Soft Drinks Not Linked to Obesity A new peer-reviewed study has found that those who frequently consume sweetened soft drinks do not have a higher obesity rate than those who rarely drink them. Low-fat Diets Can Stunt Kids’ Growth Children should not be put on low-fat diets despite concerns about obesity, experts warned. Junk Food Poses Threat to Unborn Unborn children are being put at risk of obesity by mothers-to-be who “eat for two” and increase their intake of fatty and sugary food, new research suggests. Kirin Discovers Brewer’s Yeast Which Halts Oxidation Kirin Holdings Co. and the Keio University Institute of Advanced Biosciences have discovered a strain of brewer's yeast that processes large amounts of sulfurous acid -- an antioxidant that helps keep beer fresh -- without synthesizing hydrogen sulfide. Study: No Acrylamide Link to Breast Cancer Foods that contain acrylamide are unlikely to cause breast cancer in women, according to preliminary results of a new study involving 100,000 U.S. women. Antioxidants Don’t Help Some Women Vitamins C and E and beta carotene, either individually or in combination, do not appear to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events or death among women at high risk for heart disease. New FDA Rules for Vitamins Large manufacturers will be required to follow new FDA rules to ensure their supplements do not contain contaminants or impurities, and that packages are accurately labeled. Flaxseed Slows Prostate Tumors Flaxseed halted prostate-tumor growth in a recent Duke University Medical Center study. FDA Drops Plans to Close Labs The Food and Drug Administration canceled plans to close several field laboratories and district offices. Return to Top

From the August Issue of Prepared Foods A Fat-finding Mission Flavors of the Mediterranean Phosphates and Yeasts in Baking

Hormel Buys Burke Hormel Foods Corporation announced it has purchased Burke Corporation for approximately $110 million. Energy Drinks Under Fire The chief legal officers from 29 states have asked the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to expand its efforts to investigate the formulation of alcoholic energy drinks to determine whether they are properly classified as malt beverages under federal law .

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American Home Takes Artisanal Cheese American Home Food Products announced the acquisition of Artisanal Cheese LLC. Cott Buys Beverage Ops of El Riego Cott Corporation’s Mexican business acquired the assets of the El Riego Company for $2.1 million. Kraft Mulls Selling Post Kraft Foods Inc. may be looking for a buyer for its Post cereal unit, which may fetch as much as $3 billion, according to a published report. Eagle for Smucker The J.M. Smucker Company approved the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire Eagle Family Foods Holdings Inc. for approximately $133 million in cash and the assumption of $115 million in debt. Arista Opens Office Arista Industries announced the opening of a new South East Sales Office in Hilton Head, SC. Frutarom Buys Raychan Frutarom Industries Ltd. in Israel has acquired Raychan Food Industries Ltd. Pepsis Complete Purchase of Ukraine Juice Co. PepsiAmericas and PepsiCo completed the joint purchase of 80% of Sandora LLC. Return to Top   Appointments at DSM Jos Schneiders will be appointed president of DSM Netherlands BV and DSM Limburg BV. Gadot Names U.S. Head The move is all part of a reorganization of Gadot's activities in the North American market following the acquisition of Pharmline USA. 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.