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Rice

Lead in Rice Study Questioned

A review of lead levels in rice met with severe criticism before being retracted.
May 20, 2013
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Consumers may be unaware of the flawed nature of the study, however.
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Canadian Food Spending

Most Canadians believe the food they purchase has increased in price over the past year.
May 16, 2013
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A majority say they will tighten their belts and make smarter decisions when purchasing food.
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Bellisio Taking Overhill

Bellisio Foods said it is buying frozen-food supplier Overhill Farms as it looks to expand its frozen-food and snack business.
May 16, 2013
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For the past two years, it has teamed with Overhill Farms to produce and distribute frozen meals under the Boston Market brand.
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Teens

Food Commercials and Young People

Watching TV commercials of people munching on hot, crispy French fries or sugar-laden cereal resonates more with teens than advertisements about cell phone plans or the latest car.
May 9, 2013
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A new University of Michigan study found that regardless of body weight, teens had high brain activity during food commercials compared to nonfood commercials.
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Shopper

The Modern-day Shopper

The study shows that, despite radical changes in society, women still dominate the retail marketplace.
May 8, 2013
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The study shows that, despite radical changes in society, women still dominate the retail marketplace.
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Consumer Food Spending

Feeding a family of four at home will cost about $4 more each week this year than in 2012.
May 8, 2013
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Away-from-home food spending is projected to rise approximately $2.40 each week.
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Grupo Herdez to Buy Nutrisa

Mexican processed foods company Grupo Herdez plans to pay 2.98 billion pesos ($245 million) to buy Nutrisa, a frozen yogurt and food supplement chain.
May 3, 2013
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Nutrisa reported sales of 1.14 billion pesos ($93.70 million) during the whole of last year.
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New President at ConAgra Consumer Foods

ConAgra Foods Inc. has named Tom McGough president of its Consumer Foods group.
May 3, 2013
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McGough began his packaged foods career at H.J. Heinz in 1990.
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So Much for Brand Loyalty

Fewer and fewer consumers are staying loyal to their favorite brands.
April 26, 2013
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A new survey shows brand loyalty has dropped for the third year in a row.
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Obesity

Impact of Serving Size

People given large servings of food eat more than those given smaller servings.
April 22, 2013
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The study highlights the need to find new ways to reduce the effect of portion size on overeating.
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