Archer Daniels Midland Company announced that Juan R. Luciano has been named the company’s next chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2015. He was also elected to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately.

A large, prospective study of more than 100,000 older men and women has concluded that moderate aspartame consumption is not associated with an increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. announced the creation of a new, "better for you" division as well as an increase in its investment in Late July Snacks, LLC. The announcement supports the Snyder's-Lance goal of creating a stronger presence in a healthier, more sustainable food industry.

Arbor Investments, based in Chicago, acquired River Falls, Wisconsin-based Best Maid Cookie Company, Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label gourmet cookies and dessert bars in both fully baked and frozen dough formats. Terms of the sale were withheld.

Ingredion Incorporated announced the results of a new clinical trial conducted using HI-MAIZE® high amylose resistant starch, which shows that the ingredient may improve insulin sensitivity in women.

FAL Food and Beverages announced that its newly launched Coco Joy Kids brand will feature characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ comedy action-adventure film Big Hero 6.

A new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that a mid-morning snack of almonds helped control appetite and resulted in reduced calorie intake by the participants, 32 healthy women, during the rest of the day.

Organic Gemini announced the opening of its first retail outlet at Gansevoort Farmer's Market on November 7th, 2014.

Golden Peanut Company LLC, a subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Company, announced that it has acquired the processing facilities and certain assets of the Harrell Nut Company, one of the country’s leading processors and shellers of pecans. Reflecting the company’s continuing expansion of its product portfolio, Golden Peanut also announced that it is changing its name to Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts.

Nearly 90 percent of Americans fail to consume the recommended amounts of vegetables and nearly 80 percent fail to meet dietary recommendations for fruit.