Bronze - $10,000
• AGA Institute
• Alvine Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• America’s Healthy Meals
• Bard’s Tale Beer Company
• BioBalance Corp
• Bio-Rad Laboratories
• Carlsberg Breweries
• Dr. Schär
• Eisai Inc.
• Eurospital S.p.A.
• GIULIANI S.p.A.
• Given Imaging
• Glutino / Gluten-Free Pantry
• The Kogan Family
• National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
• Olympus
• Paul Jacobs, Bail Bondsman, Inc.
• Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
• Salix Pharmaceuticals
• TAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• Daniel & Jill Wallen
• Wegmans Food Markets
• Whole Foods Market |
Supporter - $5,000
• Aesku.Diagnostics
• American Celiac Disease Alliance
• Ani Biotech / Ani Labsystems
• Axcan Pharma™
• CELIAC DISEASE: A Hidden Epidemic
• Celiac Disease Awareness Campaign
• Celiac Support Group Children's Hospital, Boston
• eBioscience, Inc.
• Everybody Eats, Inc
• Food For Life Baking Co., Inc.
• Ford's Foods
• Gluten Free Foods Ltd
• Kenwood Therapeutics
• Kimball Genetics, Inc.
• Kinnikinnick Foods Inc.
• La Vita Health Foods D/B/A EZ Gourmet Food
• Naturally ME, Inc.
• North American Celiac Disease Patient Support Organizations
• PriCara, Division of Ortho-McNeil, inc.
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R-Biopharm AG
• Tom Sawyer Gluten Free Products
• UCB, Inc. |
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AESKU.DIAGNOSTICS provides the largest product range worldwide in innovative, economic and practice-oriented autoimmune diagnostics assays. The AESKULISA® product range covers more than 100 innovative ELISA assays.
All AESKULISA® assays are ideally suited for automation. The use of recombinant proteins ensures constant high product quality.
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American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) / AGA Institute
AGA’s 15,000-plus members research, diagnose and treat disorders of the GI tract and liver. Stop by booth #207 to learn about membership as well as programs and products offered by the AGA Institute, which runs the organization’s practice, research and education initiatives. Visit the Discovery Corridor, sponsored by AGA’s Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition, to support the research of young scientists. The AGA Foundation supports research via grants and public education.
www.gastro.org |
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Alba is dedicated to the commercialization of therapeutics, diagnostics, delivery and vaccine systems that modulate tight junctions of paracellular barriers. The ability to control these tight junctions addresses both the inappropriate permeability associated with numerous immune/inflammatory conditions, such as celiac disease, and the need to improve bioavailability of various drugs.
www.albatherapeutics.com
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Alvine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. plans to develop and commercialize the first pharmaceutical product that destroys gluten before it can cause toxic effects to Celiac sprue patients -- ALV001, an orally administered protease. Alvine continues to research small molecule and peptide inhibitors of other celiac
disease processes that offer promising complementary therapies.
www.alvinepharma.com |
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The American Celiac Disease Alliance (ACDA) is a non-profit organization representing the advocacy voice of the celiac community in the United States. Our members are committed to improving the lives of those with celiac disease and include researchers, national support groups, media representatives, food
manufacturers, and service providers.
www.americanceliac.org
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Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, 100% All Natural and Tastes Great!
America’s Healthy Meals were created for people who are serious about eating healthy. Combined experience of nutritionists, doctors, and dieticians helped us bring you these incredible meals. One hundred hours of recipe development has proven that true dairy free and true gluten free can taste great!
www.AmericasHealthyMeals.com |
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Finnish companies AniBiotech Oy and AniLabsystems Ltd. Oy are introducing respectively a rapid test for both physician and home use and an automatable EIA kit for clinical laboratory use. Based on the detection of autoimmune antibodies directed against tissue transglutaminase, the new tests use the patient's own transglutaminase-IgA immunocomplex, thus conferring high specificity and sensitivity.
