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Branded snacks giant Frito-Lay and store-brand specialist Ralcorp have become embroiled in a legal battle over corn chips designed to scoop up salsa and dips. More & Source:  http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Regulation/Ralcorp-ups-the-ante-in-row-with-PepsiCo-over-Frito-Lay-Tostitos-Scoops?utm_source=copyright&utm_medium=OnSite&utm_campaign=copyright

COLLEGE STATION – Being able to pinpoint molecular mechanisms within a wheat plant to help researchers select for drought tolerance and quality might be the most important aspect of a new Texas AgriLife Research and Bayer CropScience agreement, officials say. “The advancement of technology to support the development of crop varieties is essential to the Read more >

Ingredients firm CSM has taken a 30% profit plunge in its 2011 results as it looks to refocus its strategy, which will lead to job losses. More & Source: http://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Financial/CSM-profit-slump-prompts-rethink?utm_source=copyright&utm_medium=OnSite&utm_campaign=copyright

QUINCY, MASS. — Bay State Milling Co. has partnered with exclusive growers to offer OrganicEssentials Whole Spelt and OrganicEssentials White Spelt flour. The products are Bay State’s first offering of an ancient grain as it expands its portfolio of flours and grain-based ingredients to offer new tastes and textures for product innovation. In addition, GrainEssentials Read more >

OAK PARK, Ill.—Almost half (49%) of all foodservice menus include tortillas, according to the Foodservice Research Institute’s MenuMine database. Further, in terms of its prevalance among other breads on the menu, tortillas make up 12.8% of the so-called Bread Bowl. Burritos are the top menu item using tortillas (21.6%), followed by tacos (17.2%), quesadillas (15.3%) Read more >