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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
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Dressing / Marinades, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Five-Star Snacking

Ingredients for formulating premium snack foods. ...More
December 23, 2011
Posted in Articles, Fiber, Flavor
Salty Food Preference Shaped During Infancy

Infants exposed early to starchy, salty foods will develop a greater preference for salty taste, by as early as 6 months of age, than will infants who have not been given salty foods, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. ...More
December 21, 2011
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
Fighting the Sodium Battle

In the late 80s, the Intersalt study and the subsequent National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institutefocus on sodium and blood pressure. Several decades later, sodium reduction continues to be a high priority for the food industry. ...More
December 5, 2011 By Lynn Kuntz
Posted in Blog, Bakery / Cereal, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Mid-Morning Snacks Hinder Women’s Weight Loss

Women dieters who eat a snack between breakfast and lunch lose an average of 4% less weight compared to women who abstain from a mid-morning snack, according to a new study that will be published in the December issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. The ...More
November 28, 2011
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Fiber
Formulating With Gluten-Free Flour

To meet the demand for gluten-free food products, manufacturers have developed a range of ingredient solutions that mimic the functionality of wheat flour. ...More
October 3, 2011
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal
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
Nutraceuticals Market To Reach $207B by 2016

The global nutraceuticals products market is projected to exceed $207 billion by 2016, according to a new report from companiesandmarkets.com. The sector is being driven by demand for healthy food and beverage products, which presents growth opportunities in the functional ...More
August 10, 2011
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Fiber, Nutraceuticals
The Joy of Color

From a consumer standpoint, most baked goods are measured by their visual appeal, so color is a crucial aspect in defining and strengthening a brand. ...More
July 27, 2011
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Colors
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