At the 2011 International Pizza Expo®, the world’s oldest and largest pizza-only trade show, gluten-free industry experts Alice Bast, President and Founder of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), and Bryan Scherer, Penford Food Ingredient Co. Director of Research and Development, will hold an educational session entitled, Understanding Gluten-free Foodservice Opportunities.
Today Handy International announces the world’s first and only Certified Gluten-Free Crab Cake. The certification, issued by the independent auditing body Gluten-Free Certification Organization (http://www.gfco.org) comes on the heels of months of development effort centered on rethinking the crab cake. Handy was able to produce an alternative for gluten-free consumers that can pass a testing protocol far more stringent as the proposed USFDA standard.
In the first-ever gluten free pizza competition, nine of America’s top pizza makers showed up to battle for the first place gluten free pizza peel trophy, bragging rights and a coveted spot on the U.S. Pizza Team. But, it was Patrick Maggi of Pasquale’s Deli(pasqualesdeli.com) in Damascus, Maryland, who was named America’s best gluten free pizza maker. The event was hosted by PMQ Pizza Magazine (PMQ.com) during the seventh annual Orlando Pizza Show (OrlandoPizzaShow.com) on September 12.
Increasingly, people are opting for gluten-free meals and products when dining out or doing their grocery shopping. This is because gluten sensitivities and intolerances are becoming more well-known to the public. In fact, according to the Celiac Disease Foundation, one in every 133 people is affected by celiac disease. Problem is, 97 percent of those experiencing it are still undiagnosed. And those who are aware of the issue and are try to avoid gluten may not know where to start, when it comes to cooking for the family.
A study by the National Institutes of Health shows that one in 133 Americans cannot tolerate gluten, a substance in wheat and some other grains. Viitals Specialty Bakery (www.viitals.com) and the Gourmet Pizza Company restaurant, both in Tampa, FL, have teamed up to serve their vegan and gluten-intolerant customers gluten-free pizza.
As the food service industry continues to mainstream gluten-free foods and menus, the Gluten Free Resource Education and Awareness Training(GREAT) program has become a decided advantage for businesses looking to enter the
market.
While the trendiness of gluten-free diets has been increasingly covered in the media, as stars like Oprah pick it up, the gluten-free diet should not be discounted as a passing phase.
in celebration of National Celiac Disease Awareness Day, September 13th, SAM & LOUIE’S New York Pizzeria announces that Gluten free pizzas are now available. In an effort to become more health conscious, Gluten free pizzas are now being offered at all 15 SAM & LOUIE’S locations. In addition to SAM & LOUIE’S new crust, salad dressings, sauces and most meat toppings are Gluten free.
Responding to the dietary needs and trends expressed by consumers, Pizza Pizza will now offer gluten-free pizza at all of its traditional restaurants.