Pasta

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
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Shape of Things to Come: Innovations in Pasta

By remaining adaptable in form and formulation, there’s no taste or trend that pasta can’t evolve to meet. ...More
January 17, 2012
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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
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Enreco Earns Food Safety Certification

Enreco, Inc., was awarded SQF 2000, Level 3 Certification for its flax-based products. ...More
December 13, 2011
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More Evidence Links Mediterranean Diet to Improved Heart Health

New research out of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine affirms the role of a Mediterranean diet and improved heart health for those at risk for cardiovascular disease, even if the dietary changes aren’t coupled with weight loss. The findings, present at the ...More
November 18, 2011
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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
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Seesaw Science: Balancing Kids’ Calories

Calorie-reduction strategies for foods and beverages targeted to kids. ...More
November 16, 2011
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Potato-Based Resistant Starch

A potato-based resistant starch, by Penford Food Ingredients, contains about 85% dietary fiber on dry solids basis while its bland flavor and color adapts well to a wide variety of food applications. ...More
November 1, 2011
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Seafood: Swimming in the Seas of Change

Although the classics (lemon, meet butter) are still popular when it comes to seafood, maturing tastes—and advances in processing technology, such as use of enrobed sauces on frozen seafood—have expanded the options, with sweet heat and ethnic flavors coming into play. ...More
August 30, 2011
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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
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