The Tortilla Industry Association (TIA), Arlington, Va., launched the International Flatbreads Federation (IFF), a new association focused on the flatbread industry designed to address manufacturing complexities, industry growth and support those that produce flatbreads commercially.

American Flatbread, Pittsfield, N.H., launched Hot Frustas, which are a unique take on Italian street food.

Kontos Foods, Inc., Paterson, N.J., re-launched its SmartCarb flatbread as Greek Lifestyle Flatbread.

Kontos Foods, Inc. opened a new 45,000-square-foot facility in Paterson, N.J., to manufacture its French-style Traditional and Savory Crepes, the Lite, Elegant Skinny Wrap and several varieties of Kontos Fillo Dough and related Fillo products.

Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods, Austin, Texas, launched a new line of Italian flatbread.

The new Rustic Crust Ciabatta Flatbread is said to be one of the first ciabatta flatbreads sold in grocery and natural food stores.