Frutarom Makes Savory Acquisition Frutarom Industries Ltd. will acquire Gewurzmuller and Blessing Biotech. Cadbury Spinning off Drinks Cadbury Schweppes will spin off its U.S. soft-drink unit through a stock listing. SABMiller, Coors Combining U.S. Ops SABMiller plc and Molson Coors will combine their respective U.S. and Puerto Rico operations. Coca-Cola Researching Chinese Medicine The research center is a part of the company's long-term collaboration agreement with the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. Starbucks, Pepsi Look to China Starbucks and PepsiCo are expanding their relationship beyond North America. Pepsi Bottler Buys Vermont Firm Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC will purchase L.E. Farrell Company. Bacardi Makes Investment Leblon, a luxury spirit from Brazil, announced that Bacardi has become an investor. Coca-Cola in RTD Coffee JV The Coca-Cola Company and illycaffè SpA will form a global joint venture focused on the premium ready-to-drink coffee segment. Amish Naturals Makes Prima Purchase Amish Naturals Inc. announced the cash acquisition of Prima Pasta. Return to Top

From the October Issue of Prepared Foods . SOI Retail Awards Advancing Sweeteners: The Mystery of Sweet Taste Foods and Beverages for Enhanced Immunity

Dairy Protein Builds Muscle Dairy proteins, especially whey, excel in building muscle and reducing fat. Children’s Aversion to New is Genetic Researchers found children's aversions to new foods are inherited.

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Gatorade Turns to Tiger Gatorade is teaming with Tiger Woods to develop sports beverages. Obese May Have Fewer ‘Pleasure’ Receptors Some people might overeat because a piece of their genetic makeup is askew. Daily Tipple Okay for Pregnant Pregnant women can safely drink a small glass of wine each day. Low-fat Diet May Cut Risk of Ovarian Cancer Cutting dietary fat may also cut the risk of ovarian cancer. Return to Top   Coca-Cola’s New Director Coca-Cola elected Alexis M. Herman as a director. New Division Chief Among Cadbury Changes The maker of Dr Pepper and 7UP moved quickly to reconfigure its top management. Amish Naturals’ New Sales Directors Bill Pardee and Curt Edmondson have both agreed to join Amish Naturals. Glory’s First Female President Glory Foods introduced Jacqueline Neal as the company's first female president. New President at Coors Molson Coors Brewing Company named Peter Swinburn president and CEO of Coors Brewing. Return to Top

NEW East Coast Applications-oriented Educational Seminar
Prepared Foods' 2008 R&D Applications Seminar East 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 April 14-15, 2008, at the Hilton East Brunswick Hotel, East brunswick, N.J. To register your team, or for seminar schedule information, visit http://bnpevents.com/PF/RD-East/.