'Brain Health' My Foot, Milk Class Claims

A $5 million class action disputes the link Dean Foods has tried to fasten between Horizon organic DHA-fortified milk and purported improvement to "brain health" in adults and children. The consumer complaint says that Dean and its subsidiary, Whitewave Foods, sell a line of four Horizon organic milk products with DHA Omega-3, a "highly processed fermented algae."

Yoplait Original Launches 'Yoplait Loves New York Women' Campaign

October 3, 2011 General Mills

Yoplait loves New York women, and today announces a new campaign aimed at celebrating the inherent style and substance of New York. Throughout the campaign this fall, Yoplait® Original yogurt will be woven into the unique culture of New York by partnering with fashion designer and icon, Betsey Johnson.

The Greek Gods Traditional Greek-Style Yogurt Launches New Flavors In Canada

Hain-Celestial Canada, ULC, a division of The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAIN), is pleased to announce the addition of two new flavours to its product line of The Greek Gods® traditional Greek-style yogurt. Honey Vanilla and Honey Strawberry are a delicious addition to this relatively new line of traditional Greek-style yogurt, which has been positively received in Canada.

Chefmaster Acquires Cake Craft

October 3, 2011 Nestelle’s Inc.

As of August 22, 2011, the Cake Craft line of food colorings will be manufactured by Chefmaster. Chefmaster has been a leader in supplying colors to the food industry for over 50 years.

USDA Increases 2011 Tariff-Rate Quota For Refined Sugar

The fiscal year 2011 refined sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ) of 136,078 metric tons raw value has been increased to 224,261 tons raw value, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday.