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Portion Power

Research suggests that not only do larger portions lead consumers to enjoy the foods they eat less, they also reduce how often people consume those foods.
February 6, 2014
Another interesting finding was that distraction while eating can cloud the association that people develop as to their enjoyment with food.
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Bread

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."
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Candy

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.
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Bread

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.
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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.
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Power Bar

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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