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Natural Selection

The 2013 edition of Natural Products Expo West saw record numbers of attendees and visitors, but the real news was the varied assortment of new, cutting-edge foods and beverages.
William A. Roberts, Jr.
September 19, 2013
This year’s Natural Products Expo West registered record numbers of both attendees and exhibitors.
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Walking the Dog

Walkers Shortbread will unveil a chocolate version of Scottie Dog Shortbread.
September 19, 2013
The product promises top-quality Belgian chocolate and fresh creamery butter.
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Market for Healthy Snacks

More and more Americans eat smaller portions of food more frequently throughout the day.
September 19, 2013
Another cultural shift is the high priority placed by many adult consumers on making sure that the foods they -- and their kids -- eat pass nutritional muster.
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EU Okays Cocoa Flavanol Health Claim

Barry Callebaut announced that the EU Commission approved its health claim submission on cocoa flavanols.
September 11, 2013
The company received the right to use the health claim that "cocoa flavanols help maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, which contributes to normal blood flow."
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Canyon Cut Additions

Boulder Canyon Natural Foods has introduced two new varieties of its Canyon Cut line of kettle-cooked, ridged potato chips.
September 6, 2013
The new Avocado Oil and Olive Oil varieties of Canyon Cut chips join the existing line that includes Totally Natural (original), Sour Cream & Chives and Honey Barbeque flavors.
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Cocoa as a Package

Researchers have developed films containing flavonoid-rich cocoa that have antimicrobial applications.
August 29, 2013
The film is made from ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) and could be used in the food packaging industry.
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Mini for Wholly

Wholly Guacamole has added a miniature version of its party staple.
August 22, 2013
Wholly Guacamole Mini options will be found in 100-calorie, 2oz containers.
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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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Mars N.A. Names Sales VP

Mars Chocolate North America announced that Rick LaBerge has joined the company as vice president of sales.
August 9, 2013
LaBerge oversees the strategy and execution of its retail management, customer account teams, field sales and customer development.
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Canadians Looking Local

BMO released the results of a survey which found that supporting regional economies, farmers and jobs, along with fresh food and taste, all trump the cost of food for people choosing to buy local.
August 5, 2013
The report also revealed what products Canadians buy locally and why.
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