Starbucks Partners with Hershey on Premium Chocolate Platform Starbucks and Hershey will create and market a new Starbucks-branded premium chocolate platform in the United States starting this fall. Tap of the Pops Pepsi agreed to spell out "Public Water Source" on its Aquafina labels. NFL Announces Innovation Group National Food Laboratory Inc. launched the Innovation Group, a 30-member in-house organization devoted to assisting companies in creating, developing and commercializing new food and beverage products. Cadbury Halts Sell of Beverages Arm Cadbury Schweppes halted the sale of its U.S. division that makes Snapple because of worries that potential buyers could struggle to secure funding. Lycopene Findings Cause Heinz to Rethink Marketing Strategy Heinz had been touting the benefits of lycopene for years, saying that a "tomato-rich diet may lower the risk of prostate cancer and certain chronic ailments, including heart disease and other cancers," reduce cholesterol and fight osteoporosis to boot. Increases at Schwan’s Consumer Brands Schwan's Consumer Brands North America Inc. will raise prices approximately 5% across its portfolio of pizza and snack products effective August 26, 2007. Russell Merging with Fort Garry Russell Breweries Inc. completed a definitive agreement with Fort Garry Brewing Company Ltd. to purchase the shares of Fort Garry through a plan of amalgamation. ‘Wholesomeness Initiatives’ at Sunny D The Sunny Delight Beverages Co. announced its initial efforts to increase the wholesomeness of its brands. 300 Jobs Cut at Cargill Cargill Ltd., which bought Better Beef's Guelph plant about two years ago, announced it is cutting about 300 of the firm’s positions. Coke Opens Shanghai Innovation Center The ground-breaking ceremony of Coca-Cola Company's new Chinese headquarters and global innovation and technology center was held in Shanghai. Return to Top

From the July Issue of Prepared Foods A Tough Temptation Culinary on Campus Texture-enhancement Tactics

Heart Disease Linked to Soda (Diet, too) Drinking as little as one can of soda a day -- regular or diet -- is associated with a 48% increased risk of metabolic syndrome, a key predecessor of heart disease and diabetes. AHA Clarifies Soda Report    Corn Refiners Study Beverage Sweeteners The study found no evidence that regular carbonated soft drinks sweetened with either sugar or high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) have significantly different effects on hunger or fullness.

Top Headlines * Danone sells * Danone buys * Solae acquisition * Abaco now with Frutarom  * MGP's new director * Corn syrup vindicated? * Dark for pressure * Tomatoes no help?  * Lycored's U.S. president  * Calcium best in food       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

More Fish Oil Benefits More fish oil than vegetable oil in the diet decreases the formation of chemicals called prostanoids, which can increase inflammation, says a U.S. study. Improving Mothers’ Milk A new study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, showed that organic dairy and meat products in a mother's diet positively affect the nutritional quality of her breast milk-markedly increasing beneficial fatty acids. Fruits, Veggies No Help in Preventing Recurrence of Breast Cancer Hopes that a diet low in fat and chock-full of fruits and vegetables could prevent the return of breast cancer were dashed by a seven-year experiment in more than 3,000 women. Return to Top   Promotions at Hormel Hormel Foods Corporation announced changes in the structure and leadership of its protein businesses, effective immediately. Management Changes at Kellogg Kellogg Company announced management changes intended to “further broaden the experience of several of its senior executive leaders.” Coca-Cola Names New Exec The Coca-Cola Company announced the appointment of Joseph V. Tripodi to the position of chief marketing and commercial officer. Imperial’s New VP of Consumer Sales Imperial Sugar Company announced that Greig P. DeBow Jr. has been appointed vice president of consumer sales and marketing. Nolan New VP of Diversity at Pepsi Bottling The Pepsi Bottling Group named Sherry Nolan to the new role of vice president of Diversity and Workplace Development. NRA Names New President The National Restaurant Association announced the selection of Dawn Sweeney as the president and chief executive officer of the organization. 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.