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A Natural Pop

Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popcorn has a new fall offering for snackers or party hosts in search of a guilt-free option -- Gourmet Naturals microwave popcorn.

October 30, 2013

Gourmet Naturals pop up light and fluffy and come in four flavors, each with half the fat of regular microwave butter popcorn.

On-Trend Appetizers

Restaurant patrons are beginning more meals with appetizers.

Darren Tristano

October 22, 2013

Restaurant patrons are beginning more meals with appetizers, according to Technomic’s new “Starters, Small Plates & Sides Consumer Trend Report.”

Familiar Confection in a Cup

Nestle plans for a 2014 rollout of its most radical-ever twist to its Butterfinger.

October 17, 2013

Nestle is adding Butterfinger to a peanut butter cup format.

J&J Makes Acquisition

J&J Snack Foods Corp. has acquired the assets of New York Pretzel.

October 17, 2013

New York Pretzel makes soft pretzel products sold primarily in the northeast region.

What's in Those Cookies?

A study says Oreo cookies and illicit drugs are the same in terms of addiction.

October 16, 2013

The study found that Oreos are equal in addictive properties to both cocaine and morphine in a study done with lab rats.

Cutting Chocolate and Weight Gain?

Cutting out chocolate is more likely to make one put on weight.

October 15, 2013

Of the 2,100 men and women questioned, those who lost the most weight had -- in 91% of cases -- continued to eat the same amount of chocolate they normally ate before going on a weight-loss plan.

Global Demand May Lead to Chocolate Crisis

The world will run out of cocoa within the next seven years due to pressures of rising global demand.

October 11, 2013

Confectionery giants noted there are just not enough cocoa plantations across the globe to cater to the soaring chocolate demand.

New Boulder CEO

James B. Leighton has been named chief operating officer of Boulder Brands Inc.

October 9, 2013

Leighton will oversee operations, including internal and external manufacturing, research and development and food service across the company.

Pumpkin Cupcake Mix

The Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Decadent cupcake mix kit includes spice cake mix, pumpkin spice frosting mix and a pastry bag.

October 8, 2013

The Limited Edition Decadent Pumpkin Spice Cupcake mix contains no hydrogenated oils and no trans fat.

The Shape of Chocolate

Does shape effect the taste of chocolate?

September 30, 2013

For anyone wondering if chocolate's perceived taste can be effected by shape, the answer -- according to scientists, chocolatiers and chefs -- is a unanimous yes.