So concludes a University of Florida zoologist in a paper appearing this month in the online edition of the November/December issue of the journal Physiological and Biochemical Zoology.

In most cities, the corner store, with its chips, soda and candy, is ubiquitous. Convenient for the neighborhood residents, but also researchers are discovering, a major snack source for school age children.

Encaff(TM) likely to turn up in a variety of foods

Given the choice, Canadian fifth-graders prefer larger portions of snacks and fast foods and smaller portions of vegetables than the recommended amounts, according to researchers at Dalhousie University in Canada.

Trying to get more fiber in your diet" Munching on cookies or tortillas probably doesn't come to mind. But a Kansas State University researcher is experimenting with ways to add fiber to the foods we love without changing what we like about our favorite snacks.

PepsiCo International is pleased to announce the selection of the town of Azov in the Rostov region as the planned location of its second snacks manufacturing site in Russia, paving the way for an investment of around $170 million over the next five years into the region and the creation of approximately 1000 new jobs.

Undeclared Milk, Sesame Seeds, Soy and Sulphites in Various Brands of Croutons and Snack Mixes