FMC Takes CoLiving FMC Corporation entered into an agreement to acquire CoLiving Food Ingredients. Unilever Sells Bertolli Oil and Vinegar Unilever sold its Bertolli olive oil and vinegar business for 630 million euros. Cognis Sells Stake in Cognis Oleochemicals Cognis announced the sale of its 50% stake in the Cognis Oleochemicals joint venture. FTC Weighs in on McCormick's Lawry's Deal McCormick & Co. has been given regulatory approval to complete its $604 million cash acquisition of Lawry's seasoning company, but must sell its Season-All business because of competitive concerns. No 'Downers' for California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the measure introduced after an incident involving downer cows that led to a massive voluntary beef recall in February. Maple Leaf Selling Pork Business Maple Leaf Foods has begun the formal process to sell its Ontario pork processing business. FDA Considering Easing Rules on China Seafood FDA may loosen restrictions imposed last year on Chinese seafood processors following recent inspections of some firms in that country. Gatehouse Buys Bakery Gatehouse Holdings LLC acquired Amalfitano's Italian Bakery. Return to Top

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Speed Kills A survey of food manufacturers shows that product development times have slowed in the last decade. Cranberries' Bacteria Barrier The juice changes the thermodynamic properties of bacteria in the urinary tract, creating an energy barrier that prevents the microorganisms from getting close enough to latch onto cells and initiate an infection. Making 'Healthy' Oil Biochemists have separated a novel enzyme capable of converting cooking oils containing triacylglycerol (TAG) into a much healthier diacylglycerol (DAG). Small Plans A new report describes the immediate and longer term steps necessary to deal with the current shortcomings of nanotechnology oversight. Fish to Keep Arteries Clear Despite similar cholesterol levels and higher smoking rates than American men, Japanese men die from heart disease at half the rate -- and the reason may be the higher amount of fish rich in omega-3 fats. Building Tolerances Researchers demonstrated that gradually exposing allergic children to heat-treated egg could help them overcome the allergy. Tilapia Concerns An international coalition spoke to clarify that fish like tilapia are low in total and saturated fat, high in protein and clearly part of a healthy diet. Fruit Juice Raises Diabetes Risk Women who drink a glass of orange juice each day are up to 24% more likely to suffer from diabetes. Soy Against the Count Too much tofu may affect a man's fertility. Corn Products Introduces Erythritol Product Line The company added a line of erythritol and erythritol-containing sweetening systems to its polyols portfolio. Return to Top

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Coca-Cola Enterprises Names Presidents Steve Cahillane will assume the role of president, North American Business Unit, while Hubert Patricot becomes president of the company's European Group. Reliv Names Ops VP Reliv International Inc. promoted Debra Hellweg to vice president of operations. Return to Top

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