Prepared Foods Exclusive: Regulatory Impact Regulatory expert Mark Hostetler offers an overview of a range of proposed regulations and issues. China's Melamine-sickened Numbers Increase Fivefold The government's previous figure given in September stood at 53,000. FDA: 'Significant' Progress in Protecting Food Supply The FDA released a report on its implementation of the Food Protection Plan launched a year ago to protect both domestic and imported food. Starbucks' Recovery Plans Starbucks updated the financial community on the company's plan to build and improve its business and operations in the face of current conditions. Pilgrim's Pride Files Bankruptcy Pilgrim's Pride filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Pairing with Parry Valensa International and Parry Nutraceuticals have joined forces. Taking the Post Long the leader in private-label foods and snacks, Ralcorp now has brand-name cereals under its belt. Return to Top

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Tea Protects Teeth Among the best drinks to protect dental health is brewed tea, according to a study. Vanillin and Body Weight Vanillin has been found to have "a remarkable body weight reducing influence." Junk Food May Raise Alzheimer's Risk Scientists found that eating meals rich in fat, sugar and cholesterol triggered changes in the brain associated with the early stages of the debilitating disease. Soy Protein and Nutritional Values "Soy protein supplementation increases the nutritional value of starch-based expanded snacks," researchers report. Sweet on Sucrose Determining sucrose content is one of the most important routinely performed tests for quality control in the beverage industry. Cutting Camembert's Cholesterol It may be possible to develop cholesterol-reduced Camembert cheese using cross-linked beta-cyclodextrin. Return to Top   Campbell's New Presidents Campbell Soup named Sean Connolly president of Campbell USA and Irene Chang Britt president of North America Foodservice. PepsiCo Names CMO Jill Beraud joins in the newly created position of chief marketing officer. Skinny Addition Ronald D. Wilson is president and chief executive officer of Skinny Nutritional Corp. VP of Development at Campbell Campbell Soup Company appointed Keith Olscamp vice president Business Development and Industry Relations. ADM Names Corporate Officers Archer Daniels Midland Company elected Kevin Hess, Randall Kampfe, Marc Sanner and Stuart Funderburg as corporate officers. Jack in the Box Names Culinary Manager Jack in the Box appointed Dennis Samala senior culinary manager. Return to Top

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