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Scientists Bemoan Fruit Juice

Two nutrition experts say consumers need to remember that otherwise healthy fruit juices and smoothies can be loaded with fructose sugar.
September 9, 2013
"Smoothies and fruit juice are the new danger," said one researcher.
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Exporting Obesity

From Mexico to Qatar, obesity rates are soaring to unprecedented levels.
September 9, 2013
The alarming trend is damaging economic performance, as well as the health of millions of consumers worldwide.
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Sargento's Personnel Changes

Louie Gentine has announced the promotion of Michael Pellegrino to chief customer officer & president - Consumer Products Division.
September 9, 2013
Ebru Basaran-Shull has also been promoted to director of Regulatory Affairs in the Quality Systems department.
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Restaurant Rebound

Quick-service and snack and beverage restaurant sales are back on track for moderate growth.
September 6, 2013
Packaged Facts estimates that limited-service restaurant sales will reach $188.1 billion in 2013, up 4.9% over 2012.
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The Role of Vitamin K

The global functional food market has been steadily increasing in recent years.
September 6, 2013
Product launches containing vitamin K2 have almost doubled (+183%) globally over the past five years.
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Kohlberg Takes Nellson Nutraceutical

Nellson Nutraceutical LLC has been acquired by Kohlberg & Company LLC.
September 6, 2013
Nellson, headquartered in Irwindale, Calif., is a provider of nutraceutical branded and private-label bar and functional powder products.
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Canada's Gluten-free Market

The market has managed an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.6% between 2008 and 2012.
September 5, 2013
The surge in celebrity endorsements of a gluten-free lifestyle, combined with growing awareness of celiac disease and gluten intolerance, has driven the Canadian gluten-free market to over $450 million in 2012.
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Leprino Consolidating String Cheese Ops

Leprino Foods Co. is consolidating its string-cheese operations within Colorado.
September 5, 2013
The move includes the closure of its Ravenna, Neb., facility but will not add any new jobs in Colorado.
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Update on Plandai's South African Operations

Plandaí Biotechnology Inc. has provided updated information on the status of the company's operations.
September 5, 2013
Green Gold Biotechnologies has completed its production facility in Mpumalanga, South Africa, in the heart of the company's tea estate.
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Pilgrim's Pride Invests

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation announced a $25 million investment in the state of Alabama.
September 5, 2013
The investment includes the construction of a new feed mill facility in Pinckard, Ala., and a $10 million renovation of the Company's poultry processing facility in Enterprise, Ala.
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