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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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Strawberry R&D

Plant pathologists Gerald Holmes and Kelly Ivors have been named to head research and development efforts at the new Strawberry Sustainability Research and Education Center at Cal Poly.
April 11, 2014
The Strawberry Sustainability Research and Education Center is described as a one-of-a-kind partnership between Cal Poly's College of Food, Agriculture & Environmental Sciences (CAFES) and the California Strawberry Commission
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Appointments at OSI

OSI Group LLC has announced promotions within its executive team.
April 11, 2014
Sherry DeMeulenaere is promoted to senior vice president and chief financial officer.
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PepsiCo Researching Salt

PepsiCo Inc. will provide research funding in 2014 for a salt taste program.
April 10, 2014
Senomyx will continue to work to identify flavors with modifying properties intended to restore the desired salty taste in products with reduced sodium.
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New Ferrari CEO

A.G. Ferrari Foods hired a new CEO.
April 10, 2014
The company also is making other changes as it prepares to move into its recently acquired headquarters.
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Manischewitz Sold

Manischewitz has been sold to Sankaty Advisors.
April 10, 2014
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Rice Bran Oil Extract as Butter Replacement

A new, butterlike extract from rice bran oil -- used as a partial butter replacement in a standard recipe for white bread -- does not detract from bread taste or texture.
April 9, 2014
Testers report the rice bran oil does not detract from bread taste or texture.
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Acquisition for AAK

AAK has agreed to acquire the oils and fats business of CSM Benelux NV.
April 9, 2014
The acquired business employs around 100 people and had revenues of approximately $149 million in 2013.
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Penford Completes Gum Technology Purchase

Penford Corporation announced it has completed the acquisition of Gum Technology Corporation.
April 9, 2014
Gum Technology will continue to offer a range of gums and other hydrocolloids throughout North America and Asia.
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Obesity and Cognitive Function

A new University of Illinois study finds that obese children are slower than healthy-weight children to recognize when they have made an error and correct it.
April 8, 2014
In the study, the scientists measured the behavioral and neuroelectric responses of 74 preadolescent children, half of them obese, half at a healthy weight.
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