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New Encapsulation Facility for Firmenich

Firmenich celebrated the inauguration of its new state-of-the-art encapsulation facility on October 25.
October 31, 2013
This new facility supports Firmenich's global strategy "to invest as closely as possible to its customers."
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News at Bob's Red Mill

Bob’s Red Mill announces a major expansion of its production and distribution facilities, as well as the internal promotions of seven long-time employees.
October 31, 2013
The company expects to open the new Bob’s Red Mill World Distribution Center in January 2014.
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The Incredible, More-sustainable Egg

An Egg Industry Center study shows the industry has also been able to significantly decrease its environmental footprint.
October 30, 2013
Researchers conducted a lifecycle analysis of U.S. egg production from 1960 to 2010 to evaluate environmental performance measures for the complete lifecycle from crops to hens to the farm gate.
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Bunge Buys Grupo Altex's Wheat Milling Biz

Bunge North America has agreed to purchase the wheat milling business of Grupo Altex S.A. de C.V.
October 30, 2013
The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year subject to regulatory approval.
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South Coast in Arkansas

South Coast Baking Company has opened its second production facility to produce frozen cookie dough in Springdale, Ark.
October 30, 2013
The plan is to create 150 jobs in the region.
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Appealing Potatoes

USPB enlisted the help of Hungry Girl in efforts to broaden the appeal of the potato.
October 30, 2013
The board is tapping the brand for its "unique ability to speak directly to calorie-conscious Americans from a 'friend in-the-know' perspective."
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Peanut Butter, A Cancer Fighter?

Research suggests girls who grow up eating peanut butter could be lowering their breast cancer risk later in life.
October 30, 2013
A new study showed that girls who ate peanut butter or nuts regularly from the ages of 9-15 were less likely to develop benign or non-cancerous breast disease by the time they were 30 years old.
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Personnel Move at Sargento

Sargento Foods Inc. promoted Marty Rowe to vice president of sales -- Strategic Channels in the company’s Consumer Products Division.
October 30, 2013

He will continue to work out of the Bentonville, Ark., office and report to Mark Gumm, senior vice president of Sales.


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Look for the Nanotech Label

People in the U.S. want labels on food products that use nanotechnology -- whether the nanotechnology is in the food or is used in food packaging.
October 29, 2013
Study participants were particularly supportive of labeling for products in which nanotechnology had been added to the food, itself.
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Positive Peer Pressure

Consumers are more likely to order certain foods if that is what their friends are ordering.
October 29, 2013
The study found peers can have a bigger role than calorie labeling when it comes to deciding what to order.
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