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Van's to Hillshire

The Hillshire Brands Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire Van’s Natural Foods.
April 21, 2014
The transaction is expected to close in May 2014.
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Right on Rice

New research shows that consumers can improve their diets simply by enjoying white or brown rice as part of their daily meals.
April 11, 2014
Researchers analyzed the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey datasets from 2005-2010 and evaluated the association of rice consumption with overall diet quality and key nutrient intakes.
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Targeting the Gourmet

Economic woes may have impacted away-from-home dining, but consumers still crave restaurant-quality food and beverage options—and expect retail products to deliver the same quality and cutting-edge taste experience.
William A. Roberts, Jr.
April 11, 2014
According to the Specialty Food Association’s “The State of the Specialty Food Industry 2013,” specialty food is among the fastest growing U.S. industries with sales skyrocketing 22.1% between 2010-2012.
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Specialty for B&G

B&G Foods Inc. entered into an agreement to acquire Specialty Brands of America.
April 7, 2014
The deal is worth approximately $155 million in cash.
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Food Ads Confusing Children

Researchers contend children under the age of 10 are mistaking apple slices for french fries and failing to recognize milk as a substitute for soda.
April 4, 2014
Only 10% of the participants identified Burger King’s sliced apples as actual apples, while the majority of children said they were french fries.
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New VP at Dole

Dole Packaged Foods promoted Stuart McAllister to the position of vice president of Sales & Marketing, Foodservice & Industrial.
April 4, 2014
He replaces Chris Lock who retired on March 21, 2014, after 20 years with the company.
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Bold Flavors, Clean Labels

SupHerb Farms’ new pastes, pesto and purees are ideal for product developers working on new ethnic flavor profiles or planning distinctive accents to mainstream product lines
April 2, 2014
SupHerb Farms, a supplier of frozen herbs and flavoring solutions, offers six new items to help manufacturers capitalize on emerging food trends and a clean ingredient list.
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How Fast Food Fares

Chick-fil-A and Sonic Drive-In deliver the best customer experience in the fast food industry.
March 24, 2014
Chick-fil-A led the food chains for the third year in a row.
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Seafood Additions

Matlaw's is launching a new brand identity, new seafood products and flavor combinations, and a refreshed website.
March 17, 2014
The new options are launching at the 2014 Seafood Expo North America.
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