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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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Sweet and Salt

Scientists from the Monell Chemical Senses Center have found that kids who most prefer high levels of sweet tastes also most prefer high levels of salt taste.
April 3, 2014
In addition, the research has unearthed the revelatory finding that children prefer sweeter and saltier tastes than do adults.
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Succession on Mars

Paul S. Michaels, president of Mars Incorporated since 2004, recently informed the Mars board of directors of his plan to retire.
April 3, 2014
Grant F. Reid, current global president of Mars Chocolate, has been named by the Mars board of directors to take over the office of the president on January 2, 2015.
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Five New Forms of Listeria

Cornell University researchers have identified five new species of Listeria.
April 2, 2014
One of the new finds is named after the researchers' university.
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Transition for Nutrinova

Celanese Corporation CE announced the transition of its Nutrinova business under the Celanese brand.
April 2, 2014
This move formally completes the transition of all Celanese businesses into a single, unified Celanese brand.
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New President at DNA Brands

DNA Brands Inc. promoted Eric Fowler to the positions of president and CEO.
April 2, 2014
Fowler succeeds Darren M. Marks, who resigned to pursue other interests, but will remain as a director and chairman of the board of directors.
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Lower Cholesterol with Tea?

Earl Grey tea can lower cholesterol and reduce the chances of heart disease.
April 1, 2014
The reason is the extract of bergamot present in the beverage, which has been found to contain enzymes that can treat heart disease as effectively as statins.
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SensoryEffects for Balchem

Balchem Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Performance Chemicals & Ingredients Company.
April 1, 2014
The deal is for a purchase price of $567 million in cash.
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Winway for Tate & Lyle

Tate & Lyle PLC signed an agreement to acquire the business and assets of Winway Biotechnology Nantong Co. Ltd.
March 31, 2014
Winway Biotechnology Nantong Co. Ltd. is a producer of polydextrose speciality fiber in the People’s Republic of China.
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