While bread has traditionally been linked to a greater risk of weight gain and obesity, researchers are quickly realising the benefits a loaf fortified with superfood ingredients can have on an individual’s health and wellbeing.
Munchy Seeds – a superfood snacking and topper brand that’s grown into a category leader – has been acquired by Somfolk Ltd, for an undisclosed amount.
Good Source Foods has created a line of heart healthy, low-cal clusters – packed with superfoods and ancient grains – targeting the hottest trends of portion-controlled, low in sugar and functional benefits.
UK organic flour brand Doves Farm has introduced a speciality flour range intended to appeal to adventurous home bakers wanting to experiment with taste and texture, but also bringing nutritional and environmental benefits to the mixing bowl.
Impact Snacks is rolling out its flagship range of sustainable superfood bars – packed in 100% home compostable bioplastic – following a ‘much-buzzed-about’ Kickstarter campaign that surpassed its goal of $20,000 in just 13 hours.
Researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a superfood bread using Australian native bush ingredients harvested by Aboriginal communities.
Amaranth, Mexico’s native grain is now part of the country's 'basic basket' of goods, an official come-back for this nutritious superfood that was sacred to the Aztecs. We look at how manufacturers can use it in their products.
