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As U.S. consumers look to increase their intake of protein about half of them feel animal protein, namely meat and fish, is still considered the best source of protein.

University of Illinois scientists have found compounds that boost liver detoxification enzymes nearly fivefold, and they’ve found them in a pretty unlikely place—the crushed seeds left after oil extraction from an oilseed crop used in jet fuel.

Nagase America, New York, N.Y., hired Sharrann Simmons for a newly created position of senior business manager within Nagase’s Life Sciences division.

Arla Foods Ingredients introduces Nutrilac® YO-8075, an ingredient concept that makes it easy to produce delicious, healthy, convenient and environmentally friendly Greek-style yogurt smoothies that are rich in both protein and real fruit.

The American Board will host its National Egg Products School, a three-day learning event for product developers, from Sept. 15-17 at Auburn University.

Archer Daniels Midland Company has opened its global headquarters and customer center in downtown Chicago.

Hilmar Ingredients used the 2014 IFT Show to sample a savory protein bar for men.

Hormel Foods Corporation, Austin, Minn., completed its purchase of CytoSport Holdings, Inc., the Benecia, Calif., maker of Muscle Milk® products.

CHS Inc., St. Paul, Minn., said Mark Palmquist, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Ag Business, will leave the organization effective Aug. 31, 2014, to become managing director and chief executive officer of GrainCorp, Sydney, Australia, on Oct. 1, 2014.

MGP Ingredients, Inc., Atchison, Kan., said its board of directors appointed beverage alcohol industry executive Gus Griffin as president and CEO of the company effective July 28.