www.anibiotech.fi
www.anilabsystems.com
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The discovery of new and better ways of improving the quality of people’s lives is central to our existence. Creating innovative medicines is only half of the equation – we’re also committed to ensuring access for patients who need our medicines to live longer, healthier lives. That’s what AstraZeneca stands for.
www.astrazeneca.com |
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Axcan Pharma is a leading specialty
pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad line of gastrointestinal (GI) products primarily in North America and Europe. All activities underscore the Company's
single, well-defined Mission - to improve the quality of care and health of patients
suffering from gastrointestinal diseases and disorders by providing effective therapies for patients and their specialized caregivers.
www.axcan.com
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Bard’s Tale Beer Company produces the world's first craft brewed gluten free sorghum malt beer. Being beer snobs before they were diagnosed with celiac disease, Kevin Seplowitz and Craig Belser couldn’t conceive living without their favorite beverage, so they found a way to brew great tasting gluten-free beer, naturally.
www.bardsbeer.com |
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“Gluten Free and Full of Taste” Bi-Aglut is guaranteed by Heinz, the notorious American brand. In Italy, Heinz is a leading company in research and development for innovative nutraceutical products. Since 1964 Bi-Aglut has been synonymous with an Italian gluten free diet. Bi-Aglut products are based on four fundamental principles:
• Quality
• Safety
• Taste
• Attention to a healthy,
balanced diet
Bi-Aglut: giving up gluten without giving up the pleasure of good food.
www.biaglut.com
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BioBalance Corporation is focused on
the development of innovative treatments for gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. These life-altering disorders include Pouchitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS), Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, C.difficile, antibiotic-associated diarrhea and celiac disease. PROBACTRIX, has been clinically proven effective for IBS and other GI
disorders. BioBalance has received FDA approval to begin PHASE II clinical trials for pouchitis.
www.biobalance.com |
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Bio-Rad is a worldwide leader in auto-immune, diagnostics and quality control. It offers an extensive range of autoimmune products to improve disease management by identifying patients with autoimmune disease as early as possible and closely monitoring their progress. Bio-Rad offers a complete panel for celiac disease diagnosis and coagulation and hematology quality controls.
www.bio-rad.com/diagnostics
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Carlsberg is in the business of providing people with beer and beverage brands. That is our mission; it is what we do. But there is more to it; we don’t want to just brew and sell beer. We want to provide products that bring our consumers closer together, and in some way add to their enjoyment of life.
www.carlsberg.com
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CELIAC DISEASE: A Hidden Epidemic by Dr. Peter Green and Rory Jones. The first authoritative guide to CD, this book explains how the disease is properly diagnosed, treated and managed. User friendly, it covers everything from “silent” symptoms to the many related conditions, testing, coping with the psychological aspects of a chronic illness and the gluten-free diet. Available for sale at the Symposium.
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To meet the need for comprehensive and current information about celiac disease, the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), launched the Celiac Disease Awareness Campaign. The Awareness Campaign is the result of
the combined ideas and efforts of the
professional and voluntary organizations that focus on celiac disease, along with the NIDDK, the National Institutes of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. www.celiac.nih.gov |
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at Columbia University
The Celiac Disease Center was established within the Department of Medicine at Columbia University in 2001. Its mission: to redefine the future of celiac disease and treatment on an ongoing basis, through continuing advances in research, patient care, and physician and public education. The Center has become world-renowned for its services and programs and is one of the first medical school supported centers in the US dedicated to the treatment and study of celiac disease. The Center is
diagnosing and treating more than 2100 patients annually from around the world.
www.celiacdiseasecenter.org
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Serving New England's pediatric community for over 15 years, the Support Group provides newly diagnosed families with education and support. Our group fosters continued involvement by offering newsletters, meetings and social gatherings, while
providing networking, nutritional and celiac disease education. To purchase our video, visit our booth or website at:
www.bostonchildrensceliacsupport.com |
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Providing innovative solutions which
continually contribute towards improving the lives of coeliac sufferers has been Schär’s strategy for 25 years. As pioneers and undisputed market leaders in gluten-free foods, the Italian company focused very early on research and development. The product portfolio, which is by far the most comprehensive in the sector includes gluten-free flours, an extensive range of pasta and bread, a variety of bread substitute products, biscuits, snacks and much more.
