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Low-Carb Lovers Unite Behind True Lemon In Support Of The Troops

Request True Lemon samples and give a soldier a nice care package Ever since I partnered up with an up-and-coming company called True Lemon in January and brought them on as a sponsor, I have been extremely pleased with...
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Committed To Quality And Service, True Lemon Reaches Out To Their Customers

My latest sponsor, True Lemon, stands ready to serve you Starting on January 1st, I was very proud to introduce you to a brand new sponsor at my "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog called True Lemon. This company creates...
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Losing Your iPhone Absolutely And Royally Sucks

Six months after getting my iPhone, it was stolen from me Can I whine just a bit for a moment? WAH! I'm just a little bummed out right now because earlier today my beloved iPhone was stolen. Yep, right...
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Olivia Brown Video Reviews Top Low-Carb Books At Amazon

Olivia Brown takes advantage of the new video review format at Amazon You really have to admire the marketing brilliance of a company like Amazon.com. They are true innovators and undeniable leaders in their industry because they never just...
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High Fructose Corn Syrup: Companies Begin to Skip the Sweetenter

As more and more Americans make a point to steer clear of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) because they believe that it's unhealthy for you, more and more manufacturers are responding to consumer demand by bumping the sweetener from their...
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Krispy Kreme Should Support Low-Carb Rather Than Scorn It

Livin' la vida low-carb is STILL haunting Krispy Kreme doughnuts One of the most difficult guessing games that happens behind the scenes of the American economy is figuring out how to create a product that people will want often...
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Have A Chargrilled Chicken And A Diet Coke On Me

Chick-Fil-A and Coke want to give YOU some free food! Whenever I see a deal that will benefit people who are livin' la vida low-carb, then I like to pass it along. And when we're talking about Chick-Fil-A chicken...
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Low-Carb Diet Emerges Stronger After Low-Carb Economic Bust

Low-carb has got to be dead now since all those low-carb products that were on supermarket shelves a few years back are gone. I guess this just proves that low-carb has finally been proven to be the dangerous and unhealthy...
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What's The Deal With Dr. Sanford Siegal's COOKIE DIET?

Over a half million people have gone on the COOKIE DIET™ to lose weight You've probably seen the ads like the one above while you have been surfing around the Internet about this new diet plan that claims you...
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Win A Summer Lamb Grill Kit Compliments Of The American Lamb Board

Have you ever tasted fresh American-made lamb before? I have to admit, before yesterday I had never in my entire life tasted lamb before. I don't know why other than the fact it's just not as prevalent in our...
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Get Ready For An Influx Of New Protein-Packed, Fiber-Filled Drinks

Want proof that livin' la vida low-carb is still having an impact on our culture in the year 2007? Well, look no further than a column from research & development marketing guru Dr. Karen Grenus who says protein and fiber...
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We Need More Splenda-Sweetened Diet Sodas!

I get flooded with e-mails about Splenda-sweetened diet sodas There is a lot of interest by people who are livin' la vida low-carb to find a diet soda that is sweetened with sucralose, commonly known as Splenda, instead of...
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Hostess Brings Back Original Banana Creme Flavor For Twinkies

I didn't know Twinkies could get any worse, but they have The makers of one of the top-selling junk food products of all time must be getting desperate now because they know they are teetering on the brink of...
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There's Nothing Like A Smoky Mountain Cabin Vacation

The "Glimpse Of Heaven" cabin in the Smoky Mountains is divine My wife Christine has been bugging me to death to go on vacation in the Smoky Mountains. When we owned a timeshare, the waiting list for reservations in...
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McDonald's Feigns Concern Over Obesity With 'Healthy' Shrek Happy Meals

Have movie tie-ins like Shrek and McDonald's taken marketing too far? McDonald's is notorious for feigning to be a supporter of health with gimmicks like their new R Gym and donating money to combat childhood obesity while still serving...
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FDA To Low-Carb Company: Get Rid Of 'All That Fat'!

