This Edition Sponsord by Fuchs Lubricants Co.

Issue Highlights
- 35th Annual R&D Survey
- Natural and organic colors
- ConAgra closes plants
35th Annual R&D Survey
Consumer interest in organic and healthy products is forcing R&D teams to learn agronomy, a little pharmacology and new methods of ensuring food safety. Our 35th annual R&D survey takes a look at how the product development team is changing.
Product Spotlight: Muscles for breakfast
Nature's Path helps morning exercisers refuel their muscles with Optimum ReBound cereal.
Coloring naturally
As the organic and natural market continues to boom, innovative new approaches to natural colors ensure a bright and colorful future.
Featured White Paper
Aberdeen Group: On-Demand Manufacturing Planning & Scheduling
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Rollout: October's best new products
ConAgra to shutter five plants en route to 12 closings
PepsiCo acquires IZZE Beverage Company
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New Ingredients, Equipment and Services
Ingredient Round-Up: Fruits, Nuts & Vegetables
Micro-fiber automatic filter technology meets tertiary regulations
Microprocessor controlled metering pump automatically calculates ppms
Coming Events
Pack Expo International. 2006 and Process Expo 2006
Oct. 29-Nov. 2, Chicago
Juice Products Association's 10th International Economic Outlook Conference
Nov. 7-8, New York
FOODtech 2006
Nov. 19-19, Hellinikon, Greece
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