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New Head at NPA

The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced that Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D., will be its new chief executive officer.
April 8, 2014
NPA represents the entire natural products industry, with more than 2,000 members in all 50 states and internationally.
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New GM at Traditional Baking

Traditional Baking Inc. announced the appointment of David Tuthill to assistant general manager.
April 8, 2014
Traditional Baking Inc. is a contract bakery producing 2 million cookies daily at their 60,000 square foot SQF certified facility in Bloomington, Calif.
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Salt Reversal

A new study says the low level of sodium intake recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) could actually be bad for your health.
April 7, 2014
The average daily sodium intake of most Americans is actually associated with better health outcomes than intake levels currently recommended by the CDC and major health departments.
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Tired of 'Junk' Food

A diet that with high quantities of junk food makes a person more likely to feel fatigued and become sedentary, according to research.
April 7, 2014
Researchers say the results are likely applicable to people as well, since the physiological systems of the two creatures are similar.
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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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New Plant for Glanbia

Glanbia Nutritionals Inc. announced the official opening of its new food-grade Next Generation Grain processing facility.
April 7, 2014
The Sioux Falls, S.D., plant produces flaxseed ingredients, as well as a growing portfolio of chia, quinoa and other ancient grain ingredient solutions.
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Changing Cream Cheese

Philadelphia Cream Cheese will now find its most popular spreads with even more fruits and vegetables.
April 4, 2014
The new spreads will be available nationwide beginning in April 2014.
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Chocolate for Weight Loss?

A particular type of antioxidant in cocoa can prevent people from gaining excess weight and lower their blood sugar levels.
April 4, 2014
Previous research has shown that flavanols in other foods such as grapes and tea can help fight weight gain and type-2 diabetes.
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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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Popular Peru

Aji peppers and rocoto see expanded applications in sauces and as ingredients for snacks with a global flair.
April 4, 2014
A new report promises to provide insights, market data, proprietary consumer survey analysis and trend applications for the food retailing and foodservice channels in the South American foods arena.
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