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Tequila Sweetener May Help Weight Loss

Agavins from the Agave plant are non-digestible and can act as a dietary fiber.
July 10, 2014
The researchers contend it could promote weight loss and help lower blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes or those at high risk of the disease.
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Plates of Concern

Consumers demonstrate increased interest in knowing what is on their plates, and the plates of their children.
July 9, 2014
As diet becomes an increasingly strong concern, 91% of consumers consider nutrition important when grocery shopping.
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Unique Takes Activate

The American subsidiary Unique Beverages (USA) Inc. has completed its acquisition of Activate Drinks.
July 9, 2014
The acquisition includes certain assets of the Rising Beverage Company (RBC), including the Activate Brand and trademark.
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New CEO at Oregon Fruit Products

The Oregon Fruit Products team appointed Chris Sarles as the new CEO.
July 9, 2014
Sarles brings extensive experience in business management and team leadership.
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Flagstone for TreeHouse

TreeHouse Foods Inc. will acquire Flagstone Foods.
July 9, 2014
TreeHouse has agreed to pay Gryphon Investors and other shareholders $860 million in cash.
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What a Waste

Bacteria from baby poop can help make sausages, per researchers.
July 9, 2014
The scientists concentrated on 43 fecal samples of healthy infants up to 6 months old.
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Wild for ADM

Archer Daniels Midland Company is acquiring WILD Flavors GmbH.
July 8, 2014
The deal is valued at approximately $3.13 billion.
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Hot for Frozen

Marketers have addressed consumers’ health and nutrition concerns by introducing numerous healthier frozen desserts.
July 8, 2014
Besides companies that specialize in healthier frozen desserts, most major marketers of ice cream and frozen desserts have at least one product line positioned on the basis of its nutritional profile.
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The Organic Domain

Afilias has announced that August 6, 2014, is the sunrise start date for its newest generic top-level domain (gTLD): .ORGANIC.
July 8, 2014
Addresses will only be available for products, manufacturers, producers, co-packers, distributors, certifiers, wholesalers, retailers and other qualified registrants who meet specified organic-related criteria as part of their domain name registration.
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Mars Names Executives

Debra A. Sandler has been named chief health and wellbeing officer for Mars Incorporated.
July 8, 2014
Tracey Massey will step up into the role Sandler previously held as the acting president, Mars Chocolate, North America.
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