www.schaer.com
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New additions to the eBioscience cytokine product portfolio include IL-15, IL-17, IL-23 & IL-27 for ELISA, ELISPOT, flow cytometry, neutralization and recombinant protein studies. Other product families include TLRs, Treg (Foxp3 & CD127/IL-7Ra), and costimulation (B7 family) in flexible sizes and formats. Introducing JSAN—the robust analyzer sorter!
www.ebioscience.com |
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A continuous evolution of projects, ideas and successes Eurospital is the reference partner for clinicians and laboratory doctors operating in the field of coeliac disease (CD) and provides its customers with high-quality products and services. F-actin, Eurospital’s newest achievement, and Antiendomysium Biopsy are the latest developments available from its wide range of products for in vitro diagnosis of CD
(Eu-tTG, a-Gliatest, Antiendomysium, Eu-DQ).
www.eurospital.com
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Everybody Eats specializes in foods for those who require a gluten- free diet and wish to savor the same well-loved food combinations and the same tastes and textures as everyone else enjoys. We are famous for our baguette, challah, white bread, rolls, and artisanal pizza. Order from our website for daily meals, birthdays, and special occasions.
www.everybodyeats-inc.com |
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Food For Life is a natural and specialty foods bakery located in Corona, California. For over 40 years, we’ve been serving the health conscious consumer with natural “specialty needs” products made from only the finest natural ingredients, including a complete line of specialty Wheat and Gluten-free baked goods available.
www.foodforlife.com
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Progressive in our thinking, FBG has been leading a culinary revolution in gluten-free foods since 1991. Our all natural, ready-to-eat products are manufactured in our 100% GF facility. Available online and in the freezer section of natural and grocery stores. Products include Pizza, Muffins, Brownies and more.
www.foodsbygeorge.com |
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We only sell Foods that Taste Great and are Great Repeat Sellers!!!! Our delicious Bone Suckin’ Line of products includes, Bone Suckin’ Barbecue Sauce (in four
flavors), Mustard, Salsa, Hiccuppin Hot and Rib Rub. All these products are GLUTEN-FREE, All Natural and Certified Kosher.
www.bonesuckin.com
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Giuliani S.p.A. is a mid size privately owned specialty Pharma Company
established in 1889. Giuliani is comprised of two divisions: Pharma and Consumer Health; the core therapeutically areas are: Gastroenterology (Lower Tract GI), Dermo- Tricology and Medical Food (gluten free, aproteic foods.). Giuliani has a revenue of $ 90 million. Thanks to the collaboration with University Researchers, in Europe and USA, the Company has 6 patented projects in the Rx pipeline and several ones in tricology and medical food to assure people a healthier and better life.
www.giulianipharma.com |
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Given Imaging developed, produces and markets the Given® Diagnostic System, featuring the PillCam(tm) video capsule,
a disposable, miniature video camera
contained in a capsule which is ingested by the patient. The PillCam SB Video Capsule is the only naturally-ingested method for direct visualization of the entire small intestine. The PillCam ESO video capsule provides visual examination of the esophagus.
www.givenimaging.com
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Gluten Free Foods Ltd introduce two
international gluten free brands GLUTANO and BARKAT, all products are exclusively
manufactured gluten and wheat free. Together with our entire product range of over 100 products we are pleased to present 20 new products adding variety and taste to a gluten free diet.
