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Juice for Naturex

Naturex agreed to acquire 100% of the capital of Chicago-based Vegetable Juices Inc.
May 25, 2014
This transaction meets the group's strategic criteria for external growth projects and is expected to strengthen its position as a multi-specialist of natural ingredients.
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Dairy Analogs

You might call them “dairy deceptions.” Dairy analogs made from soy, grains, nuts, coconut, seeds -- and even algae -- work hard to fool lovers of milk, cheese, yogurt and frozen treats.
David Feder
David Feder , RDN
May 22, 2014
The reasons for divesting the diet of dairy can be multifold. The most common drive to go dairy-free is lactose sensitivity/intolerance.
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Ethnic Comfort

The tapestry of today’s American palate is woven from threads of many cultures, and food creators are finding that, sometimes, nothing satisfies more than the simple, comforting flavors crafted by amah -- or nonna, abuela, matamahi, impo, savta...
David Feder
David Feder , RDN
May 22, 2014
Home-style Latin, European, Asian and Subcontinental flavors and formulations are supplanting a recent trend of “comfort foods” that reads as more “retro” than true to the American demographic of today.
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Plant to Plate: Prepared Vegetables

Versatile Veggies

Tampa Maid Foods has applied its breading and coating expertise to appetizers—and now, a new line of select fruit and vegetables.
May 22, 2014
Don’t think of Tampa Maid Foods as just a seafood company.
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Plant to Plate: Prepared Vegetables

Potato Medley

ConAgra Foods’ Lamb Weston business says its new Alexia Oven Roasted Potato Medley combines sweet potatoes and three naturally colorful heirloom potato varieties in purple, gold and rose hues.
May 22, 2014
ConAgra Foods’ Lamb Weston business, Eagle, Idaho, says its new Alexia Oven Roasted Potato Medley combines sweet potatoes and three naturally colorful heirloom potato varieties in purple, gold and rose hues.
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Plant to Plate: Prepared Vegetables

Fresh Salads

Chiquita Brands North America earned one of the National Restaurant Association’s 2014 Food and Beverage Innovations Awards for new Gourmet Cafe Creative Classics from Fresh Express.
May 22, 2014
Chiquita Brands North America, Charlotte, N.C., earned one of the National Restaurant Association’s 2014 Food and Beverage Innovations Awards for new Gourmet Cafe Creative Classics from Fresh Express.
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Plant to Plate: Prepared Vegetables

Roasted Root Vegetables

Simplot Food Group’s latest offering addresses growing interest in root vegetables.
May 22, 2014
Root vegetables are a hot trend in the National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot in 2014” culinary forecast
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Coconut Water Website

iTi Tropicals creates website for coconut water concentrate, helps formulators create healthier new juices.
April 25, 2014
iTi Tropicals predicts that within five years, coconut water concentrate (CWC) -- as an ingredient -- could be as significant as pineapple juice concentrate.
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Blueberries on Neurodegenerative Disorders

Blueberries may help in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders..
April 23, 2014
Flies fed blueberry extract lived up to 15% longer than those who followed a standard diet.
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Strawberry R&D

Plant pathologists Gerald Holmes and Kelly Ivors have been named to head research and development efforts at the new Strawberry Sustainability Research and Education Center at Cal Poly.
April 11, 2014
The Strawberry Sustainability Research and Education Center is described as a one-of-a-kind partnership between Cal Poly's College of Food, Agriculture & Environmental Sciences (CAFES) and the California Strawberry Commission
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