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Too Much Coffee on Mortality

Researchers found drinking 28 cups of coffee or more per week increased a person's odds of dying prematurely by 21%.
August 16, 2013
The risk was more than 50% higher in adults under 55 years old.
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Formulating Hangover-less Beer

Queensland researchers say putting electrolytes in beer could help ward off hangovers.
August 16, 2013
Griffith Health Institute researchers have found adding electrolytes can make beer up to three times more effective at hydrating.
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FFS Names Regulatory Affairs Manager

Flavor & Fragrance Specialties Inc. announced that Catherine Herman has joined the firm as manager of Regulatory Affairs.
August 16, 2013
Herman brings over 25 years of regulatory experience from past senior positions.
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Spirulina as a Color

The FDA is amending the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of spirulina extract made from the dried biomass of Arthrospira platensis as a color additive in candy and chewing gum.
August 15, 2013
The rule will be effective from September 13, 2013.
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Food Exec Expectations

Executives in the food and beverage industry expect continued growth in 2013.
August 15, 2013
Rapidly advancing technology is transforming the industry, providing opportunities to explore new ways of doing business and better understand and engage with consumers.
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David's Expansion

David’s Cookies announced the grand opening for its new facility in Cedar Grove, N.J.
August 15, 2013
The company is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of cookies and frozen cookie dough for the foodservice and co-branding baking industries and fresh baked cookies sold online.
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Zentis Building New Facility

Zentis, a fruit processing company in the U.S. and Europe, announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in the state of Idaho.
August 14, 2013
The new plant will bolster the network of Zentis manufacturing operations in Gardena, California; Plymouth, Indiana and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Dean Speeds Factory Closings

Dean Foods Co said it would speed up the closure of up to 15% of its factories.
August 14, 2013
The company has reported a quarterly loss and warned of more tough times ahead.
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Cargill Names Global Technology Director

Cargill’s animal nutrition business announced that Dr. Brooke Humphrey has been named global technology director for pork at the innovation campus in Elk River, Minn.
August 14, 2013
Currently, Humphrey is the monogastric research and development (R&D) director in Elk River.
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