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New research reveals the secret ingredient of a little red "miracle fruit," which turns sour into sweet.

Many children in Western countries suffer from chronic constipation, and when the going gets slow, fiber seems to beat all other non-drug remedies, new research from the Netherlands suggests.

Ralcorp Holdings Inc. appointed chairman William Stiritz as chief executive of its spun-off cereal business, Post Holdings Inc.

A new study reveals wine may not reduce blood pressure.

Food labels like gluten-free and dairy-free are experiencing "meteoric growth" in the U.K., with more consumers saying they have developed food intolerances or have made changes to their diet, reports a market research group.

Two-thirds of Americans drink coffee, and many gulp down their first cup within an hour of awakening, according to a survey.

The Coca-Cola Company has opened a $120 million plant in south Russia to supply non-alcoholic beverages for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Russia's Black Sea resort city of Sochi.

The American Dietetic Association will change its name effective January 2012 to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Synergy Flavors has announced its acquisition of natural essence and extract manufacturer Sensus LLC.

An expert panel for Health Canada has targeted energy drinks in a report saying that drinks such as Red Bull, Rockstar and Monster should actually be renamed “stimulant drug containing drinks” and should only be sold under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.