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Stock market hype surrounding Beyond Meat fades away
26-Jun-2019
The high flight of Beyond Meat has ended for the time being - at least at the stock exchange. The US company with the coveted vegan burgers once again suffered heavy price losses at the beginning of the week, and the share was trading weaker for the fifth day in a row. Although the company value ...
Scientists may have discovered more reasons to love chocolate
Study: Phenols in cocoa bean shells may reverse obesity-related problems in mouse cells
25-Jun-2019
A new study by researchers at the University of Illinois suggests that three of the phenolic compounds in cocoa bean shells have powerful effects on the fat and immune cells in mice, potentially reversing the chronic inflammation and insulin resistance associated with obesity. Visiting scholar in ...
Mondelēz International to Acquire Majority Interest in Perfect Snacks®
Fresh-from-the-fridge protein snacks further expands company’s leadership in broader snacking
21-Jun-2019
Mondelēz International today announced an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Perfect Snacks®, a pioneer in the fast-growing refrigerated nutrition bars segment. With a range of refrigerated offerings including the Original Refrigerated Protein Bar™, Perfect Snacks’ organic, non-GMO, ...
What's so bad about processed foods? Scientists offer clues
18-Jun-2019
Chips, soda and frozen pizzas tend to be full of salt, sugar and fat, but now scientists are trying to understand if there's something else about such processed foods that might be bad for us. Already, the spread of cheap, packaged foods has been linked to rising obesity rates around the world. ...
Uber tests drone food delivery
14-Jun-2019
Uber is testing restaurant food deliveries by drone. The company's Uber Eats unit began the tests in San Diego with McDonald's and plans to expand to other restaurants later this year. Uber says the service should decrease food delivery times. It works this way: Workers at a restaurant load the ...
PepsiCo Announces Senior Leadership Appointment
13-Jun-2019
PepsiCo, Inc. today announced thatRam Krishnan,currently Chief Executive Officer, Greater China for PepsiCo,has been appointed to the role ofPepsiCo's Global Chief Commercial Officer. Krishnan will continue to lead PepsiCo's Greater China sector at this point. He replacesLaxman ...
Brown-Forman to Acquire Fords Gin
12-Jun-2019
Brown-Forman Corporation announced today it has reached a definitive agreement to purchase The 86 Company. Upon completion, Brown-Forman will add Fords Gin, a premium gin to its growing portfolio. “Fords Gin is a unique brand with terrific momentum in one of the fastest growing categories in ...
Structuring sweetness: What makes Stevia 200 times sweeter than sugar
12-Jun-2019
New research from Washington University in St. Louis reveals the molecular machinery behind the high-intensity sweetness of the stevia plant. The results could be used to engineer new non-caloric products without the aftertaste that many associate with sweetener marketed as Stevia. Although the ...
Plant-based burger maker Beyond Meat beats forecasts in 1Q
10-Jun-2019
Beyond Meat went beyond expectations in its first earnings report since its stock market debut last month. The plant-based meat maker's shares soared after it beat Wall Street's first quarter earnings and revenue forecasts. Beyond Meat also said it expects full-year revenue to hit $210 million ...
Could a popular food ingredient raise the risk for diabetes and obesity?
07-Jun-2019
Consumption of propionate, a food ingredient that’s widely used in baked goods, animal feeds, and artificial flavorings, appears to increase levels of several hormones that are associated with risk ofobesity anddiabetes, according to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health ...
