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Healthy Foods and Overall Consumption

Greater exposure to healthy foods help dieters reduce their food intake.
July 31, 2013
The findings revealed that women who were dieting to lose weight ate 60% less of the chocolate after smelling fresh oranges compared to smelling chocolate.
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Dairy on Blood Pressure

Two or more servings per day of milk, yogurt or cheese was associated with a statistically significant lower systolic blood pressure.
July 31, 2013
The study used baseline data from a subgroup of children aged 8 to 10 years enrolled in the ongoing Quebec Adipose and Lifestyle Investigation in Youth (QUALITY) study.
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Early Stress and Comfort

A new study suggest that exposure to stress in the first few days of life increases stress responses, anxiety and consumption of palatable "comfort" foods in adulthood.
July 31, 2013
Hormonal responses to chronic stress in adulthood seem to play a role in the increased preference for this type of food, especially in women.
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Sports Nutrition Rebounding

The sports nutritional products market in the U.S. is returning to form.
July 30, 2013
U.S. retail sales of sports drinks will reach $7.4 billion in 2013.
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Wild for Amazon

On July 29, 2013, WILD Flavors GmbH (WILD) has become a shareholder in the Brazilian corporation Amazon Flavors.
July 30, 2013
The Amazon Flavors product portfolio features natural extracts and flavors derived from the guarana plant, açai berries, oranges and grapes as well as cola flavors for the Brazilian beverage market.
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Personnel Moves at Kalsec

Effective August 1, 2013, Kalsec announces several new appointments to build upon company growth.
July 30, 2013
Dr. Scott Nykaza is being promoted from chief operating officer to president and chief operating officer.
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Chocolate Craving

Many people would claim to crave chocolate and enjoy the feeling that eating it induces.
July 29, 2013
The key to this may be a chemical called anandamide, which is similar to the compounds released when cannabis is taken.
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Slight Rise for CSDs in C-stores

Total carbonated soft drink (CSD) dollar sales in the U.S. convenience store channel rose 2.2% during the four-week period that ended July 6, compared to 4.1% last month.
July 29, 2013
Beer dollar sales in the U.S. c-store channel were up 0.6% during the four-week period.
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The Top Summer Candies

Candy Crate, an online candy store, has identified the top 10 candies consumed during summer time in America.
July 29, 2013
Findings for the July 2013 survey were based on 2100 responses from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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200 from Campbell Soup

Campbell Soup Company expects to launch more than 200 new products in fiscal 2014.
July 26, 2013
The company is strengthening its core businesses and expanding into higher-growth spaces, including new consumer segments, categories and geographies.
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