In this issue of Prepared Foods' E-dition:

* Exclusive: Reinvention Key to Success * Dairy Best * Essential Oils as Biopreservatives * Organic Sales Up Double Digits * Recession Slows Introductions

* New Class of Drinks Proposed * Augmenting Antioxidants * Extending Beef's Shelflife * EPA from Biodiesel * Glucose versus Fructose

Study: Dairy Better for Bones than Clacium Carbonate A Purdue University study shows dairy has an advantage over calcium carbonate in promoting bone growth and strength. Glucose Versus Fructose Only test subjects consuming fructose-sweetened beverages exhibited an increase in intraabdominal fat. Blueberry CVD Benefit Wild blueberries may have a cardioprotective effect by helping to regulate blood pressure and combat heart disease, specifically atherosclerosis. EPA from Biodiesel Byproduct Results show that it is feasible to use crude glycerol for producing fungal biomass that can serve as EPA-fortified food or feed. Fiber and Colon Tumor Reduction in Rats Certain dietary fibers have been shown to reduce the incidence of colon tumors in rats fed high-fat diets. Rodent Study: Fats Impact Memory Eating fat-rich foods triggers the formation of long-term memories of that activity. Function with Phytoalexin Phytoalexin-enriched functional foods would benefit the consumer by providing 'health-enhanced' food choices and would also benefit many underutilized crops that may produce phytoalexins that may not have been considered to be beneficial health-promoting foods. Pulses Can Fight CVD Eating beans and peas every day is not only good for you; it can help fight cardiovascular disease. Juice Associated with Lower Risk of Obesity New research presented at the Experimental Biology (EB) 2009 meeting showed that 100% juice drinkers were leaner, had better insulin sensitivity and had lower risk for obesity and metabolic syndrome a cluster of conditions that increases risk for stroke, heart disease and diabetes.

* * * * * From the April Issue of Prepared Foods Global Flavoring Options Soy-based Food and Drink Gourmet Pizzas: Unique, Yet Familiar * * * * *

Probiotics May Ease Anxiety
Supplements of Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota may ease symptoms of anxiety in people with chronic fatigue syndrome.

Rat Study: Walnut Impact on Cognitive and Motor Function
A diet containing as much as 6% walnuts (equivalent to 1oz in humans) was able to reverse age-related motor and cognitive deficits in aged rats.

Rat Study Finds Grapes May Prevent Heart Health Risks
Grapes may prevent heart health risks beyond the simple blood pressure-lowering impact that can come from a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.

White Tea for Weight Loss
The potential anti-obesity effects of white tea have been demonstrated in a series of experiments on human adipocytes conducted by German scientists.

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Organic Sales Grew 17.1% in 2008 Organic food sales grew in 2008 by 15.8% to reach $22.9 billion. Recession Slows Flow of New Products New data from the Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) show total food and drink product launches have been cut in half since last year. 40% of Restaurants Could Face Closure This Year Given the current economy plus current conditions in the industry, up to 40% of America's restaurant chains could face severe liquidity crises within the next 12 months. Halal-only KFCs for London's Predominantly Muslim Areas Over the next few months, KFC will monitor customer reaction in the chosen outlets, and if the feedback is positive, it reports the outlets will remain halal-only. Literacy and Portion Sizes Opportunities may exist to improve portion-size estimation by addressing literacy. New Class of Low-sugar Drinks Proposed Nutrition experts propose that manufacturers create a class of reduced-calorie beverages that have no more than 1g of sugar per ounce -- about 70% less sugar than a typical soft drink -- and that are free of non-caloric sweeteners. Socioeconomics and Diet Higher-quality diets were not only more costly per 2000kcal but were associated with higher household incomes and education of study participants. Return to top Chr. Hansen Finds 'Saturating' Probiotic ... WILD Flavors Develops  Naturally Derived, Acid-stable Blue Color ... Brick Names CEO ... Clabber Girl's New Innovaphase™ Line at IFT ... Ajinomoto Partners with Chempoint.com ... DSM's Pure Genistein Reduces Menopausal Symptoms ... A-B Selling Oriental Brewery ... Naturex Introduces New Product Categories and Corporate Identity ... WILD Targets Stevia Extracts ... New Purple CEO ... Ocean Spray Highlights Multiple Health Benefits in Campaign ... Prohibition Looks to p.i.n.k.  Return to top