The FDA is overstepping its authority on what a healthy diet is It's time to state the obvious--The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is chock full of a bunch of blithering idiots! There, I said it. And now that...
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Supermarket Ad Not Best Place To Learn About Health For 'The Heart'

Leah McGrath should not be passing on bad dietary advice Health information is everywhere these days. From your doctor’s office to public service announcements on the radio and television to annoying and utterly meaningless “heart-healthy” claims that appear on...
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First Ruby Tuesday, Now Subway Rejects Low-Carb Dieters

You may "Eat Fresh" at Subway, but it won't be low-carb anymore With all the positive press that has been coming out about livin' la vida low-carb lately, the sad reality is this good news has not translated into...
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Did Somebody Say A FREE Atkins Advantage Bar?

The new Atkins Advantage Caramel bars are my personal fave Have you tried an Atkins Advantage bar lately from Atkins Nutritionals? If not, then you may be oblivious to the fact that the formulation has changed and it's for...
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Popular Low-Carb Manufacturer Goes Out Of Business

Low-carb manufacturer Eat Well Be Well has closed its doors for good I'm gonna report on a news story about low-carb pretending I am a member of the traditional media for just a moment. HEADLINE: The Low-Carb Fad Is...
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Major U.S. Company Threatens To Sue Low-Carb Blogger

When you put yourself out there as a regular and consistent daily blogger and build up a sizeable audience of readers like I have, then it should not be surprising to learn that your readership is quite an eclectic group...
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Have You Ordered Your Low-Carb Valentine's Gift Box Yet?

It's almost February and you know what that means, don't you? It's the day of love that happens each year on February 14th--Valentine's Day is only a couple of weeks away! So, wouldn't you like to get that Valentine in...
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Need A Low-Carb Chef? Try Bridget Hart From 'Sweet Enough'

One of the things I've learned in life is when you find something you are extraordinarily passionate about and you're good at it, then you need to pursue that with every fiber of your being so that the infectiousness of...
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Kmart Dangles Cash & Prizes For Weight Loss Contest

Kmart's "New Day Your Way" rewards customers for losing weight Ever since NBC's hit reality television show "The Biggest Loser" became such a runaway hit, everybody and their momma has been getting in on the action to help motivate...
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Fresh Express Spinach Safe To Eat, Food Safety Chief Says

Find out why Fresh Express spinach is okay to eat One of the biggest health news stories of 2006 was the E-coli outbreak in spinach in September. Since spinach and other green leafy vegetables are an important part of...
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McDonald's Run Out Of Town By Popular Farmers' Market

Cheap McDonald's junk food beat out by fresh farmer's market This story is a gentle reminder that the whole world hasn't gone completely off the deep end nutritionally just yet. When the world's most recognized restaurant chain decided to...
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When Is A Calcium Supplement Unhealthy?

This supposedly healthy supplement gives you more than calcium Yes, I LOVE my supplements and wouldn't think of living another day of life without them. Even if they're as useless to me as a placebo, the fact of the...
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Is McDonald's 'R Gym' The Answer To Childhood Obesity?

R U ready for McDonald's and their new "R Gym" exercise rooms? Guess who's back in the news again as a heralded champion in the fight against childhood obesity? Yep, it's that bastion of nutritional and fitness goodness named...
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A Kiss Of Cinnamon In New Special Edition Sweetriot Flavor

The latest from sweetriot adds a touch of cinnamon to cacao nibs Earlier this year, I introduced you to one of the most unique companies I've ever seen because they offer a product you can't just go to the...
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Last-Minute Low-Carb Christmas Gift Idea: ChocoPerfection Bars!

ChocoPerfection makes the perfect gift for low-carbers and diabetics It's been almost a year since I first experienced what REAL sugar-free, low-carb chocolate is supposed to taste like when I took my first bite of these incredibly amazing ChocoPerfection...
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Have You Tried The XS Energy Drinks And Protein Shakes?

