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New Roles at Campbell

Campbell Soup Company announced the appointment of Ed Carolan as president, U.S. Retail and Tim Hassett as senior vice president and general manager, Away from Home, and chief customer officer of Campbell North America.
August 8, 2013
Both will report to Mark Alexander, president - Campbell North America.
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Sleep and Food Choices

After they had not slept, a study's participants showed a much stronger preference for high-calorie foods.
August 7, 2013
Sleep-deprived subjects wanted higher-calorie foods and had impaired rational decision-making to overcome those urges.
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Fast Food Frequency

A recent Gallup poll reveals that eight out of 10 Americans eat at fast-food restaurants at least once a month.
August 7, 2013
The survey also found that young adults, aged 18-29, eat fast food more often.
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Rapid Changes for Retail

The retail market for foods and beverages is undergoing some of its greatest changes since supermarkets came to the fore.
August 7, 2013
A substantial majority of grocery shoppers (85%) report that they do some kind of planning beforehand.
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Soy Protein on Colon Cancer

Scientists have evidence that lifelong exposure to genistein, a bioactive component in soy foods, protects against colon cancer.
August 6, 2013
Chronic exposure to genistein, a soy isoflavone, reduced the number of pre-cancerous lesions in the colons of laboratory rats exposed to a carcinogen by 40%.
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Joshua Green Takes Harris Soup

Joshua Green Corporation acquired Harris Soup Company.
August 6, 2013
Harry's is a manufacturer of premium refrigerated soups, entrées, sides and desserts packaged in retail-ready, grab-and-go containers.
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Crispy Green Names National Sales Director

Crispy Green announced Mark McHale has joined the company as its new national sales director.
August 6, 2013
McHale is responsible for developing and implementing the company’s strategic sales plan, managing and directing its sales efforts, and building Crispy Green’s sales infrastructure throughout the country.
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Bell Purchase in Brazil

Bell Flavors & Fragrances acquired Iceberg Industries' flavor division in Sao Paulo Brazil.
August 6, 2013
Iceberg-Aromas has resided in the Brazilian market since 1939 with customers in all segments.
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Canadians Looking Local

BMO released the results of a survey which found that supporting regional economies, farmers and jobs, along with fresh food and taste, all trump the cost of food for people choosing to buy local.
August 5, 2013
The report also revealed what products Canadians buy locally and why.
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Lab-grown Burger Unveiled

Scientists have unveiled the world's first lab-grown beef burger.
August 5, 2013
Mixed with salt, egg powder and breadcrumbs to improve the taste, and colored with red beetroot juice and saffron, the concoction will taste similar to a normal burger, claim researchers.
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