Breads and Beyond

Bread has been a staple for millennia—its consumption has played an important role in the evolution of man and even in his survival as a species. Perhaps it is only fitting then that bread continues to have such significance in our food supply, helping us to face—and even address—many of today’s health challenges.

At one time, not too long ago, the bread category was dominated by refined white bread products, but that may be changing. According to Mintel’s 2009 bread report, whole grains are the …