Two letters that define superior quality and low-carb excellence One of the great things about being a blogger about nutrition and health is the fact that I am always coming across brand new products that can help people who...
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Splenda Or Aspartame: Make It One Or The Other, Crystal Light

Why have Splenda in some products, aspartame in others? I have been so thrilled to see the reemergence of Splenda showing up in a lot of products this year that used to contain aspartame in them. From Smuckers jelly...
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Give The Gift Of Low-Carb With These Christmas Baskets

Can you believe Christmas is only like three weeks away? Whoa! I don't know what it is about this year, but it has flown right by and we hardly knew ya! I'm looking forward to 2007, but we can't start...
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Enter The Dixie Diner Low-Carb Recipe Contest

Dixie Diners' Club low-carb products are delicious and healthy Their slogan for the past three decades they have been in business been: Health Food That Tastes Like Junk Food! We're talking about The Dixie Diners' Club and their popular...
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UK Investigation Finds Cereal Bars Too Rich In Sugar To Be Healthy

Cereal bars might be convenient, but they contain excessive sugar You've seen all the television ads praising the virtues of going on a cereal diet to lose pounds and inches by eating a bowl of certal every single day,...
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An Interview With ChocoPerfection Founder Mary Jo Kringas

I'd like to introduce you to someone who I have grown to love and respect for the products she is offering people who are diabetic and/or on the low-carb lifestyle. Her name is Mary Jo Kringas and she is the...
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AAAACK! Vitamins Made From The Dearly Departed?

If you thought cannibalism was outlawed, think again! Just in time for Halloween, I've got something so wickedly gruesome and freaky to the max that it will very likely turn your stomach worse than anything you have seen or...
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UK CEO: Pushing 'Healthy' Food At McDonald's Bad For Business

Easterbrook wants McDonald's to stop focusing on salads One of the most recognized name brands is the #1 fast food company in the world: McDonald's. It's hard to imagine anyone on this planet who has never heard of the...
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Atkins Nutritionals Not So Focused On Low-Carb As They Are Healthy Products

Heimowitz says the idea of controlling your carbs is now mainstream There has been a sudden resurgence in the popularity of Atkins Advantage bars lately as these products have risen back to the top of the bestsellers list at...
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Tobacco Giant R.J. Reynolds Agrees to Stop Selling Candy-Flavored, Alcohol-Sounding Cigarettes

Now this is good news. Teens in the U.S. will no longer be lured to buy fruit-named, candy-like, and alcohol-sounding Camel, Kool, and Salem cigarettes from R.J. Reynolds that have such suspicious names as "Margarita Mixer," "Mocha Taboo," Mardarin Mint,"...
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E. Coli Outbreak Sends Long-Lasting Ripples Through Spinach Industry

With the dust settling from the E. coli outbreak, will you be buying spinach? Okay, it's all clear now. There's no need to panic any longer. The outbreak has been contained and spinach is now okay to be consumed....
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Low-Carb Weight Loss Started Again With Kimkins

The post that appeared here has been removed for not promoting the low-carb community in the professional manner I have come to expect from myself. THANK YOU! Read this blog post for more information....
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Wanna See A Low-Carb Radio Show?

As we approach the year 2007, the opportunities for people espousing opinions in favor of the low-carb lifestyle in the mainstream are quickly diminishing. Nevertheless, a local radio station in the Greenville/Spartanburg, SC market has approached me about hosting...
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Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (PGPR) Popping Up In Sugar-Free, Low-Carb Chocolates

Ever since I started livin' la vida low-carb, I have become like a hawk reading nutritional labels and ingredients of foods that are supposed to be acceptable for people who are following the low-carb way of life. Anytime I...
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Krispy Kreme Owner: If You're Gonna Cheat On Low-Carb, Then 'Cheat With The Best'

Krispy Kreme franchise owner Lincoln Spoor says the Atkins low-carb diets have not had a negative impact on his business despite many closings over the past couple of years because "everybody cheats" on their diet and they buy his...
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Who Wants To Buy Atkins Nutritionals?