For a full list of our range please visit our website at: www.glutenfree-foods.co.uk |
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Glutino & Gluten Free Pantry is a
manufacturer and distributor specializing in gluten free products. The gluten-free categories include; Breakfast, Breads, Frozen, Snacks, Meals, Desserts as well as a complete line of award-winning baking mixes. All told, the blended company offers nearly 600 items that are safe for a gluten-free diet.
www.glutino.com
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INOVA Diagnostics, Inc. develops, manufacturers and sells a complete line of autoimmune disease diagnostic kits & components for screening and specific autoantibody determinations. INOVA
specializes in providing state of-the-art proprietary testing products for celiac
disease, including assays for autoantibodies to deamidated gliadin peptide and tTG. Other products groups include tests gastro-
intestinal, autoimmune liver, rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, connective tissue disease, coagulation and endocrine diseases.
www.inovadx.com |
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Kenwood Therapeutics, a division of Bradley Pharmaceuticals, has been providing quality therapies for more than 60 years
to physicians who treat gastrointestinal disorders. Kenwood products include Pamine® antispasmotic/anticholinergic, AnaMantle HC® hemorrhoid treatments, and Flora-Q® Unique Blend of Probiotic Strains (dietary supplement) that promotes gastrointestinal health.
www.bradpharm.com
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Kimball Genetics is a national DNA
diagnostic laboratory specializing in celiac disease and hemochromatosis DNA testing. Kimball is renowned for its one-day turnaround time and exceptional personal service. Testing can be performed on cheek cells or blood and in-depth genetic consultation is available.
www.kimballgenetics.com |
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Gluten Free Has Never Tasted So Good®
North America’s largest dedicated manufacturer of Gluten Free products including breads, bagels, buns, muffins, pizza crusts, donuts, cookies, mixes and cereal.
Come by our booth to sample the best tasting gluten free products available including our NEW KinniTOOS™ sandwich creme cookies.
www.kinnikinnick.com
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A special thanks for their generous support.
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TASTING IS BELIEVING….
For those suffering with celiac, diabetes or gluten intolerance. “E-Z GOURMET” has created a most scrumptious Cookie in a variety of flavors, satiating and pleasurable. Without compromising the taste or flavor it remains 100% Gluten, cholesterol, and lactose- free, fiber filled and 0% trans fat.
www.ezgourmet.net
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The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness is dedicated to raising awareness of celiac among the public and medical community. Founded in 2003, the foundation strives to restore health and reclaim lives by working to promptly and correctly diagnose all Americans who have the condition. The foundation recently launched a national awareness campaign aimed at raising awareness and funding for celiac disease that will advance research, education and screening, and improve the quality of life for everyone affected by this autoimmune disease.
www.celiaccenter.org |
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Natural Feast® Deserts, “the most healthful desserts in the world” using only natural, healthy ingredients are able to be consumed by most people with dietary concerns or restrictions.
All our products are-Vegan, Kosher Pareve, and Heart Healthy. They contain none of the following: NO Wheat or gluten, Egg, Dairy, Corn, Soy, Refined sugars, Artificial additives, preservatives or coloring, GMO or Nuts, Trans fats, Hydrogenated Oils or Cholesterol!
www.naturalfeast.com
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We are the North American Celiac Disease patient support organizations. We are dedicated to raising awareness by networking locally, regionally and nationally through programs of support, education and advocacy. In addition to patient support, we provide valuable resources to the healthcare
community, food service industry, general public, government agencies and the media.
American Celiac Society:
www.williamshaffer.org/acs
Canadian Celiac Association:
www.celiac.ca
Celiac Disease Foundation:
www.celiac.org
Celiac Sprue Association:
www.csaceliacs.org
Gluten Intolerance Group:
www.gluten.net |
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Olympus provides endoscopy knowledge and solutions that enable healthcare professionals in GI hospital suites, ambulatory surgical centers and private practices to achieve excellent clinical and financial outcomes across the continuum of care. Olympus offers diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopes; EndoTherapy accessories; service and repair solutions; web-based endoscopy information products; GI lab integration services; cleaning and disinfection products and services; cost-effective financial solutions; and consulting services.
www.olympus.com
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A special thanks for his generous support.
