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Bacteria from baby poop can help make sausages, per researchers.
July 9, 2014
The scientists concentrated on 43 fecal samples of healthy infants up to 6 months old.
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Wild for ADM

Archer Daniels Midland Company is acquiring WILD Flavors GmbH.
July 8, 2014
The deal is valued at approximately $3.13 billion.
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Hot for Frozen

Marketers have addressed consumers’ health and nutrition concerns by introducing numerous healthier frozen desserts.
July 8, 2014
Besides companies that specialize in healthier frozen desserts, most major marketers of ice cream and frozen desserts have at least one product line positioned on the basis of its nutritional profile.
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The Organic Domain

Afilias has announced that August 6, 2014, is the sunrise start date for its newest generic top-level domain (gTLD): .ORGANIC.
July 8, 2014
Addresses will only be available for products, manufacturers, producers, co-packers, distributors, certifiers, wholesalers, retailers and other qualified registrants who meet specified organic-related criteria as part of their domain name registration.
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Mars Names Executives

Debra A. Sandler has been named chief health and wellbeing officer for Mars Incorporated.
July 8, 2014
Tracey Massey will step up into the role Sandler previously held as the acting president, Mars Chocolate, North America.
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Potential for Prickly Pear and Chia

The rediscovery of ancient foods like quinoa has now opened the door for other forgotten plants to go global.
July 3, 2014
North America saw the majority of chia seed food and drink launches in 2013, with 47% of launches in the U.S. and 12% in Canada.
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New Faces at Bell Flavors

Bell Flavors and Fragrances announced new hires.
July 3, 2014
The positions filled include an East Coast sales executive and a marketing coordinator.
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Protein to Satiety

Consumers have turned their attention to protein to boost nutrition in their diets.
July 3, 2014
Some 62% of consumers agree they are “making a point of getting enough protein” from the foods and beverages they consume.
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Shift at La Tortilla

La Tortilla Factory has hired Jeff Ahlers as its president and chief executive officer.
July 3, 2014
The appointment is the result of a long-term search process led by the Tamayo family and the board of directors.
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Handy New Culinary Director

Handy International announced that Joseph Ascoli has recently joined the company as director of Culinary Development.
July 3, 2014
Prior to joining Handy, Ascoli led the culinary development at Kettle Cuisine for six years.
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