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Children and Food Allergies

Babies who ate more fruits and vegetables and fewer packaged foods were less likely to develop food allergies.
August 12, 2013
The research comes from a new study that looked at overall diet patterns instead of just specific foods.
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Getting the Wish-Bone

Pinnacle Foods Inc. said it would buy Unilever Plc's Wish-Bone salad dressings business.
August 12, 2013
The deal is valued at approximately $580 million.
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Vegetarians at the Gates

Some 7% of consumers identify themselves as vegetarian; however, 36% indicate the use of meat alternatives.
August 12, 2013
Less than half of consumers who use meat alternatives are using the products in place of real meat, and 16% indicate using the products alongside meat offerings.
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Dole Agrees to Buyout

Dole Food Co. has agreed to be acquired by chairman and chief executive David Murdock.
August 12, 2013
The deal is valued at approximately $1.2 billion.
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TreeHouse Buying Associated Brands

TreeHouse Foods Inc. has entered into an agreement with TorQuest Partners LLC and other shareholders to acquire Associated Brands.
August 9, 2013
Associated Brands is a private label manufacturer of powdered drinks, specialty teas and sweeteners.
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Campbell Buys European Snack Producer

Campbell Soup Company has completed the acquisition of Kelsen Group A/S.
August 9, 2013
Kelsen Group is a producer of baked snacks, including the Kjeldsens and Royal Dansk brands, sold in 85 countries around the world.
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Mars N.A. Names Sales VP

Mars Chocolate North America announced that Rick LaBerge has joined the company as vice president of sales.
August 9, 2013
LaBerge oversees the strategy and execution of its retail management, customer account teams, field sales and customer development.
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Cocoa on the Brain

Medical researchers have learned that hot chocolate could play a role in preventing memory decline.
August 8, 2013
Two cups of the comforting beverage could promote blood flow to important areas of the brain in seniors, while also fostering overall brain health in drinkers of all ages.
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Alcohol from Coffee Grinds

The scientists first collected this raw material from a Portuguese coffee roasting company and dried it.
August 8, 2013
While the resulting booze has the flavor of coffee, almost all of the caffeine is removed during the brewing process.
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