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Not So Private

Nearly all consumers buy private label products when grocery shopping, according to a new study.
August 13, 2013
Some 83% of consumers indicated that they sometimes buy private label brands if the product is better or it offers a higher value than the national brand alternative.
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School Lunch on Obesity

Among middle-school children, the behaviors most often linked with obesity are school lunch consumption and two hours or more of daily TV viewing.
August 13, 2013
The study found some gender differences in the habits influencing body weight.
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DS Waters Takes Cascades Office Coffee and Water Service

DS Waters of America Inc. announces the acquisition of the office coffee and water filtration service divisions of Cascade Coffee Inc.
August 13, 2013
Cascade Coffee has delivered coffee services to businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest region since 1995.
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Children and Food Allergies

Babies who ate more fruits and vegetables and fewer packaged foods were less likely to develop food allergies.
August 12, 2013
The research comes from a new study that looked at overall diet patterns instead of just specific foods.
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Getting the Wish-Bone

Pinnacle Foods Inc. said it would buy Unilever Plc's Wish-Bone salad dressings business.
August 12, 2013
The deal is valued at approximately $580 million.
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Vegetarians at the Gates

Some 7% of consumers identify themselves as vegetarian; however, 36% indicate the use of meat alternatives.
August 12, 2013
Less than half of consumers who use meat alternatives are using the products in place of real meat, and 16% indicate using the products alongside meat offerings.
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Dole Agrees to Buyout

Dole Food Co. has agreed to be acquired by chairman and chief executive David Murdock.
August 12, 2013
The deal is valued at approximately $1.2 billion.
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TreeHouse Buying Associated Brands

TreeHouse Foods Inc. has entered into an agreement with TorQuest Partners LLC and other shareholders to acquire Associated Brands.
August 9, 2013
Associated Brands is a private label manufacturer of powdered drinks, specialty teas and sweeteners.
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Campbell Buys European Snack Producer

Campbell Soup Company has completed the acquisition of Kelsen Group A/S.
August 9, 2013
Kelsen Group is a producer of baked snacks, including the Kjeldsens and Royal Dansk brands, sold in 85 countries around the world.
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