Sources reveal that Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., the company that creates low-carb bars and shakes for people on the Atkins diet, is up for sale because of continuing financial difficulties following their bankruptcy last Fall. It seems the company that...
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'Weight Loss Buddy' Connects People Who Want To Lose Weight

Is your low-carb lifestyle stuck in a rut and you wish there was a way to connect with other people to help you along in this journey? If so, then allow me to introduce you to Weight Loss Buddy....
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Low-Carb's Making Krispy Kreme Start To Scream

Awww, poor Krispy Kreme has been forced to close their doors in several locations in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. I'm just so upset by this. NOT! The store closings are a sign of the times as more people...
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Is Dreamfields Deserting The Low-Carb Market?

Dreamfields, one of the most famous companies that produces an unbelievably good line of low-carb pastas, may be on the verge of saying goodbye to the low-carb market forever. In a recent e-mail to its customer base, Dreamfields conducted...
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Havey: Coca-Cola Holds Contest To Die For...Literally!

Successful companies run marketing promotions all the time to help keep their products in front of the consumer. It just makes good business sense. The Coca-Cola company is one of the best at this and their latest MyCokeRewards contest...
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What The Heck Is Nestle Doing Buying Jenny Craig?

I asked my wife a simple question today: What is the most absurd company you can think of who would buy the weight loss business Jenny Craig, Inc.? Without hesitation, she said Nestle, the world's largest manufacturer of mostly...
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Former KETO Exec: CEO Was In 'Complete Denial'

Remember KETO Foods? In 2003, this was arguably the biggest name in low-carb food manufacturing aside from Atkins. But, as you know, several poor business decisions by the company's leaders sent the company into a quick and painful nosedive...
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Splenda Washout: First Diet Coke With Splenda, Now Log Cabin Syrup

Just days after The Coca-Cola Company made the decision to remove Splenda from its lineup of diet soft drink products by ending their production of Diet Coke with Splenda, now another company has done the exact same thing with...
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Gary Taubes: 'Finishing Up The Manuscript' Of 'Big Fat Lie' Book

In July 2002, a man by the name of Gary Taubes dropped the proverbial A-bomb right in the center of the debate over diet, health and nutrition when he wrote his very well-researched yet controversial op-ed piece for the...
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A Beef Company That Cares About You

Do you sometimes get the feeling the foods we are served in supermarkets are exactly the very best quality that we could be getting? Laura Freeman, founder and CEO of Laura's Lean Beef, thought that and decided to do...
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Low-Carb Success Stories Needed For Book Sequel

As a result of the phenomenal response I have received to my book "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" about my 180-pound low-carb weight loss success story, many people have asked me if I know any other low-carb winners who could...
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Canada cracking down on food labels

Products won't be able to trumpet themselves as "low carb" or "no carb." Health Canada says there's no scientific evidence that carbohydrates are a dietary problem. "Statements about the presence or absence of carbohydrates, including the use of brand names...
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Low-carb still selling books and working well

Editorial -- According to the sales rankings at Amazon.com, low-carb titles are still selling well despite the growing popular belief that low-carb dieting is dead. With the announced bankruptcy protection by Atkins Nutritionals this week, critics of low-carb diets had...
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Atkins Nutritionals files for chapter 11

UPDATED -- Atkins Nutritionals Inc. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The filing, which was was made today, comes after the bust of Atkins' popularity. The diet is of course still very popular (as our readers are quick to...
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Pepsi Edge discontinued; Coke Zero vs. Pepsi One

After lackluster sales for nearly a year, Pepsi has announced that it plans to dump Pepsi Edge from its product line by the end of the year. There's still no word on whether Coke C2 will get the boot, as...
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Frito Lay Edge line may be ending

Frito Lay may be throwing in the towel on its Edge line of low-carb potato chips. CarbWire got a reader tip that the line will be phased out after December 31st, 2004. On a call with Frito Lay today, CarbWire...
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Low-carb craze cools

