Happy Family at Danone Danone agreed to buy Happy Family. May 15, 2013 Happy Family is a U.S. maker of organic baby food. Read More
Soy and Tomatoes Work Well Together Tomatoes and soy foods may be more effective in preventing prostate cancer when they are eaten together than when either is eaten alone. May 15, 2013 Only 45% of mice fed both foods developed the disease, compared to 61% in the tomato group, and 66% in the soy group.Read More
Potential for Rum The future outlook for the rum sector looks positive thanks in part to strong growth potential in regions where it remains relatively under-developed. May 15, 2013 Overall rum growth was a healthy 4.7% between 2006 and 2011.Read More
Probiotics and Endurance A clinical trial shows athletes can run for 14% longer in hot conditions after being given probiotics. May 14, 2013 The researchers also contend probiotics have the potential to help improve immune function and maintain gut health during periods of intense exercise.Read More
Fat Consumption and Alertness A new study shows that eating higher amounts of fat is associated with increased daytime sleepiness. May 14, 2013 Eating higher amounts of carbohydrates is associated with increased alertness.Read More
New Sr. VP at Rochem Peterson joined the Rochem team in October 2008. May 14, 2013 Rick Peterson has been promoted to senior vice president of Nutritionals, Food and Beverage at Rochem International Inc. Read More
Bell Opens New Facility Bell Flavors & Fragrances opened an innovation center in Guadalajara, Mexico. May 14, 2013 The CIB facility is a 900 sq. meter center that utilizes both sustainable “green” building technologies and LEED rated systems.Read More
Nutrition in Fast Food Researchers at the University of Minnesota and St. Catherine University analyzed the menus of eight of the biggest fast food chains. May 10, 2013 The researchers tracked how the nutritional value of menus has changed over more than a decade and found most restaurants have made only modest gains.Read More
Size of the World's Sweetener Market A report estimates the market size of the global sugar substitute market in terms of revenue and volume. May 10, 2013 The sugar substitute market is dominated by the North American region, accounting for 49.0% of the market share in 2012.Read More
Post Buying Hearthside's Private Label Cereal, Granola, Snacks Biz Post Holdings Inc. has agreed to buy the branded and private label cereal, granola and snacks businesses of Hearthside Food Solutions. May 10, 2013 Post officials said the acquisition will contribute $70 million to its net sales.Read More