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                                                                     EXHIBIT 4.6

                      CONSENT AND FIRST AMENDMENT AGREEMENT

         This CONSENT AND FIRST AMENDMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and
entered into as of June 30, 2000 by and between WEIDER NUTRITION GROUP, INC., a
Utah corporation ("Borrower"); and WYNNCHURCH CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P., a Delaware
limited partnership, and WYNNCHURCH CAPITAL PARTNERS CANADA, L.P., an Alberta
limited partnership (collectively, "Lenders").

                                 R E C I T A L S

         A. Pursuant to that certain Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement dated as
of June 30, 2000 (the "Loan Agreement") between Borrower and Lenders, Lenders
purchased promissory notes of Borrower having an aggregate principal amount of
$10,000,000 (the "Notes").

         B. Borrower and Lenders have agreed to amend the Loan Agreement, on the
terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein.

                               A G R E E M E N T S

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the agreements set forth herein,
and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

         1.  Incorporation of Recitals.  The foregoing recitals are incorporated
herein by reference and made a part of this Agreement.

         2.  Definitions. All capitalized terms used herein without definition
shall have the meanings given to them in the Loan Agreement.

         3.  Amendment of the Loan Agreement. Subject to Borrower's performance
of its obligations to Lenders hereunder on the date hereof, the parties hereto
agree to amend the terms of the Loan Agreement as follows:

             (a) Section 1.1 of the Loan Agreement shall be amended by deleting
         the definition of the term "Fixed Coverage Ratio" set forth therein and
         replacing the definition with the following language:

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             "Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio shall mean, as determined as of any
         date for any period ending on such date, the ratio of (a) EBITDA for
         such period to (b) the sum of the following, in each case of the
         Borrower Consolidated Entity as determined in accordance with GAAP for
         such period, (i) cash income tax expense, (ii) cash Interest Expense,
         (iii) Capital Expenditures of the Borrower Consolidated Entity (except
         for such Capital Expenditures financed with the proceeds of
         Indebtedness other than the Senior Indebtedness), and (iv) regularly
         scheduled principal payments on the Senior Indebtedness and other
         Indebtedness."

             (b) Section 6.13(a) of the Loan Agreement is hereby deleted in its
         entirety and the following language is hereby substituted therefor:

                 "(a) Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio. Borrower shall not permit the
                 Fixed Change Coverage Ratio, as determined as of each date set
                 forth below, for the twelve month period ending on such date,
                 to be less than the ratio set forth below opposite such date:

                       Date               Minimum Ratio
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                 August 31, 2000          1.00 to 1.00

                 November 30, 2000        .80 to 1.00

                 February 28, 2001        .80 to 1.00

                 May 31, 2001             1.00 to 1.00

                 August 31, 2001          .95 to 1.00

                 November 30, 2001        .95 to 1.00

                 February 28, 2002        .95 to 1.00

                 May 31, 2002             .95 to 1.00

                 August 31, 2002          .95 to 1.00

                 November 30, 2002        .90 to 1.00

                 February 28, 2003        .90 to 1.00

                 May 31, 2003             .90 to 1.00

                 August 31, 2003          .90 to 1.00

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                 November 30, 2003        .95 to 1.00
                 and the last day of
                 each fiscal quarter
                 of Borrower ending
                 thereafter"

         4. Representations and Warranties of Borrower. As a further inducement
for Lenders to consent to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement,
Borrower hereby represents and warrants to Lenders that:

             (a) Borrower has the requisite corporate power and authority to
         execute, deliver and carry out this Agreement and the transactions
         contemplated hereby.

             (b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
         consummation by Borrower of the transactions contemplated hereby have
         been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action and other
         consents, approvals and the like required on the part of Borrower.

             (c) Neither the execution and delivery by Borrower of this
         Agreement nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby,
         nor compliance by Borrower with the terms, conditions and provisions
         hereof, shall (i) conflict with or result in a breach of the terms,
         conditions or provisions of, (ii) constitute a default under, (iii)
         result in the creation of any lien, security interest, charge or
         encumbrance upon its capital stock or assets pursuant to, (iv) give any
         third party the right to accelerate any obligation under, (v) result in
         a violation of or (vi) require any authorization, consent, approval,
         exemption or other action by or notice to any court or administrative
         or governmental body pursuant to the Articles of Incorporation or
         by-laws of Borrower or any law, statute, rule or regulation to which
         Borrower is subject, or any agreement, instrument, order, judgment or
         decree to which Borrower is subject.

             (d) This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered
         by Borrower and constitutes legal, valid and binding obligations, and
         all such obligations of Borrower are enforceable in accordance with
         their respective terms, except as enforceability may be limited by
         bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws of general application
         affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights or by general principles
         of equity limiting the availability of equitable remedies.

