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Diamond Foods Axes CEO, CFO Over $80M Accounting Snafu

Diamond Foods announced today its CEO Michael Mendes and CFO Steven Neil were put on administrative leave and the snack maker will have to restate financial results for fiscal years 2010 and 2011 after the audit committee of its board of directors determined improper ...More
February 9, 2012
Posted in News
Americans Still Consume Too Much Sodium

The latest Vital Signs report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate the average American consumes about 3,300 milligrams of sodium per day, not including any salt added at the table, which is more than twice the recommended limit for about half ...More
February 8, 2012
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Like Fatty Foods? Blame Your Genes

A person’s preference for fatty foods may be genetic according to Penn State researchers who discovered people with certain forms of the CD36 gene may like high-fat foods more than those who have other forms of this gene. The findings, published in the journal Obesity, may ...More
February 3, 2012
Posted in News, Dressing / Marinades
Suit Filed Against Frito-Lay for Deceptive Advertising

A New York man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Frito-Lay alleging its advertising for Tostitos and SunChips is deceptive because the products are not made with “all-natural" ingredients as labeled and actually contain corn and oils made from genetically modified ...More
January 31, 2012
Posted in News
Ralcorp Will Receive $900M in Post Foods Spin-Off

Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. will receive approximately $900 million and retain up to 20% of outstanding shares of Post Foods when it completes its spin-off of the cereal maker at the end of January 2012, according to an amendment that Ralcorp filed to its Form 10 Registration ...More
December 28, 2011
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Five-Star Snacking

Ingredients for formulating premium snack foods. ...More
December 23, 2011
Posted in Articles, Fiber, Flavor
Roasted Vegetables and Spices—Little Effort, Big Flavor

Roasting vegetables and spices brings out a natural sweetness and deepens flavors, adding interest to a variety of applications and menu items, from frozen pizza to soups, dips, sandwiches and snacks. ...More
November 18, 2011
Posted in Articles, Dressing / Marinades, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Chocolate-Dipped Almond-Honey Nougat Bites

Like cupcakes and doughnuts, gourmet cookies have become trendy, with innovative ingredients and flavors coming into play, as seen in this bacon pecan chocolate chunk cookie. ...More
September 9, 2011
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Flavor
Ralcorp Rejects ConAgra’s Latest Takeover Bid

Ralcorp Holdings Inc.’s board of directors unanimously rejected ConAgra Foods’ third bid to acquire the company for $94 per share in cash, or approximately $5.18 billion. The proposal, which was sent in a letter to Ralcorp on Aug. 11, represents a nearly 10% increase from ...More
August 15, 2011
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Dressing / Marinades, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Guilt-Free Snacks

Snacking often leads to over-indulgence and regret. Thankfully, there are strategies for formulating satisfying, guilt-free snacks, from sweet and savory to crispy and crunchy. ...More
July 26, 2011
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Colors, Fiber, Flavor, Nutraceuticals