Kerry Calls for a Double Kerry Group will double in size over the next five to six years, its new chief executive Stan McCarthy promised. Space for a Cott Cott Corporation has received notice of a reduction in shelf space and merchandising support for Wal-Mart's private label carbonated soft drinks in the U.S. New Mad Cow in Canada The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said a new case of mad cow disease had been found in the country's western Alberta province. Nestle's Innovative Focus Very strong growth suggests that the firm's focus on innovation, particularly in the healthy-eating and functional food categories, has allowed it to shoulder commodity price increases. Hormel Has Ideas in China Hormel Foods Corporation opened an Idea and Innovation Center in China. Saputo Thinks Cheesy In the U.S., consumption of cheese has tripled since 1970 and continues to grow. Heinz Finds New HQ Heinz is moving a few blocks away from its spot in the U.S. Steel Tower to gleaming, light-filled offices in One PPG Place. Pepsi Emphasizing Diet Beverages, Water PepsiCo Inc. will make a strong pitch this year for its Diet Pepsi Max and SoBe Life Water beverages to counter moves by Coca-Cola. Return to Top

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An Extension Researchers at the Department of Food and Bioproduct Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, report on a study investigating the rheological properties of heat-set pea protein isolate (PPI) gels to which the microbial enzyme transglutaminase (MTGase) had been added. Campbell's Lower 48 Campbell Soup Co. is reducing sodium levels in 48 soups.

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Sweeteners Help or Hurt Weight Control A pair of studies reached different conclusions about the impact of artificial sweeteners in weight control efforts. Dropping a Claim?  A non-profit nutrition education organization has asked the FDAto drop heart disease health claims for soy protein. Tea to Fight Diabetes Drinking tea could help combat diabetes, scientists claimed. To Reduce CVD Risk, Lower Fat Rather Than Carbs According to a new study, low-fat diets are more effective in preserving and promoting a healthy cardiovascular system than low-carbohydrate, Atkins'-like diets. Carbs' Belly Blame Authors found that a diet rich in monounsaturated fats prevented (but did not reduce) belly fat from accumulating when compared with a high-carbohydrate diet in older obese men and women. E Increases Male Smokers' TB Risk Vitamin E supplementation increased tuberculosis risk by 72% in male smokers who had high dietary vitamin C intake. Return to Top   Kraft Ingredients Names Young Executive Chef Chef Justin Young has been named executive chef of Kraft Food Ingredients. DNA Names Rickon VP of NBD Russ Rickon has joined the company as vice president of new business development. Armario New President of McDonald's Canada/Latin America Jose Armario has been appointed group president of McDonald's Canada and Latin America effective immediately. Genovese New Clearly Canadian CEO Clearly Canadian Brands announced the appointment of Bobby Genovese as chief executive officer. Return to Top

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