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Groundbreaking Study Finds Nutrition Education Helps

Well-designed nutrition education programs can lead to healthier food choices among low-income families who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
December 10, 2013
The study evaluated the impact of several nutrition education programs on fruit and vegetable consumption among low-income elementary school children and seniors.
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Nu-Tek Name CMO

Nu-Tek Food Science announces that Peter Kaye has joined the company as chief marketing officer.
December 10, 2013
Kaye brings more than 20 years of marketing experience to the company, including brand positioning, integrated multichannel marketing, traditional and online advertising and social media strategy.
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Growing Yogurt

Yogurt is now a double-digit growth category for many foodservice operations.
December 9, 2013
Per capita yogurt consumption has more than doubled over the decade, and now nearly one in three individuals eats yogurt.
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Sysco Taking US Foods

Sysco Corp. agreed to acquire closely held US Foods for $3.5 billion.
December 9, 2013
Sysco will pay $3 billion in common stock and $500 million in cash for US Foods, the companies said.
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Yogurt

Probiotics on Autism

Probiotics seem to decrease autism-like symptoms in mice, according to a new study.
December 6, 2013
This is the first study to demonstrate that changes in gut bacteria can influence autism-like behaviors, researchers noted.
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Breakfast Trends

Most consumers still source breakfast from home, according to a new report.
December 6, 2013
Just 20% of consumers report eating breakfast away from home more often than they did a year ago.
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Sodium Reduction

Nestle Selling Givaudan Stake

Nestlé S.A. is selling its 10% stake in flavors and fragrances maker Givaudan S.A.
December 6, 2013
The sale comes as Nestlé looks to unload underperforming businesses.
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Succession Plan at Praeger's

Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods has named Larry Praeger CEO and Adam Somberg president.
December 6, 2013
Vice president and a 14-year veteran of the company, Larry Praeger succeeds his late father, the founder, CEO and president of the company.
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Looking for That Organic Label

According to a study, consumers find food tastier when it comes with a virtuous label.
December 5, 2013
A Swedish study concluded that labelling alone seemed to be enough to alter expectations.
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