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Top CPG Companies

A new study has identified the top-performing companies in the U.S. consumer-packaged-goods industry.
April 22, 2013
Among large companies, the top three performers were Lorillard, the Hershey Company, and Anheuser-Busch InBev.
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Impact of Serving Size

People given large servings of food eat more than those given smaller servings.
April 22, 2013
The study highlights the need to find new ways to reduce the effect of portion size on overeating.
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Egg Whites and Blood Pressure

Scientists reported new evidence that a component of egg whites may have another beneficial effect in reducing blood pressure.
April 22, 2013
Egg white peptides, either in eggs or as a supplement, could become useful as an adjunct to high-blood-pressure medication.
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Fiber on Stroke Risk

People who get more fiber in their diet are less likely to have a stroke than those who skimp on the nutrient.
April 22, 2013
The researchers found the risk of suffering a first stroke fell by 7% for every 7g increase in dietary fiber people reported each day.
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The Taste

A new study finds that just the taste of beer alone -- even without any intoxicating effect from the alcohol -- can be enough to trigger alcohol cravings.
April 19, 2013
The dopamine effect was stronger for men who had a family history of alcoholism.
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Pizza, Pizza

The strong sales performance pizza displayed in table service restaurants in 2012 continued into 1Q13.
April 19, 2013
The growth in pizza sales was driven largely by expanded flatbread offerings by restaurants.
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Westin Acquires Dominex

Westin Foods has expanded its Health and Wellness division by acquiring a majority interest in Dominex, LC, of St. Augustine, Fla.
April 19, 2013
This acquisition will bring about the creation of Dominex Natural Foods.
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Management Additions at Proliant

Proliant Dairy Ingredients has announced the additions of Daniel Landero and Zahid Mozaffar to its management team.
April 19, 2013
The new appointments include a regional manager for Latin America and director of innovation.
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Setting the Pace

IRI has once again announced the product introductions over the past year that qualify as New Product Pacesetters.
April 18, 2013
Only 11% of the nearly 1,900 new CPG launches met the stringent, industry-recognized benchmarks of exceptional first-year sales success required to achieve 2012 New Product Pacesetter status.
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Organic Importance

Europeans are increasingly interested in natural, local and seasonal products.
April 18, 2013
Europeans want a farm sector and food that do not use or contain GMOs or residues of pesticides or chemicals, according to a study.
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