             (e) No event has occurred and is continuing and no condition exists
         which would constitute an Event of Default or a Potential Event of
         Default.

             (f) Borrower is not aware of any breach of the representations and
         warranties made in the Senior Amendment.

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             (g) All representations and warranties of Borrower in the Loan
         Agreement remain true and correct in all material respects as of the
         date hereof, except (i) to the extent such representations and
         warranties specifically relate to an earlier date, (ii) to the extent
         such representations and warranties are specifically amended by this
         Agreement or (iii) to extent disclosed on Schedule 1 attached hereto
         and incorporated herein by reference.

         5.       Miscellaneous.

             (a) Further Assurances. Borrower shall, from time to time at the
         request of Lenders, do all further acts and things as may in the
         opinion of Lenders be necessary or advisable to effectuate the
         transaction and other matters contemplated hereby, including, without
         limitation, the modification of or amendment to any other agreements,
         certificates or instruments to which Borrower is a party.

             (b) Notices. All notices and other communications given to or made
         upon any party hereto in connection with this Agreement shall be in
         accordance with Section 8.5 of the Loan Agreement.

             (c) Costs and Expenses. Borrower agrees to pay all costs and
         expenses, including, without limitation, attorney's fees and expenses,
         expended or incurred by Lenders in connection with (i) the preparation
         and structuring of this Agreement, (ii) the enforcement of this
         Agreement and (iii) any actions for declaratory relief in any way
         related to this Agreement or the agreements, certificates and
         instruments described herein or contemplated hereby, or the protection
         or preservation of any rights of Lenders hereunder.

             (d) No Waiver. The execution and delivery of this Amendment shall
         not, except as expressly provided herein, operate as a waiver of, limit
         in any way any right, power or remedy under, or act as a consent to any
         departure from any provision of the Loan Agreement or any Senior
         Subordinated Loan Document. This consent shall not operate as a waiver
         of any Event of Default occurring prior to or, except as expressly
         provided herein, on or after the date hereof.

             (e) Governing Law. This Amendment shall in all respects be governed
         by the laws and judicial decisions of the State of Illinois.

             (f) Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the instruments to be
         delivered by the parties pursuant to the provisions hereof constitute
         the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the
         subject matter hereof. Any amendments or alternative

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         or supplementary provisions to this Agreement must be made in writing
         and duly executed by an authorized representative of each of the
         parties hereto.

             (g) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
         counterparts and by any party hereto on separate counterparts, each of
         which, when so executed and delivered, shall be an original, but all
         such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same
         instrument.

             (h) Captions. Section captions used in this Agreement are for
         convenience only, and shall not affect the construction of this
         Agreement.

             (i) Enforceability. Should any one or more of the provisions of
         this Amendment be determined to be illegal or unenforceable as to one
         or more of the parties hereto, all other provisions nevertheless shall
         remain effective and binding on the parties hereto.

             (j) No Further Amendments. Except as specifically amended hereby,
         the terms and provisions of the Loan Agreement shall remain in full
         force and effect.

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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed and delivered by their duly authorized officers as of the day and year
first above written.

                          WEIDER NUTRITION GROUP, INC.

                          By: _________________________________________________

                          Name: _______________________________________________

                          Title: ______________________________________________

                          WYNNCHURCH CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P.

                          By:     Wynnchurch Partners, L.P., its general partner

                                  By:   Wynnchurch Management, Inc., its general
                                        partner

                                  By:   _______________________________________
                                        John Tomes, Vice President

                          WYNNCHURCH CAPITAL PARTNERS CANADA, L.P.

                          By:      Wynnchurch Partners Canada, L.P., its general
                                   partner

                                   By:  Wynnchurch GP Canada, Inc., its general
                                        partner

                                   By:  _______________________________________
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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.1

                              CONSULTING AGREEMENT

     This Agreement is entered into on December 14, 2000, by and between Douglas
K. Levin ("Levin") and Odwalla, Inc., a California corporation ("Odwalla")
(collectively, the "Parties").

     1. Services. Levin agrees to provide Odwalla with consulting services with
respect to brand strategy at such times and in such manner as the parties may
mutually agree from time to time. The Parties further agree that Levin shall not
be in default or breach of the terms hereof if the Parties are unable to agree
as to the terms and conditions of Levin's involvement or participation in any
consulting project. For this purpose, Levin shall report to D. Stephen C.
Williamson or his successor.

     2. Compensation. Odwalla agrees to pay Levin Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000)
per month throughout the term of this Agreement (namely, until December 31,
2003). Upon receipt of an invoice from Levin, payments shall be due and payable
on the first day of every month beginning on January 1, 2001.

