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Obesity

Slim-Fast Sold

Unilever announced that it has sold its Slim-Fast brand to Kainos Capital.
July 11, 2014
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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beer

Sustainability at SABMiller

SABMiller plc has announced plans to ramp up its sustainable development programs.
July 10, 2014
This new program, branded Prosper, is the latest evolution of the company’s approach to sustainable development.
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Sodium Reduction

Wixon Names VP of R&D

Wixon has announced Leda Strand as vice president of Research & Development.
July 10, 2014
Strand has more than twenty years of experience in product development and quality management across the food industry.
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Oils

DSM's Carotenoid Conference

DSM is to facilitate the next International Carotenoid Society (ICS) conference.
July 10, 2014
The event will take place in Lucerne, Switzerland, from July 9-14, 2017.
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Sweeteners

Tequila Sweetener May Help Weight Loss

Agavins from the Agave plant are non-digestible and can act as a dietary fiber.
July 10, 2014
The researchers contend it could promote weight loss and help lower blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes or those at high risk of the disease.
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Shopping

Plates of Concern

Consumers demonstrate increased interest in knowing what is on their plates, and the plates of their children.
July 9, 2014
As diet becomes an increasingly strong concern, 91% of consumers consider nutrition important when grocery shopping.
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Beverage

Unique Takes Activate

The American subsidiary Unique Beverages (USA) Inc. has completed its acquisition of Activate Drinks.
July 9, 2014
The acquisition includes certain assets of the Rising Beverage Company (RBC), including the Activate Brand and trademark.
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fruit smoothies

New CEO at Oregon Fruit Products

The Oregon Fruit Products team appointed Chris Sarles as the new CEO.
July 9, 2014
Sarles brings extensive experience in business management and team leadership.
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shopping

Flagstone for TreeHouse

TreeHouse Foods Inc. will acquire Flagstone Foods.
July 9, 2014
TreeHouse has agreed to pay Gryphon Investors and other shareholders $860 million in cash.
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meats

What a Waste

Bacteria from baby poop can help make sausages, per researchers.
July 9, 2014
The scientists concentrated on 43 fecal samples of healthy infants up to 6 months old.
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