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Camp Joins CDI

California Dairies Inc. (CDI) announced David Camp has joined its executive team.

February 19, 2014

Camp will be senior vice president and CFO.

Hampton Creek Gets Financing

Hampton Creek has completed a $23 million Series B financing round.

February 19, 2014

The financing was led by Li Ka-shing’s Horizons Ventures.

More for Non-GMOs

The decision to buy or not buy non-GMO foods often is based on price.

February 18, 2014

Some 67% of all primary grocery shoppers are not willing to pay a higher price for non-GMO foods.

Snacking on Bars

Snack bar sales have skyrocketed, a result of a combination of factors.

February 18, 2014

In a typical two-week period, almost a quarter of Americans eat some type of snack bar at home or bring one from home to eat later.

CSPI wants Sugary Drinks Off Menus

Health organizations and U.S. nutrition experts say they are calling on fast-food restaurant chains to take sugary drinks off their children's menus.

February 18, 2014

Subway, Chipotle, Arby's and Panera already exclude sugary drinks from kids' meals.

Energy Drinks and Vices

A study has revealed that teenagers who consume energy drinks are more likely to use alcohol, cigarettes or drugs as they get older.

February 18, 2014

Teenagers who admitted to using energy drinks for a boost of energy, concentration or alertness were two to three times more likely to report the use of alcohol, cigarettes or drugs compared with those who did not consume energy drinks.

Lessons on Microwave Usage

Frozen foods to be cooked, not just reheated, per a study.

February 17, 2014

Microwave standing time is part of the cooking process.

Kellogg to Track Palm Oil

Kellogg said it will require all global palm oil suppliers to trace palm oil to independently verified plantations, and comply with the principles of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) by the end of 2015.

February 17, 2014

Kellogg, which describes itself as "a very small user of palm oil", began responsibly sourcing palm oil in 2009.

Yearning for Yeast

Baker's yeast dominated the yeast market globally.

February 17, 2014

According to the report, the yeast market has been experiencing a positive growth for decades due to its increased application in food, feed, and other industrial sectors.