     3. Expenses. Odwalla agrees to reimburse Levin for all expenses reasonably
incurred in the performance of the Services upon production of supporting
receipts and documentation, within ten (10) business days of the receipt of such
receipts and documentation.

     4. Term of Agreement. This Agreement will become effective on December 14,
2000 and will terminate on December 31, 2003 ("Termination Date"). Upon
termination of this Agreement, Levin shall be entitled to reimbursement for
reasonable business expenses incurred prior to the Termination Date that have
not been previously reimbursed in accordance with the terms hereof. Thereafter,
Odwalla shall owe Levin no further amounts or obligations.

     5. Notices. Any notice under this Agreement must be in writing and shall be
effective upon delivery by hand or five (5) business days after deposit in the
United States mail, postage prepaid, certified or registered, and addressed to
Odwalla or to Levin at the corresponding address below. Levin shall be obligated
to notify Odwalla in writing of any change in Levin's address. Notice of change
of address shall be effective only when done in accordance with this Paragraph.

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Odwalla's Notice Address                    Levin's Notice Address
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Odwalla, Inc.                               Douglas K. Levin
120 Stone Pine Road
Half Moon Bay, CA  94019
Fax Number:  650-712-5959
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     6. Relationship of the Parties

     a. Levin enters into this agreement as, and shall continue to be, an
independent contractor. In no circumstance shall Levin look to Odwalla as
Levin's employer, partner, agent, or principal. Levin shall not be entitled to
any benefits accorded to Odwalla's employees, including workers' compensation,
disability insurance, retirement plans, or vacation or sick pay as a result of
this Agreement. Levin's exclusion from benefit programs maintained by Odwalla is
a material component of the terms of compensation negotiated by the Parties, and
is not premised on Levin's status as a nonemployee with respect to Odwalla. To
the extent that Levin may become eligible for any benefit programs maintained by
Odwalla (regardless of the timing of or reason for eligibility), Levin hereby
waives Levin's right to participate in the programs, except as to those benefits
arising under the Separation Agreement and Release of even or near even date
between the Parties. Levin's waiver is not conditioned on any representation or
assumption concerning Levin's status under the common law test. Levin also
agrees that, consistent with Levin's independent contractor status, Levin will
not apply for any government-sponsored benefits that are intended to apply to
employees, including, but not limited to, unemployment benefits.

     b. Levin shall be responsible for providing, at Levin's expense and in
Levin's name, disability, workers' compensation, or other insurance as well as
licenses and permits usual or necessary for performing the Services. Levin shall
pay, when and as due, any and all taxes incurred as a result of Levin's
compensation, including personal income taxes and his share of OASDI and
Medicare taxes, estimated taxes and payroll taxes, and shall provide Odwalla
with proof of payment on demand.

     c. Levin and Odwalla shall provide to each other upon request any
information reasonably necessary to determine their obligations under this
Agreement, to fulfill the purposes of the Services, or to maintain accurate
records.

     7. Place of Work. Levin understands that the Services must coordinate with
Odwalla's established protocols and security requirements and, subject to the
provisions of Sections 1 and 3, may from time to time need to be performed at
Odwalla's premises.

     8. Levin's Representations and Indemnities. Levin represents that Levin
shall be solely responsible for the professional performance of the Services and
shall receive no assistance, direction, or control from Odwalla. Levin shall
have sole discretion and control of Levin's services and the manner in which
they are to be performed.

     9. Ownership of Intellectual Property

     a. Levin agrees that all designs, plans, reports, specifications, drawings,
schematics, prototypes, models, inventions, and all other information and items,
if any, made during the course of this Agreement and arising from the Services
("New

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Developments") shall be and are assigned to Odwalla as its sole and exclusive
property. On Odwalla's request, Levin agrees to assist Odwalla, at Odwalla's
expense, to obtain patents or copyrights for such New Developments, including
the disclosure of all pertinent information and data, the execution of all
applications, specifications, oaths, and assignments, and all other instruments
and papers that Odwalla shall deem necessary to apply for and to assign or
convey to Odwalla, its successors, and assigns or nominees, the sole and
exclusive right, title, and interest in such New Developments.

     b. Levin will warrant that Levin has good title to any New Developments and
the right to assign New Developments to Odwalla free of any proprietary rights
of any other party or any other encumbrance whatsoever. Levin further agrees not
to disclose to Odwalla, or bring onto Odwalla's premises, or induce Odwalla to
use any confidential information that belongs to anyone other than Odwalla or
Levin. Levin agrees to indemnify Odwalla from any and all loss or liability
incurred by reason of the alleged breach by Levin of any confidentiality or
services agreement with anyone other than Odwalla, provided that the foregoing
shall not apply to Levin's wife, Abby Carter, contingent upon Abby Carter
executing a proprietary information agreement with Odwalla.

     c. The representations and warranties contained herein and Levin's
obligations under Paragraphs 10 and 11 of this Agreement shall survive
termination of the Agreement.