The future isn't looking too bright for makers of packaged foods aimed at low-carb dieters as more U.S. consumers are abandoning the lifestyle. According to new research, the percentage of Americans following low-carb diets such as Atkins and South Beach...
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Heinz CEO talks carbs

William Johnson, the chairman and chief executive of Heinz, recently discussed the low-carb phenomenon with the New York Times. Following are excerpts from the interview: Q. Interstate Bakeries, Krispy Kreme and others have been blaming changing consumer preference for low...
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Krispy Kreme to close Ohio plant, blames low-carb diets

Krispy Kreme, which has blamed low-carb dieting for its financial woes, is closing a northeast Ohio doughnut plant. The company announced Monday that it will close its $4.6 million plant in Ravenna. The plant opened in June 2003 and employs...
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Sugar sales no sweet business

USA Today ran an article today highlighting the slowing sales of sugar in the US. Table sugar sales have dropped an impressive 4% this year and show no signs of stopping. It's more than low-carb dieters that are slowing the...
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Low-carb diets put Twinkies, Wonder Bread at risk

Insterstate Bakeries Corp., most widely known for treats like Twinkies and Wonder Bread, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company cites the growing low-carb diet trend as a cause for lower sales and lost profits. The company has...
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Atkins hires turnaround firm amid low-carb glut

Atkins Nutritionals confirmed today that it has hired a turnaround specialist as it struggles with tough competition and waning interest in low-carb diets. The comapny said that crisis management firm AlixPartners LLC will help with its finances and the management...
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Atkins Nutritionals trimming work force

According to the Dow Jones Newswire, Atkins Nutritionals is in the process of laying off workers. Richard Rothstein, a spokesman for the company, which is privately held and currently employs 370 people, would not say how many positions will be...
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Swimmer to market low-carb Guinness beer

Athens 50-meter freestyle gold medalist Gary Hall Jr. will appear in a low-carb advertising campaign by Guinness this month. The company has promoted its low-carb attribute before, though this will be the first advertising of it. Mr. Hall is the...
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Rumor watch: Keto not bankrupt

Despite rumors swirling around the industry today, CarbWire can confirm that Keto is not filing for any type of bankruptcy. It is not known who started the rumor, but signs point towards a disgruntled ex-employee. Arne Bey of Keto told...
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Low-carb food may have missed Atkins wave

According to some analysts and industry observers, the low-carb movement has peaked, and food manufacturers who are just now coming out with low-carb versions of their products may be too late. The food industry could have wasted "hundreds of millions"...
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Low Carb Luxury partners with retailers

Low Carb Luxury, a leading low-carb community website and partner of CarbWire, has announced a partnership with several low-carb retailers. Low Carb Luxury, CarbSmart, Low Carb Connoisseur, and Low Carb Dieters have all formed an alliance called FTB: Low...
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Low-carb Bear Market?

Nathan Slaughter doesn't have many kind words for low-carb diets in his latest column for The Motley Fool financial investment website. "Is it just me, or is the Atkins/South Beach, low-carb phenomenon beginning to resemble the Nasdaq around the time...
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Low-carb craze dies down, but still strong

As CarbWire reported yesterday, low-carb dieting isn't going away anytime soon. According to research from ACNielsen, U.S. sales of low-carb products hit $1.3 billion for the 12 months ended July 10, up 283% from the same period a year ago....
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Low-carb diets blamed for loss of 333 jobs at bakery

George Weston Ltd. plans to close an Entenmann's baked goods factory in suburban Northlake, Illinois, as it tries to cut costs and improve declining profits accredited to the popularity of low-carb dieting. The Canadian company said its U.S. business has...
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Kellogg says low-carb has peaked

Kellogg saw a 16% increase in second quarter earnings this week which it has attributed to a drop in low-carb dieters. Kellog CEO Carlos Gutierrez predicted a downturn in low-carb last quarter and was anxious to claim victory. Despite the...
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Tampa Bay Devil Rays go low-carb

The Tampa Bay Devil Rays have entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement with GeoPharma, which markets CarbSlim Bites. As part of the agreement, the low-carb candy will be sold at Tropicana Field, as well as at Progress Energy Park. There...
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Mid-carb sodas not hot sellers

The Wall Street Journal is running a piece [subscription only] about the lagging sales of mid-carb sodas, specifically Pepsi Edge and Coke C2. Neither is experiencing the expected sales volume despite having lots of marketing money behind them. Coke has...
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Mid-carb sodas 'dead on arrival'

Legg Mason beverage analyst Mark Swartzberg said yesterday that sales of mid-carb colas recently introduced by Pepsi and Coke are "either slow builds or something closer to dead on arrival." In a research note, Swartzberg said the findings were based...
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Low-carb food slowing down?

The Wall Street Journal is today running a piece [subscription only] about food makers cutting low-carb plans because of the trend slowing down. The article cites several examples of low-carb products not selling well. However, not all is lost--this is...
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Listerine to lure low-carb dieters

Listerine is reportedly going to start marketing its Listerine PocketPaks product to low-carb dieters. Why? The bad breath experienced during ketosis. We've heard other solutions to the problem (sugar free mints for example), but this is the first time we...
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High-carb stocks reeling

Companies that depend on high-carb items have seen a recent drop in stock prices as investors continue to worry about lost sales. Panera Bread same store sales for the last month were down nearly 1% even with the introduction of...
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Turkey ads try to lure low-carb dieters

The National Turkey Federation has launched a $3 million ad campaign that will try and boost sales of turkey to low-carb dieters. The ads will peg turkey as the "Perfect Protein." The website www.eatturkey.com has been set up for the...
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Carbolite Foods launches Canadian division

Low-carb product maker Carbolite Foods has launched a Canadian division. Carbolite Foods is the maker of the popular CarboRite product line, known for its blue packaging. Carbolite Canada will begin shipping 17 products this month. Look for them at stores...
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U.S. light-beer sales to surpass regular beer sales

In the U.S., sales of light-beer will soon eclipse sales of regular beer. Research firm Mintel International Group Ltd. believes this is caused by the increasing numbers of people on low-carb diets. The vicious competition in light-beer sales is best...
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Smithfield Foods' profits up, carbs cited

Smithfield Foods, the world's largest pork producer, saw earnings of $122.7 million for the last quarter. Though this total includes an after-tax gain of $49 million, earnings for the year-ago quarter were a scant $5 million. What's the sudden increase...
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Low-carb industry expects shakeout

Now that major food manufacturers such as Unilever, General Mills and Sara Lee are producing low-carb offerings, those in the industry expect they will drive out smaller food brands that were there in the beginning of the low-carb movement. Low-carb...
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Low-carb all the rage in Europe

An estimated three million people have adopted the low-carb lifestyle in the UK -- and according to a new report, 95 percent of Europe's food makers believe they can no longer ignore the popular diets. A quarter of the companies...
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California begs dieters to eat fruit

The California Tree Fruit Agreement, a group representing growers of peaches, plums and nectarines in California, is trying to convince dieters to give another look at fleshy fruits. "... fresh summer fruits are most certainly considered nutrient-rich foods. There are...
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Low-carb diets trim Krispy Kreme profits

Krispy Kreme today reported its first quarterly loss since going public four years ago after warning earlier this month that low-carb diets were hurting its sales. The doughnut maker said it lost $24.4 million, or 38 cents a share, for...
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Meat stocks on the rise

Meat-heavy stocks are seeing huge increases thanks in part to low-carb diets. One example is Smithfield Foods Inc. whose stock hit a 52-week high last week. Smithfield Foods is the nation's largest producer of pork. Besides the boom-times for meat...
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Beer, beef profit from low-carb

Brewing giant SAB Miller and the U.S. beef industry both credit low-carb dieting for a sharp turnaround in their fortunes. SABMiller said excellent sales of its low-carb Miller Lite beer had helped lift annual profits by nearly 50 percent. The...
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Bread fighting back

