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In what’s been called its largest acquisition ever, Nestlé has agreed to acquire Pfizer Nutrition for $11.85 billion (USD) to enhance its position in global infant nutrition. The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval, will… Read More »

Beyond traditional granola bars, food bars have created niche opportunities in many market categories spanning breakfast, meal replacement and snack bars. Read More »

Consumers have good levels of vitamins A and D and folate, but fall short in other areas. Read More »

Beyond traditional granola bars, food bars have created niche opportunities in many market categories spanning breakfast, meal replacement and snack bars. According to a new Packaged Facts report, the $5.7 billion U.S. retail market for food bars can be split into two broad categories: cereal/granola bars and energy/nutrition bars. Read More »

The global market for Whole Grain and High Fiber Foods is forecast to reach US$27.6 billion by the year 2017, according to a new study from Global Industry Analysts (GIA). Read More »

U.S. retail sales of cereal/granola bars and energy/nutrition bars reached $5.7 billion in 2011, according to“Food Bars in the U.S.,” a just-released report from Packaged Facts. Read More »

According to the Second National Report on Biochemical Indicators of Diet and Nutrition, released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US population has good levels of vitamins A and D and folate in the body, but some groups still need to increase their levels of vitamin D and iron. Read More »

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is required for the synthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine and for myelin formation. Read More »

Kemin, Des Moines, IA, has obtained confirmation that its AssuriTEA Green all-natural green tea extract is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for food and beverage applications. After evaluating available data, an independent panel of scientific exp… Read More »

Nutraceutical: Dietary fiber/whole grains Indication: Colon cancer Source: BMJ, November 10, 2011;343:d6617. Research… Read More »

The European Union and the U.S. have announced that beginning June 1, 2012, organic products certified in Europe or in the U.S. may be sold as organic in either region. This partnership between the two largest organic-producers in the world will establish a strong foundation from which to promote organic agriculture, benefiting the growing organic industry and supporting jobs and businesses on a global scale. Read More »