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Prometheus Laboratories Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company committed to developing new ways to help physicians individualize patient care. Prometheus focuses on the treatment, diagnosis and detection of gastrointestinal, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases and disorders. Prometheus' corporate offices are located in San Diego, California. Additional information about Prometheus can be found at www.prometheuslabs.com.
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Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX) is the leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services that patients and doctors need to make better healthcare decisions. The company offers the broadest access to diagnostic testing services through its national network of laboratories and patient service centers, and provides interpretive consultation through its extensive medical and scientific staff.
www.questdiagnostics.com |
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R-Biopharm AG is developing and
distributing test kits for food and feed analysis and for clinical diagnostic worldwide. The RIDASCREEN® Gliadin and the RIDASCREEN®FAST Gliadin enzyme immunoassays are the leading test kits for anaylsis of Gluten/Gliadin in processed food and raw materials. The RIDA®QUICK Gliadin dip stick allows surface and single sample testing.
www.r-biopharm.com
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Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. follows a
competitive strategy of in-licensing late-stage products to treat GI diseases. Salix’s portfolio includes COLAZAL®, XIFAXAN®, OSMOPREP™, MOVIPREP®, AZASAN®, ANUSOL-HC®, and PROCTOCORT®.
Exceptional customer service, a dedicated specialty sales force, and quality products highlight Salix’s commitment to the
gastroenterology community.
www.salix.com |
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Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc., of Marietta, Georgia is the U.S. subsidiary of Solvay Pharmaceuticals. Solvay Pharmaceuticals is a research driven group of companies that constitute the global pharmaceutical business of the Solvay Group. The company seeks to fulfill carefully selected, unmet medical needs in the therapeutic areas of neuroscience, cardio-metabolic, influenza vaccines, gastroenterology, specialized markets and men’s and women’s health.
www.solvaypharmaceuticals-us.com
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TAP, headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., is a joint venture between Abbott, headquartered in Abbott Park, Ill., and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited of Osaka, Japan. TAP develops and commercializes pharmaceuticals, including Prevacid® (lansoprazole) and Lupron Depot® (leuprolide acetate for depot
suspension), in the United States to help patients in need of important medicines.
www.tap.com |
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The first commercial kit for measuring human IgG subclass levels was developed by The Binding Site in 1984. Today, we are a global immunodiagnostic company with strong expertise in Autoimmune, Infectious Disease, automation, and detection and measurement of multiple myeloma. Industry leading customer support accompanies our extensive product offerings.
www.bindingsite.com
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A small family owned company formed by a celiac to provide the Gluten Intolerant Community with the chance to enjoy the pleasures of eating their favorite foods again. Tom’s all-purpose flour has become the gold standard for enjoyable gluten free cooking and is a cup-for-cup alternative to regular wheat based flour.
www.glutenfreeflour.com |
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UCB is a leading global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialisation of innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology products in the fields of central nervous system
disorders, allergy/respiratory diseases, immune and inflammatory disorders and oncology—UCB focuses on securing a leading position in severe disease categories.
www.ucb-group.com
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A special thanks for their generous support.
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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a 71-store supermarket chain with stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Maryland. The family-owned company, founded in 1916, is recognized as an industry leader and innovator. Wegmans has been named one of the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ by FORTUNE magazine for nine consecutive years. In 2006, Wegmans ranked #2 on the list.
www.wegmans.com
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The Westchester Celiac Sprue Support Group, a non-profit organization founded in 1992, currently has about 500 members. Support and information is provided to persons with celiac disease, as well as to their families and physicians. In addition to bimonthly events, a newsletter, telephone and email support are available.
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Founded in 1980 as one small store in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market® is now the world's leading retailer of natural and organic foods, with 184 stores in North America and the United Kingdom. We are proud to offer a large variety of gluten free products in all of our stores, including many items from the Whole Foods Market gluten free bakehouse.
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