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Mondelez Invests

Mondelez International plans to invest more than $130 million in new biscuit manufacturing technology and capabilities in its current U.S. network.
February 7, 2014
The investment will focus on bakeries in Fair Lawn, N.J., and Richmond, Va.
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Coke in an At-home Beverage System

The Coca-Cola Co. will buy a 10% stake in Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc.
February 6, 2014
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters will be Coca-Cola’s exclusive partner for the production and sale of Coca-Cola-branded single-serve, pod-based cold beverages.
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Soup is On-trend

Across the foodservice spectrum, operators are capitalizing on the popularity of soup and salad.
February 6, 2014
Restaurants offering soup and salad now face considerable competition from the retail segment.
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Portion Power

Research suggests that not only do larger portions lead consumers to enjoy the foods they eat less, they also reduce how often people consume those foods.
February 6, 2014
Another interesting finding was that distraction while eating can cloud the association that people develop as to their enjoyment with food.
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In Defense of Wheat

Health expert Marion Nestle comes to the defense of foods containing whole-wheat.
February 5, 2014
In fact, researchers concluded that “no data justifies a negative opinion about whole-wheat products in a healthy population."
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Chocolate and Valentine's Day

Americans overwhelmingly prefer chocolate instead of flowers (69 vs. 31%) on Valentine’s Day.
February 5, 2014
The survey of more than 1,300 adult consumers also suggests that Cupid struck Americans with a love for caramel.
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State of Packaged Breads

Packaged bread endures as a staple of the American diet.
February 5, 2014
Retail sales of packaged breads totaled $13 billion in 2012.
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Recalls Prompting Consumer Concerns

Strong majorities of U.S. adults say food recalls have them at least somewhat concerned.
February 5, 2014
Food recall concerns -- and calls for increased government oversight where the food supply is concerned -- are stronger among some subsets of Americans than others.
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Nestle Divests Power Bar

Nestlé sold its premium sports nutrition business under the PowerBar and Musashi brands.
February 4, 2014
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.
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