SOI Deadline Extended!!! The deadline for nominations for this year’s Prepared Foods/Ventura Foods Spirit of Innovation Awards has been extended by one week – to July 6, 2007. For more information and to nominate, visit the SOI Nominations Page or contact William Roberts at robertsw@bnpmedia.com. Nominations and product samples must reach our offices on or before July 6th. ***** Under the Influence of Alcohol Researchers counted the number of alcohol ads around 63 Chicago schools and compared students' opinions on drinking two years apart. Kahiki Merger Gets Shareholder Okay Kahiki Foods Inc. announced that its merger with GTG Foods Inc. has been completed. Beer, A Way of Life According to IRI InfoScan data, the Independence Day holiday period is the number one occasion for sales and servings of beer in the United States, ahead of Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Super Bowl Sunday. Drinks Americas Sees Stars Drinks Americas Holdings Ltd. entered into a partnership agreement with Interscope Geffen A&M, part of Universal Music Group. ‘Cooperation’ Between Barry and Cadbury Barry Callebaut signed a memorandum of understanding with Cadbury Schweppes to double its supply volumes of cocoa liquor and liquid chocolate to around 30,000 metric tons a year. Nestle Hungry The Romanian branch of Nestle Ice Cream recently acquired two of its domestic competitors and is looking for more acquisitions. EU Looking to Reduce Dairy Exports EU's market share of global butter exports is expected to drop to 22% by 2015 from 38% in 2005. Yoplait in Strategic Alliance Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. (Neptune) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Yoplait Return to Top

From the June Issue of Prepared Foods Act Natural Flavor Choices Latin Cuisine: No Longer Ethnic?

FDA Looking to Scrutinize Supplements The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that starting in late August, manufacturers must conduct tests to show that their products contain all the ingredients on the label -- nothing more and nothing less. Sweet Debate Re-emerges Researchers have strengthened a link between aspartame and cancer in rats. Low-carb Diet May Increase Risk of Bowel Cancer Low-carbohydrate diets may increase the risk of bowel cancer, scientists said.

Top Headlines * Sweeping Changes at Kellogg *  Frutarom Buys Raychan *  Hormel, SFTI in JV  * Dairy Costs  * Senomyx Announces Patent  * Fish Linked to Stroke Risk  * Promotions at Sargento  * Senomyx VP of Discovery * J&J Appoints Executive VP  * Folic Acid Folly? Important Industry Websites + FDA + USDA + foodCompliance.com + Research Chefs Association + Datamonitor + Information Resources + Mintel Group + Food Update Prepared Foods' Sites + PreparedFoods.com + NutraSolutions.com + e-Learning Center + New Products Conference + ProductInnovationXchange + R&D Applications Seminar + Spirit of Innovation Awards

Making Up A U.S. dietician suggests an easy way for people to correct calcium shortfalls is to add skim milk to their coffee. Dentist Advises Against Acidic Drinks Acidic drinks may lead to devastating and permanent damage to teeth, according to a U.S. study. Study Adds to Omega-3 Knowledge A recent study shows that children of mothers who consumed more omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy have increased cognitive skills compared to those of mothers who consumed fewer or no omega-3 fatty acids. Protecting the Prostate A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids might improve the prognosis of men who are genetically prone to developing prostate cancer, says a U.S. study. Reducing Tomato-Related Illnesses The FDA will begin a multi-year Tomato Safety Initiative to reduce the incidence of tomato-related foodborne illness in the United States. Return to Top   Clearly New CEO Clearly Canadian Brands announced Brent Lokash has been appointed to the position of CEO of the company and will be replaced as president by David Reingold. A Swift CEO Swift & Company reported that Wesley Mendonca Batista will become Swift & Company's president, chief executive officer and a director immediately following the completion of its previously announced sale to J&F Participacoes S.A. Reliv Names VP of Global Marketing Reliv International Inc. hired Jack Linn to the newly created position of senior vice president, global marketing. More Find Their Way to Main Street  Main Street Ingredients added two account managers to its sales team. Return to Top

Applications-oriented Educational Seminar
Prepared Foods' 2007 R&D Applications Seminar will offer 80+ practical seminars to further educate bench-level R&D on solutions to specific application challenges and a better understanding of ingredient functionality September 17-19, 2007, at the Eaglewood Resorts, in Itasca, IL. To register your team, or for seminar schedule information, visit www.PreparedFoods.com/rd.