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DFA Takes Oakhurst

Dairy Farmers of America acquired Oakhurst.
February 12, 2014
Oakhurst will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America and will continue to operate independently.
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Health Canada Approves Flaxseed Claim

Health Canada accepted a health claim linking ground whole flaxseed to cholesterol lowering.
February 12, 2014
The daily consumption of five tablespoons (40g) of ground flaxseed will help to reduce cholesterol levels.
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Cheeses

Kraft Reformulates Cheese Singles

Kraft Foods is taking an artificial preservative out of some of its individually wrapped Kraft Singles slices.
February 11, 2014
The company is adding a mold inhibitor, natamycin, and a proprietary, unnamed ingredient for food safety.
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BEVERAGES

Caffeine Consumption Trends

Nearly three out of four U.S. children and young adults consume at least some caffeine.
February 11, 2014
The analysis is the first to examine recent national trends in caffeine intake among children and young adults.
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Skinnygirl Partners with Sodastream

SodaStream International Ltd. announced a strategic agreement with Skinnygirl.
February 11, 2014
The companies will co-develop a family of better-for-you flavors designed with women's taste in mind.
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Acquisitions and Videos at KonaRed

KonaRed Corporation has entered into a purchase agreement with Lincoln Park Capital Fund LLC.
February 11, 2014
In addition to a pair of partnerships, KonaRed has posted five videos of its bottling facility in San Clemente, Calif.
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Cheeses

Saputo Ups Ante in Warrnambool

Saputo has increased its stake in Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory to more than 80%.
February 11, 2014
Saputo said it had received acceptances of 81.436% of Warrnambool shares.
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New Bar for Breakfast

Kellogg's Nutri-Grain is fueling breakfasts this winter with a new cereal bar.
February 10, 2014
Nutri-Grain Fruit & Oat Harvest cereal bars come in two flavors -- Country Strawberry and Blueberry Bliss.
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Children

Fortification on Children's Vitamin Consumption

Fortification of foods with additional nutrients does have an impact on kids' intake of vitamins and minerals.
February 10, 2014
Researchers found that without fortification, the diets of a large number of children and teens would be nutritionally inadequate.
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Children

Overweight in Life

A study found that "overweight 5 year olds were four times as likely as normal-weight children to become obese."
February 10, 2014
Most of those who were obese or overweight at 11 stayed that way.
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