PepsiCo in Healthy JV PepsiCo and Strauss Group signed an agreement to form a joint venture partnership to operate Sabra, the top-selling and fastest-growing maker of hummus. Kellogg Expanding Research Institute Kellogg Company is expanding its W.K. Kellogg Institute for Food and Nutrition Research. Miller Asks Y Miller's fortunes are increasingly tied to young hipsters who are drinking less beer than their baby boomer parents and are more likely to tune out mainstream ad campaigns. Willi Acquires Halal Food Producer G. Willi-Food International Ltd is in advanced negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Baladi Ltd., a private Israeli company and a large kosher and halal meat processor. Return to Top

Editorial Podcasts A weekly series on Trends, Development, Menu Trends, Regulation Updates and Innovation. * * * * * From the November Issue of Prepared Foods Around the Foodservice Frontier Crafting In-vogue Foods Verified Vegans: SOI Foodservice Awards

Green Tea’s Antitumor Effect Green tea possesses antitumor effect in breast cancer cells. Sugar Can Trigger Brain Disorder High sugar consumption may trigger brain disorder later in life. Hit and a Myth The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) released a list debunking the "Top Published Myths about High Fructose Corn Syrup."

Top Headlines * Biscuits for Kraft * SABMiller's Grolsch * Bear Naked on the Road * Beverages Get Big Blame * Kraft's Europe President * SunOpta Goes Tradin * Solbar Restructure * Gatorade Aid * Castro's New Leader * Hershey Growth Officer Resigns     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

Sensing Change According to new research from the Monell Center, if you are breast feeding, you can provide baby with a good start by eating them yourself. Dark Way to Avoid the Doc Eating a small 1.6oz bar of dark chocolate every day is good for you. Developing to Beat the Big Boys Yum will introduce new products, including beverages and breakfast meals, expand its value menus and offer healthier options at its main U.S. chains. Inventing a Healthier Beverage Erich P. Lerchenfeld and Donald E. Striegel have developed beverages containing plant sterols. Red Meat Raises Cancer Risk 25% Eating large amounts of red and processed meat leaves you at greater risk of cancer. Med Diet Part of Plan to Increase Longevity If you eat a Mediterranean diet and follow a good physical regimen, you are less likely to die, at least not for the next five years. Return to Top   Bunge Names GMs Bunge North America named general managers of Bunge Oils and Bunge Milling. Coca-Cola’s Succession Plan Muhtar Kent will become chief executive officer as of July 1, 2008. Bilbrey Named Hershey President John P. Bilbrey has been named president of Hershey North America. Pepsico Names Scientific Officer Dr. Mehmood Khan is chief scientific officer. Labarge Named Coca-Cola Director Suzanne Labarge has been elected as a director to Coca Cola's board. Appointments at Michael Foods Michael Foods Inc. appointed several officers to new positions effective January 1, 2008. Koch Promoted at United United Natural Foods announced the promotion of Carl F. Koch to the position of vice president, human resources. Kraft’s VP in the Middle East Kraft Foods Inc. announced the appointment of Patrick Satamian as its new vice president and Area Director, Middle East & Africa. 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/.