The American Bakers Association and the North American Millers' Association are planning a public relations campaign for their carb-heavy products to combat the popularity of low-carb diets. With the slogan, "Bread. It's Essential," the two industry groups, whose companies have...
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Low-carb losing steam

The Washington Post reports that sales of low-carb products have fallen sharply at independent and health food stores, and some in the industry say a shakeout has begun. "I do think now we're on the downside of the roller coaster--and...
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Krispy Kreme sued over lost sales

Krispy Kreme has been sued over failing to inform investors early enough that the popularity of low-carb diets was hurting its bottem line. As you might remember, Krispy Kreme announced last week that its profits would be lower due to...
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Trouble? Blame it on carbs

Slate has an excellent piece on the recent trend of companies blaming their troubles on low-carb dieters. We have covered many examples in the recent days, including Krispy Kreme, New World Pasta Co. and the entire potato industry. Forbes recently...
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Nation's largest pasta pusher files for Chapter 11

New World Pasta Co, the nations largest pasta maker, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company makes San Giorgio, Creamette and Ronzoni dry pastas. Pasta makers are having a hard time to keep sales up with the increased...
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Potato farmers having the low-carb blues

The AP has an article about the effect of decreasing potato sales on potato farmers. Potato acreage peaked in 1996 and has steadily dropped since. Adding to the problem are lower prices for potatoes--currently 14% lower than a year ago....
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Krispy Kreme changes profit forecast, blames carbs

Krispy Kreme today released a revised profit outlook. In the new plan, profits are down nearly 10%. The company cites low-carb diets as the cause for lost sales. We reported in March of this year that Krispy Kreme will introduce...
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South Beach Diet takes 3 of top 5 on charts

Dr. Arthur Agatston's South Beach Diet book series has a hold on three of the top give slots on this week's best seller list. Here is the list, from USA Today: Plan of Attack The South Beach Diet The South...
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Low-carb line boosts Tropicana's sales

Orange juice titan Tropicana attributes a recent boost in sales to its new low-carb line. Results for the last quarter show volume up by more than 10 percent. The company is owned by Pepsi (no stranger to low-carb). Since Pepsi...
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Dieting giants struggling against low-carb craze

The Washington Post has published a thorough article on how low-carb diets are affecting traditional weight-loss programs such as Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig and Slim-Fast. For example, sales of Slim-Fast's traditional meal-replacement shakes and powders slipped 27 percent last year....
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Low-carb great for meat sales

Low-carb dieters have been fueling the sale of pork rinds to a near all-time high. The snack food naturally has 0 carbs, which is helping it find lots of new fans. Few, if any, junk food type snacks can boast...
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Low-carb lifestyle challenges, changes food

Millions of low-carb dieters are making food retailers scramble to get ahold of the latest products: A vice president at online grocer Peapod, [Tony] Stallone already offers more than 300 low-carb products featured in a special "aisle" on the company's...
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Entrepreneurs tap low-carb

The April issue of Entrepreneur Magazine has an article on how quick-thinking businesses have been able to profit off of low-carb products. The article includes a brief background of Carbolite Food Inc., a company that should reach $150 million in...
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Former Atkins associate opens health center

Dr. Keith Berkowitz, who was the personal doctor of Dr. Atkins, is opening a diet and health center in Rockefeller Center. The Center for Balanced Health will combine the Atkins diet with Berkowitz's personal beliefs....
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Carbohydrate labeling is tricky

The Food Consulting Company is trying to stir up business by warning companies that labeling items for carbohydrates is tricky: FDA regulations for nutrient content claims permit labels to describe the level of certain nutrients in a product using the...
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SlimFast sales hurt by low-carb

Sales of once-popular SlimFast diet shakes are down due to the popularity of low-carb diets. We wouldn't be surprised to see Atkins friendly shakes coming from SlimFast soon....
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Nut business booming

Thanks in part to the popularity of low-carb diets, the nut industry is booming. The parent company to Fisher Nut has seen its stock rise 400% in the last year. Nuts have long been a slow-growth business, with sales flattening...
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