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Strawberries

Inventure Acquiring Willamette Valley Fruit Co.

Inventure Foods Inc. signed a non-binding letter of intent for the purchase of the berry processing business of Willamette Valley Fruit Company.
April 25, 2013
Terms were not disclosed, as the transaction remains subject to completion of due diligence, agreement on a definitive purchase agreement, and other customary closing conditions.
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cherries

Rocking the Red

According to new studies, tart cherries could also have surprising new benefits – helping support strong bones and reducing stroke-related complications.
April 23, 2013
There is even some research that suggests cherries may help regulate natural sleep patterns.
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Organic Vegetables

Westin Acquires Dominex

Westin Foods has expanded its Health and Wellness division by acquiring a majority interest in Dominex, LC, of St. Augustine, Fla.
April 19, 2013
This acquisition will bring about the creation of Dominex Natural Foods.
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Organic Vegetables

Organic Importance

Europeans are increasingly interested in natural, local and seasonal products.
April 18, 2013
Europeans want a farm sector and food that do not use or contain GMOs or residues of pesticides or chemicals, according to a study.
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fruit smoothies

Fruit Base

Fruit is moving beyond its everyday snack and juice roles to inspire a host of new products.
April 18, 2013
Both its versatility and important cultural role make it a uniquely attractive vehicle for food and beverage advances on multiple fronts.
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almonds, dessert, Almond Board of California

Appetizing Almonds

The Almond Board of California treated research chefs to on-trend hot dogs, sausages and edgy, retro desserts—all featuring almond ingredients.
April 17, 2013
The Almond Board of California brought industry-renowned research chef John Csukor to showcase flavor and menu ideas—all featuring almond ingredients—to the Research Chefs Association’s Culinology Expo.
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chiquita, fruit solutions, fruit

Nature’s Ingredients, Chiquita Innovation

Chiquita offers frozen or aseptically packaged bananas, pineapple, mango, papaya or passion fruit--along with a host of other products--such as concentrates, juices, essences, powders, flakes and more.
April 17, 2013
Chiquita Fruit Solutions offers more than 250 tropical-fruit ingredient products in a wide variety of packaging types and sizes.
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chiles, Mizkan, Latin foods

Turn up the Heat

Mizkan Americas’ Border Foods chiles help manufacturers turn up the heat in Hispanic-inspired products.
April 17, 2013
A growing Hispanic population is influencing U.S. cuisine and creating demand for spicier, more authentic Latin foods.
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Organic Vegetables

Organics in Canada

Canada's organic market grew to $3.7 billion in 2012, with national sales of certified organic food and non-alcoholic beverages reaching $3 billion.
April 12, 2013
The value of the Canadian organic food market has tripled since 2006.
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seeds
New Product Trends

Sowing the Seeds

The benefits of nuts and seeds are becoming increasingly clear to consumers and manufacturers.
William A. Roberts, Jr.
April 11, 2013
With more consumers looking to increase natural elements in their diets, the market for nuts and seeds is rife with potential.
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