Ferrara Candy expands manufacturing; partners with Walmart

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Prebiotic may help regulate children’s appetites

A study presented at the American Society for Nutrition’s Scientific Sessions at Experimental Biology 2015 shows that prebiotic fiber may help regulate children’s appetites.



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President Obama releases 5-year plan to fight superbugs

According to Reuters, the White House has issued a plan to slow the growing problem of antibiotic resistance over the next five years, one that requires massive investments and policy changes from a broad array of U.S. government health agencies.



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Tyson Foods to shut down Georgia poultry plant

As part of ongoing efforts to increase efficiencies of its poultry business in Georgia, Tyson Foods Inc. plans to discontinue operations at its Buena Vista, Ga., poultry plant at the end of May.



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Camire, Slavin win ASN awards

The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) has announced the recipients of its 2015 Scientist, Clinician, Educator/Mentor, and Young Investigator Awards.



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Chicago investment firm acquires Gehl Foods

Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity investment firm, has acquired Gehl Foods.



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Nestlé invests $83 million in Vietnam factory for decaffeinated coffee beans

Nestlé CEO Paul Bulcke has opened a production plant for decaffeinated coffee beans in the Dong Nai province of South-East Vietnam, its first in Asia.



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