Glanbia Buys Pizzey’s Glanbia plc announced the acquisition of the Canadian-based nutritionals business Pizzey’s Milling. Mars Stands by ‘Chocolate’ Mars pledged that M&Ms, Snickers and Dove bars would not be watered down with cheaper ingredients. Symrise Buys Unilever’s U.K. Biz Symrise acquired Unilever’s non-branded food ingredients business in the United Kingdom. Campbell Thinking 10 Digits for Godiva Campbell Soup is seeking $1 billion to $1.5 billion for its Godiva Chocolatier division. FDA Considers New Label Officials considered whether adding symbols with nutrition information to food labels might help shoppers make healthier food choices. U.K. Confectioners Drop Additives Linked to Hyperactivity Manufacturers have pledged to remove artificial additives from their confections after a study linked them to hyperactive behavior in children. Bunge Looks to Ethanol Bunge will acquire the Agroindustrial Santa Juliana sugar mill and ethanol plant for an undisclosed sum. Kellogg Up-front about Nutrition The Nutrition Facts Panel will begin appearing on the front of Kellogg's brand ready-to-eat cereals beginning this September. Food Safety: Americans Concerned, but Not Aware A new survey reveals that 93% are as concerned or more concerned than they were last year about contracting food-borne illnesses. Changes at Interstate Interstate Bakeries will realign its organization in a new cross-functional, matrix structure. U.K. Food Additives Advice to be ‘Clarified’ The Food Standards Agency pledged to clarify its advice on a group of common food additives -- but fell short of warning that all children should avoid them. Beverage Guidelines Reduce School Calories by 41% Calories from beverages shipped to schools have dropped 41% thanks to the beverage industry's progress implementing the National School Beverage Guidelines. Return to Top

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Aspartame Safety Reaffirmed A new review of aspartame research concluded the widely used sugar substitute is safe, even among its heaviest users. Mediterranean Diet May Prolong Life of Alzheimer’s Patients A Mediterranean diet may help people with Alzheimer ’s disease live longer than patients who eat a more traditional Western diet.

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Avocado’s Benefits Avocados are packed with nutrients and loaded with lutein. Alcohol Increases Women’s Cancer Risk Postmenopausal women consuming two or more alcoholic beverages a day may double their risk of endometrial cancer, suggests a study by the University of Southern California. Sounds Fishy Australian children need five times more fish in their diet, an international team of nutrition and health experts says. Coming in Waves Several human trials have found that theanine from tea actively alters the attention networks of the brain. Fish, Fruity Vegetables Cut Asthma Risk A diet of fish and "fruity" vegetables can help reduce asthma and allergies in children. Return to Top   New Chief at Nestle Nestle appointed Paul Bulcke as chief executive. ADM Appointments ADM announced appointments in its commercial and production group. Return to Top

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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 15-18, 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/.