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Isolated soy protein added to the diets of 14 men, all military veterans under treatment for advanced stages of type 2 diabetes, significantly lowered unwanted proteins in their urine and slightly raised desired HDL cholesterol levels in their blood, researchers say.

National Starch and Chemical Company has submitted a petition to the FDA asking for simplification and standardization of carbohydrate labeling on food packages.

ConAgra Food Ingredients is introducing a new whole-grain flour -- Ultragrain White Whole Wheat -- that purportedly allows consumers to enjoy the freshness, sweeter taste and smooth texture available from refined flour products in 100% whole-wheat products.

Tootsie Roll Industries Inc. will acquire all the assets and the three manufacturing facilities of Concord Confections Inc.

Burger King Corporation announced the appointment of Calvin Harris as senior director of product innovation.

Delegates to an international conference on healthy eating in Christchurch, New Zealand, were warned they needed a global brand if they wanted their message to be heard.

Breakfast cereal giant Kellogg's attempts to add vitamins and minerals to products have been rejected in Denmark.

CoolBrands International Inc. filed a lawsuit against Weight Watchers International and Wells' Dairy in response to their violation of Weight Watchers' agreement with CoolBrands.

The Sugar Association is questioning a study's claim that breast cancer is connected to sucrose consumption.

Fears surrounding the safety of the U.S. beef supply abated somewhat after a pair of cows suspected of Mad Cow disease were both found to be clear of the disease.