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In Defense of Wheat

Health expert Marion Nestle comes to the defense of foods containing whole-wheat.

February 5, 2014

In fact, researchers concluded that “no data justifies a negative opinion about whole-wheat products in a healthy population."

Chocolate and Valentine's Day

Americans overwhelmingly prefer chocolate instead of flowers (69 vs. 31%) on Valentine’s Day.

February 5, 2014

The survey of more than 1,300 adult consumers also suggests that Cupid struck Americans with a love for caramel.

State of Packaged Breads

Packaged bread endures as a staple of the American diet.

February 5, 2014

Retail sales of packaged breads totaled $13 billion in 2012.

Recalls Prompting Consumer Concerns

Strong majorities of U.S. adults say food recalls have them at least somewhat concerned.

February 5, 2014

Food recall concerns -- and calls for increased government oversight where the food supply is concerned -- are stronger among some subsets of Americans than others.

Nestle Divests Power Bar

Nestlé sold its premium sports nutrition business under the PowerBar and Musashi brands.

February 4, 2014

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.

Sustainability in Restaurants

Sustainability and social responsibility are taking on greater importance within the foodservice industry.

February 4, 2014

Among consumers, 63% say they are more likely to visit a foodservice operation they view as socially conscious.

Defining Food Addicts

A new study points to a certain population of women who fit a food addict profile.

February 4, 2014

Slightly more than 8% of women aged 45-64, and 3% of older women, meet the criteria of being addicted to food.

Gay Lea Foods Takes Salerno Dairy

Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Ltd. is acquiring Salerno Dairy for an undisclosed price.

February 4, 2014

Salerno employs 185 people across its operations and manufactures a variety of cheese products.

Post Completes Pair of Acquisitions

Post Holdings Inc. completed the previously announced acquisitions of Golden Boy Foods Ltd. and Dymatize Enterprises.

February 4, 2014

Both acquisitions were effective on February 1, 2014.

Coupons on Food Purchasing

An overwhelming majority of moms (89%) are regularly influenced by coupons to try new food and drink products.

February 3, 2014

Coupons prompted the "Womensforum.com Supermarket Moms Survey" respondents to make more new product purchases down the snack food aisle (73%) than elsewhere in the store.