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FTC challenges Smucker's purchase of Wesson from Conagra

The FTC complaint states that internal documents from both Smucker and Conagra show the two cooking oil brands “compete intensely” for retail sales and that one reason Smucker wants to buy the Wesson oil brand is…

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Cutting sugar in confections and bakery baffles industry

Sugar reduction has become a major focus for manufacturers and consumers, but the transition is easier said than done, particularly since consumers don’t usually want to lose out on sweetness. That is probably more true…

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Bug-based snacks boost protein and create better texture

Snack makers have been looking to boost the protein content in their products as consumers increasingly consider protein when making a purchase.But there are problems with many of the available protein ingredients, including cost, sustainability…

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Americans are going nuts for California almonds

Consumers around the world are going nuts for almonds. Sales of almond milk alone have grown 250% in recent years. With initiatives that aim to increase production during the next half decade, California almond growers are working on…