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New Lab at Leatherhead

Leatherhead opened its new Chemistry Research Laboratory.
September 26, 2013
This new facility has successfully retained its UKAS-accreditation for a wide range of food testing, including Group 1 and Group 2 nutrition, and a range of ELISA-based assays for allergens and meat speciation.
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Food Compounds on Immunity

Two compounds, which are called stilbenoids, worked in synergy with vitamin D and had a significant impact in raising the expression of the human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide.
September 26, 2013
Two compounds stood out from the crowd --  the resveratrol found in red grapes and a compound called pterostilbene from blueberries.
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Plandaí Sells Out of Phytofare

Plandaí Biotechnology announced all of its 2014 estimated production capacity of Phytofare Limonoid Glycoside Complex will be purchased.
September 26, 2013
The letter of intent is subject to favorable results from a clinical trial which is expected to commence late in 2013.
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WhiteWave Palm Oil Announcement

WhiteWave Foods announced that all products in its portfolio containing palm oil are now sourced according to rules set by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
September 26, 2013
Palm oil currently is used in a variety of liquid creamer products.
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FDA Okays ConAgra's Whole Grain Claim

ConAgra Foods Inc. praised the FDA for approving its petition for a qualified health claim that links whole grain consumption to a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
September 25, 2013
As a result of this approval, food manufacturers will now be able to communicate that whole grains and whole grain-containing foods which meet certain nutrient requirements outlined by the FDA may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
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Reed's Adding GMO-free Label

Reed’s Inc. will start labeling all of its products as GMO-free.
September 25, 2013
While all of Reed’s products are currently non-GMO, the label changes will progressively appear over the course of the next year on Reed’s Ginger Brew, Virgil’s Root Beer and Reed’s Culture Club Kombucha.
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Retirements, Promotion at Hormel

Hormel Foods announced the upcoming retirement of Dr. Phillip L. Minerich, vice president of research and development, effective December 31.
September 25, 2013
Dr. Kevin L. Myers, director of product and process development, research and development, will be promoted to vice president of research and development, effective October 28, 2013.
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FMC Names Latin American Business Director

Lincoln Romero has joined FMC Corporation, Health and Nutrition, as business director for Latin America.
September 25, 2013
Romero will drive the business and financial results in the region and work in collaboration with the global Health and Nutrition business leaders to define and lead the growth strategy in Latin America.
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Yogurt versus Ice Cream

Frozen yogurt is picking up steam and might just require more room on the freezer shelf soon.
September 24, 2013
Frozen yogurt sales saw a 74% increase between 2011-13, a monumental increase compared to the minimal 3.9% increase of ice cream.
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Naturex Joins Obesity Movement

Naturex has chosen to take part in the fight against obesity and has teamed with the SATIN project.
September 24, 2013
Research aims to identify which ingredients and processing methods play a role in satiety and how they influence energy intake.
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