American Key Food Products (AKFP) announces the expansion of its tapioca product line with the introduction of native waxy tapioca starch. Native waxy tapioca starch is a gluten-free, clean-label, non-GMO ingredient high in amylopectin, that possesses a unique combination of functionalities which make it an effective stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier.

American Key Food Products (AKFP) announces the expansion of its gluten-free cassava flour line. Cassava is a root vegetable that is naturally gluten-free and native to tropical climates in South America and Asia. It is milled into bakery-quality flour by AKFP’s partner companies through sophisticated processes.  … read more

American Key Food Products now offers Native Waxy Potato Starch and Pregelatinized Native Waxy Potato Starch, made in Germany, to the North American food industry.  These starches contain very high levels—over 99%—of amylopectin, which contribute to higher quality end products, such as fruit fillings, baked goods, soups and sauces, salad

American Key Food Products (AKFP) announced that it has shipped more than 55 million pounds of its Premium Cassava Flour since its introduction in 2011 …read more Bakeryandsnacks.com | Food Dive | Prepared Foods

Today’s consumers not only desire the highest quality foods made with the cleanest, simplest ingredients; many also require foods designedto meet their special dietary restrictions…

The gluten-free market continues to grow. Euromonitor reports that global sales hit $3.5 billion in 2016, up 12.6 percent compared to the previous year—and global gluten-free sales are projected to reach $4.7 billion by 2020. In this still-expanding market for gluten-free, snack producers and bakeries continue to develop strategies for growth and product improvement.