion
AUBURN, Wash. (March 4, 2020)—The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), an industry leader in the certification of gluten-free products and food services, announced it is rebranding the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) mark to support its expanding presence in international markets. To date, over 60,000 products from 51 countries have earned GFCO certification. The GFCO certification program Read More
25 Feb 2020
Growing Recognition of the Value of Gluten-free Certification Leads to 103 Products from 21 Brands Receiving Certification from Gluten Intolerance Group’s GFCO Program in November and December
AUBURN, Wash. (Jan. 2020)—In the last two months of 2019, a wide variety of desserts, spreads, beverages, breads, sauces and snacks were certified gluten-free by Gluten Intolerance Group’s Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), one of the world’s leading gluten-free certification programs. Through the months of November and December, GFCO certified 103 products from 21 brands. Products carrying the GF Read More
25 Nov 2019
MORE GLUTEN-FREE TRENDY FLAVORS: 123 FOOD AND DRINK PRODUCTS RECEIVE CERTIFICATION
from Gluten Intolerance Group’s GFCO Program in September and October AUBURN, Wash. (Nov. 2019)—During this fall, a wide variety of snacks, proteins and drink mixes with trendy flavors, from blood orange to pumpkin spice, were officially certified as gluten-free by the Gluten Intolerance Group’s Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO). From September through October, GFCO certified 123 products from 15 Read More
16 Jul 2019
GROWING AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF GLUTEN-FREE CERTIFICATION LEADS TO 108 PRODUCTS BEING CERTIFIED GLUTEN-FREE
Growing Awareness of the Importance of Gluten-free Certification Leads to 108 Products Being Certified Gluten-Free by Gluten Intolerance Group’s GFCO in May and June AUBURN, Wash. (July 16, 2019)— The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), the industry leader in the certification of gluten-free products and food services, announces that it certified 108 products from 14 brands in May and Read More
25 May 2019
FOOD AND DRINK MANUFACTURERS RECEIVE GLUTEN-FREE CERTIFICATION FOR 132 PRODUCTS
Food and Drink Manufacturers Receive Gluten-Free Certification for 132 Products from Gluten Intolerance Group’s GFCO Program in March and April AUBURN, Wash. (May, 2019)— The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), the industry leader in the certification of gluten-free products and food services, certified 132 products from 22 brands in March and April through its Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) program. Products Read More
