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New Olam Facility

Olam Spices & Vegetable Ingredients launches its Innovation and Quality (IQ) center at the company headquarters in Fresno, Calif.
August 29, 2013
The IQ will accelerate the development of value-added finished products that deliver on taste, functionality and clean processing by leveraging the expertise and ingredients across Olam SVI’s entire portfolio.
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Fruits, Vegetables on Women's Bladder Cancer Risk

Women who increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables probably reduce their risk of developing invasive bladder cancer.
August 27, 2013
After making adjustments for some variables which influence cancer risk, such as age, the scientists discovered that those with the lowest bladder cancer risk were women who ate the most fruits and vegetables.
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Chiquita Names Food Safety VP

Chiquita Brands International has appointed Courtney Parker as vice president of food safety and quality.
August 27, 2013
Parker will be responsible for the company’s Fresh Express packaged salad quality assurance and quality control programs.
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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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Fruit May Reduce Aneurysm Risk

Researchers in Sweden have discovered that eating more fruit could lower risks for an often-lethal form of aortic aneurysm.
August 21, 2013
Compared with the group who ate the least amount of fruit (less than one daily serving), those who ate the most fruit (over two servings) had a 25% lower risk of developing an aneurysm and a 43% lower risk of one that ruptured.
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Apps for the Holidays

Mr. Dee’s expands its line with a holiday appetizer collection featuring three products.
August 16, 2013
Each restaurant-quality collection includes a high percentage of key ingredients and are all natural with no preservatives.
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Chopped Sticks

Dole is introducing an all-natural chopped salad line to include both kits and blends.
August 15, 2013
The introductions include three all-natural chopped salad kits formulated with kale and two chopped salad blends.
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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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