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Flagship Taking Atlantic

Flagship Food Group has agreed to terms to acquire Atlantic Foods Group Ltd.
May 10, 2013
The transaction, which has been recommended by the Board of Atlantic Foods Group, requires approval from the Atlantic Foods Group shareholders.
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Coca-Cola Commits to Health

The Coca-Cola Co. has unveiled four global business commitments to further contribute to “healthier, happier, and more active communities.”
May 9, 2013
Coca-Cola said it already has taken a number of steps, including product and packaging innovations such as smaller portion sizes through the expansion of mini-cans in the U.S., Australia, Canada, Korea and Thailand.
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Food Commercials and Young People

Watching TV commercials of people munching on hot, crispy French fries or sugar-laden cereal resonates more with teens than advertisements about cell phone plans or the latest car.
May 9, 2013
A new University of Michigan study found that regardless of body weight, teens had high brain activity during food commercials compared to nonfood commercials.
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Champagne on Alzheimer's

Researchers from Reading University have found that three glasses of champagne per week could help prevent the onset of brain disorders such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
May 9, 2013
This is not the first time the bubbly has been touted for its health benefits. The same Reading team found in 2009 that champagne is good for the heart and blood circulation.
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GF Certification for Boulder Canyon

Inventure Foods Inc. has received certification from the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) for its Boulder Canyon Natural Foods products.
May 9, 2013
Sales of certified gluten-free products in the chips, pretzel and snack category grew 54% from 2010-2011 and sales of the overall gluten-free food category grew 27% from 2009-2011.
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The Modern-day Shopper

The study shows that, despite radical changes in society, women still dominate the retail marketplace.
May 8, 2013
The study shows that, despite radical changes in society, women still dominate the retail marketplace.
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Magnesium and Bone Health

Magnesium may be as crucial to children's bone health as calcium, according to a small, early study.
May 8, 2013
This study found a significant association between magnesium intake and absorption, and bone density in children.
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Consumer Food Spending

Feeding a family of four at home will cost about $4 more each week this year than in 2012.
May 8, 2013
Away-from-home food spending is projected to rise approximately $2.40 each week.
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