Robertet’s Investment The Robertet Group has taken an equity position in Plantes Aromatiques du Diois. Coca-Cola Gets Honest Coca-Cola will approximately 40% interest in Honest Tea. American Home’s New Name American Home Food Products will begin doing business as Artisanal Premium Cheese Inc. Cott to Focus on Energy Cott Corporation’s focus on the U.S. bottled-water and energy-drink businesses will help it turn around the company's North American operations. Return to Top

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Diet Drinks Can Lead to Weight Gain Diet drinks may make you put on weight, a study claims. Obesity Increases Cancer Risk Gaining weight can increase the risk of several types of cancer. Tea a Risk for Children Schools should not serve tea to pupils under 16, a watchdog warned.

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Whole Reduces Disease Risk Diets high in whole grains may help achieve significant weight loss and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Fast Foods’ Good and Bad A diet of burgers, fries and soft drinks can damage the liver, but may also boost levels of good cholesterol. In the Eyes Vitamin E and lutein, from both food and supplements, may reduce women's risk for cataracts. Low-glycemic Foods for a Healthy Heart Choosing low GI carbs can reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes and is a key to weight loss. Pepsi Goes Raw Pepsi Raw is said to be made from natural ingredients and contains no artificial preservatives, colours, flavorings or sweeteners. Cutting Caffeine to Control Diabetes Daily consumption of caffeine in coffee, tea or soft drinks may undermine diabetics' efforts to control their disease. Grapes and Tooth Decay Grapes used to make red wine may help prevent tooth decay. Return to Top   Frutarom’s New Sales VP Michael Faber has been promoted to the position of vice president, Sales Health USA. Coca-Cola Enterprises’ New CEO Coca-Cola Enterprises’ board of directors will name John F. Brock as chairman of the board and chief executive officer. New Hires at Thomas Kemper Thomas Kemper Soda Co. added a Western U.S. regional manager and a Southwest regional manager. NW Sales Manager at Burke Burke Corporation named a Northwest regional sales manager. Diana’s Business Development Mgr. For NA Nutraceuticals Diana Naturals has a new business development manager for its nutraceuticals business. Additions to MGP’s Engineering Group MGP Ingredients Inc. added Joe Wetter and Curtis Kipple to the company’s engineering staff. 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/.