David S. Marberger, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Conagra Brands, Inc., had high praise for Ardent Mills, Inc., the flour milling joint venture Conagra owns with Cargill and CHS.
The premiere flour-milling and ingredient company has announced the launch of two new products, Ardent Mills Egg Replace and Ancient Grains Plus Baking Flour Blend.
Because of the critical role gluten plays in baked goods – providing structure, texture, water-holding and other attributes – the formulation of delicious and appealing gluten-free foods has not always been easy.
Most consumers in a survey from Denver-based Ardent Mills survey expressed interest in buying an item containing ancient grains, and nearly 90% said they wanted to know more about ancient grains.
A recent survey conducted by leading flour supplier Ardent Mills discovered how consumers interact with raw flour, explored their understanding of safe handling and consuming and uncovered potential risky behaviors.