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Dannon Names Fellow

The Dannon Company announced Kurt Selle from North Carolina State University as the 2013-2014 Dannon Yogurt and Probiotics Fellow.
July 12, 2013
Selle’s interest in probiotics and commitment to advancing human health through scientific research distinguished him from other candidates, the company explained.
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Kerry Building Innovation Center

Kerry Group has broken ground on its €100m Global Technology and Innovation Centre.
July 11, 2013
The new facility is expected to be a focal point for Kerry’s scientific research, technology and product development.
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Cravings on Consumers

Craveability is a major purchase driver for restaurants, with 83% of consumers saying that cravings are a main reason they purchase food away from home.
July 10, 2013
Some 95% of consumers who rate a restaurant chain's craveable items as very good agree that they will return to the restaurant in the near future.
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BI Nutraceuticals Director Gains CFS Title

Randal Kreienbrink, director of marketing at BI Nutraceuticals, received the Certified Food Scientist (CFS) title from the Institute of Food Technologists.
July 10, 2013
Kreienbrink, who has more than 25 years of experience in the food sciences industry, is BI’s second employee to receive this designation.
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Omega-3 on Memory

Higher blood levels of long-chain omega-3s, and DHA in particular, were associated with better reading and working memory performance, according to a new observational study conducted at the University of Oxford.
July 10, 2013
Lead researchers indicated that an increased dietary intake of omega-3s may be beneficial for healthy children aged 7-9 years who are underperforming in school.
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Kroger Buying Harris Teeter

Kroger is acquiring all 212 Harris Teeter Supermarket stores for $2.4 billion, but plans to keep management and operations the same.
July 10, 2013
While no changes are expected in the short term, analysts predict the grocery giant may well "tinker" with the brand.
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The Global Gelatin Market

The global gelatin market was worth $1.77 billion in 2011 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.75% from 2012 to 2018.
July 8, 2013
The global gelatin production was 348.9 kilo tons in 2011 and is expected to reach 450.7 kilo tons in 2018.
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Coffee Consumption

Coffee consumption rose over the past-year, and single-cup growth showed no signs of slowing.
July 8, 2013
According to the study, Hispanic Americans exhibit stronger consumption habits than other groups.
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Beer on the Heart

Drinking beer improved arterial function within hours, researchers say.
July 8, 2013
The Greek researchers found blood vessels become more flexible and blood flowed better to the heart after beer consumption.
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