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Twinkies on the Way Back

Twinkies along with other snacks will be returning to store shelves.
March 21, 2013
A judge has approved the sale of a number of former Hostess brands.
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Shamrock Growing

Shamrock Farms announced the construction of a new $50 million state-of-the-art dairy manufacturing facility in Virginia.
March 21, 2013
The increased capacity is expected to allow the company to provide a greater number of new milk and milk-based products.
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Stevia Expanding Production

Stevia Nutra Corporation, having just reported a successful first harvest, is developing plans to expand its production capacity of high quality stevia in Cambodia.
March 21, 2013
The move comes as numerous beverage companies look to new sweetening options.
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Weight Management Sales Surging

U.S. retail sales of the weight management products and services will reach $38.0 billion in 2013 and $40.9 billion in 2016
March 19, 2013
Foods and beverages represent the largest share of sales, at almost 80%.
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FDA: Menu Labeling Taking Longer than Expected

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that the task of finalizing a law requiring certain establishments to print calorie counts on menus is taking the administration a longer time to finish due to complications and specific requirements.
March 19, 2013
The FDA states that it hopes to finish drafting and editing the law by this spring, however, many of the businesses are still lobbying hard to be exempt from this new law.
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AarhusKarlshamn names President

Terrence Thomas has been named president of AarhusKarlshamn USA Inc. and as member of the AAK Group Management.
March 19, 2013
He succeeds Hal Grant, who had been serving as interim president.
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Chewing Gum not a Diet Aid

Contrary to popular diet advice, chewing gum may not help people eat less or lose weight, new research suggests.
March 19, 2013
Chewing gum may, in fact, leat people to avoid fruits and vegetables.
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Memory on Meals

According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, if a person recalls the last meal as being filling and satisfying, they are more likely to consume less food in their next meals.
March 19, 2013
Distracted eaters are more likely to take in extra calories due to overeating in their immediate meal.
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Food and Emotion

Penn State researchers wanted to find out exactly how emotions drive eating behaviors.
March 18, 2013
The study found unhealthy foods can lead to a worsening of mood.
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Power of Oregano

Treatment of tomatoes with the essential oils of three herbs reduces salmonella contamination.
March 18, 2013
One was even shown to enhance tomato quality.
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