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via Sam’s Club lays off 2% of workers – Jan. 24, 2014.

Pringles’ sweet crisp flavors will capitalize on the UK Christmas snack rush and a growing consumer curiosity for flavor experimentation, says analyst.

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via Merry Pringles: Mint choc or cinnamon this Christmas?

The proteins in a formulation can drastically impact the quality and texture of gluten-free baked goods and therefore must be selected wisely, suggest researchers.

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via Gluten-free bakery protein choice is crucial.

The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) has announced the winners for its annual Salute to Excellence Awards and no fewer than thirty-two retailers were recognized, as fifty products took honors for 2013, following two days of tasting and evaluations by eight jury panels made up of industry experts and consumers.

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via My Private Brand – PLMA’s 2013 Salute to Excellence Winners.

Safeway has been hit with a proposed class action lawsuit alleging it misled consumers by describing its Open Nature Multi-Grain and Homestyle waffles as ‘100% natural’ because they contained the chemical additive sodium acid pyrophosphate (SAPP).

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via Safeway hit with false advertising lawsuit over ‘100% natural’ claims.

“U.S. inventory growth at Wal-Mart outstripped sales gains in the second quarter at a faster rate than at the retailer’s biggest rivals. Merchandise has been piling up because consumers have been spending less freely than Wal-Mart projected, and the company has forfeited some sales because it doesn’t have enough workers in stores to keep shelves adequately stocked.”

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via Walmart slashing supplier orders as merchandise goes unsold – Bloomberg | WalmartHelp.com.

Riding the wave of continued strong consumer demand for gluten-free food options, Canada’s gluten-free market reached $458.9 million in 2012, according to a recent report from Packaged Facts entitled ‘Gluten-Free Foods in Canada’.

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via Canada’s gluten-free market surges: Packaged Facts.

General Mills has issued a voluntary recall on refrigerated Pillsbury iced cinnamon rolls due to risk of plastic contamination.

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via General Mills recalls Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with Icing.

Frito-Lay’s limited edition Pepsi-flavored Cheetos in Japan aren’t anything ground-breaking, but the new taste profile could be used as a platform to reduce salt levels, an innovation expert says.

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via Pepsi-flavored Cheetos could spell salt reduction innovation.

, flavonoids that kill human pancreatic cancer cells by inhibiting an important enzyme.

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via Artichokes and celery fight pancreatic cancer.