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TreeHouse to Acquire Protenergy

TreeHouse Foods Inc. plans to acquire Protenergy Natural Foods.
April 22, 2014
The purchase of the private label broths, soups and gravies business is valued at approximately $150 million.
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Green Tea on the Mind

A new study shows green tea sharpens memory almost immediately after consuming it.
April 21, 2014
Basically, by increasing the amount of back-and-forth between two brain regions, green tea boosted the subjects' ability to remember information.
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Sensient Names Flavors Lead

Sam Lteif has joined the company as president of Sensient’s Flavors business.
April 21, 2014
Lteif has 23 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods industry.
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Van's to Hillshire

The Hillshire Brands Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire Van’s Natural Foods.
April 21, 2014
The transaction is expected to close in May 2014.
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Starch Stars

A report predicts the global starch derivatives market is expected to reach $58.2 billion by the year 2019.
April 18, 2014
The food and beverage application is the major driver of the starch derivatives market.
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Michael to Post

Post Holdings has reached a deal to buy Michael Foods.
April 17, 2014
The deal values Michael Foods at $2.45 billion.
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Buying Bioactives

The bioactive ingredients market is estimated to grow from $23.8 billion in 2013 to $33.6 billion in 2018.
April 17, 2014
The market for dietary supplements is expected to reach $13.0 billion by 2018.
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Lauding Oats

Eleven scientists from around the globe presented the latest findings on the powerful compounds found in oats.
April 17, 2014
They emphasized the growing evidence that the type of phenolic compound avenanthramide (AVA) -- found only in oats -- may possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-itch and anti-cancer properties.
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Mouthfeel on Health Perceptions

Do consumers perceive harder or more rough-textured foods to have fewer calories?
April 16, 2014
The paper suggests how a food feels inside the mouth influences how one estimates caloric intake.
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