| January 16, 2013 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |
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- Ocean Spray expands with Chile acquisition
Ocean Spray has acquired the cranberry processing business of Agricola Cran Chile Limitada in Chile. "Cran Chile’s reputation for quality and excellence in cranberry processing is a good strategic fit and will better help the Cooperative accelerate the growing global demand for dried cranberries, the fastest-growing product in Ocean Spray’s portfolio," said Ocean Spray CEO and president Randy Papadellis. Boston Herald
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- Fiber One Protein Bars debut
General Mills has expanded its Fiber One line with Fiber One Protein Bars in Caramel Nut and Coconut Almond varieties. Both bars deliver 20% of the daily recommended amount of fiber, with the Caramel Nut bar providing 7 grams of protein and the Coconut Almond bar providing 6 grams. Food Business Review
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- Reser's revs NASCAR sponsorship
Reser's Fine Foods will sponsor five NASCAR Nationwide races with former NASCAR champion Matt Kenseth driving a car with the Reser's logo on the hood. Peter Sirgy, executive vice president of sales and marketing for the Oregon-based prepared foods company, said the tradition among NASCAR fans of tailgating and barbecuing "just fit with what Reser’s Fine Foods product line is." American City Business Journals/Portland, Ore.
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- Fresh fruit is top snack choice
Research from NPD Group ranks fresh fruit as the top snack for Americans, above chocolate and potato chips, and also among the fastest-growing categories. "Usage can be expanded with packaging innovation and promotions for on-the-go activities when it’s least likely to be consumed," notes Darren Seifer, NPD food and beverage industry analyst. Progressive Grocer
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- Barrel-aged hot sauce to become star condiment of 2013
More and more chefs are creating their own unique hot sauces by aging chiles and spices in oak barrels.
"The barrel has sauce aged in it, it’s had whiskey aged in it," said Brandon Foster, executive chef of Vesta Dipping Grill in Denver. "It’s going to have excess moisture in it and I think that’s the salt and the vinegar, the macerated chilies, that are really just reacting with that wood and pulling out as much flavor as possible." SmithsonianMag.com
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- Delhaize America trims executive staff by 25%
Delhaize America has created a management structure with 50 executives, a 25% reduction, and put about 80% of top leaders at the Salisbury, N.C., headquarters of Food Lion. The reorganization, described in a memo to employees, is part of the company's "efforts to reduce general and administrative costs and better serve customers." Progressive Grocer
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- Research shows some food can sharpen memory
Blueberries, salmon, green tea, walnuts, chocolate and leafy vegetables are among food with memory-enhancing properties, research indicates. Salmon and other cold-water fish contain omega-3 fatty acids, while blueberries are rich in anthocyanins, and leafy vegetables contain magnesium. MedicalDaily.com
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