     10. Proprietary Information

     a. "Proprietary Information" means all information pertaining in any manner
to the business of Odwalla, unless (i) the information is or becomes publicly
known through lawful means; (ii) the information was part of Levin's general
knowledge prior to Levin's relationship with Odwalla; or (iii) the information
is disclosed to Levin without restriction by a third party who rightfully
possesses the information and did not learn of it from the Odwalla. This
definition includes, but is not limited to, (A) techniques, development tools,
processes, formulas and improvements; (B) information about costs, profits,
markets, sales, customers, and bids; (C) plans for business, marketing, future
development and new product concepts; and (D) information on Odwalla's
employees, agents, or divisions. The written, printed, graphic, or
electronically recorded materials furnished by Odwalla for use by Levin are
Proprietary Information and are the property of Odwalla.

     b. Levin shall maintain in confidence and shall not, directly or
indirectly, disclose or use, either during or after the term of this Agreement,
any Proprietary Information, confidential information, or know-how belonging to
Odwalla, whether or not it is in written or permanent form, except to the extent
necessary to perform the Services. On termination of Levin's services to
Odwalla, or at the request of Odwalla

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before termination, Levin shall deliver to Odwalla all material in Levin's
possession, custody or control relating to Odwalla's business, including
Proprietary Information. The obligations on Proprietary Information extend to
information belonging to customers and suppliers of Odwalla about whom Levin may
have gained knowledge as a result of performing the Services.

     c. Levin shall not, during the term of this Agreement and for a period of
one year immediately after the termination of this Agreement, or any extension
of it, for any reason, either directly or indirectly solicit or take away or
attempt to solicit or take away any of Odwalla's employees or contractors either
for Levin or for any other person or entity.

     d. Nothing in this Paragraph 11 is intended to limit any remedy of the
Odwalla under the California Uniform Trade Secrets Act (California Civil Code
Section 3426), or otherwise available under law.

     11. Arbitration

     All disputes between Levin and Odwalla relating in any way to this
Agreement or the Services to be performed under this Agreement (including, but
not limited to, claims for breach of contract, tort, discrimination, harassment,
and any violation of federal or state law) ("Arbitrable Claims") shall be
resolved by arbitration before a neutral arbitrator.

     The arbitrator shall be selected and the arbitration hearing conducted
pursuant to the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration
Association and shall take place in San Francisco, California, unless otherwise
agreed by the Parties. Arbitration shall be final and binding upon the Parties
and shall be the exclusive remedy for all claims covered by this arbitration
provision. Either party may bring an action in court to compel arbitration under
this Agreement, to enforce an arbitration award or to obtain temporary
injunctive relief pending a judgment based on the arbitration award. Otherwise,
neither party shall initiate or prosecute any lawsuit or administrative action
in any way related to any Arbitrable Claim.

     The Federal Arbitration Act shall govern the interpretation and enforcement
of this Section on Arbitration, except if any court finds that the Federal
Arbitration Act does not apply, the California Arbitration Act shall govern the
interpretation and enforcement of this Section. If any court or arbitrator finds
that any term makes this Arbitration Section unenforceable for any reason, the
court or arbitrator shall have the power to modify such term (or if necessary
delete such term) to the minimum extent necessary to make this Arbitration
Section enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

         THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHTS THEY MAY HAVE TO TRIAL BY JURY IN
REGARD TO ARBITRABLE CLAIMS, INCLUDING

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WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY AS TO THE MAKING, EXISTENCE,
VALIDITY, OR ENFORCEABILITY OF THE AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE.

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     12. Miscellaneous Provisions

     a. Assignment; Successors and Assigns. Levin agrees that Levin will not
assign, delegate, transfer, or otherwise dispose of the Services without the
written consent of Odwalla except that upon his death, this Agreement shall not
terminate and his duties hereunder shall be assigned to Abby Carter and, in such
event, Abby Carter shall be substituted for Levin hereunder and all payments due
hereunder shall be made to her. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the
consolidation of Odwalla with, or its merger into, any other corporation, or the
sale by Odwalla of all or substantially all of its properties or assets, or the
assignment by Odwalla of this Agreement and the performance of its obligations
hereunder to any successor in interest to all or substantially all of the assets
of Odwalla so long as, in each such case, the survivor of such consolidation or
merger, or transferee or assignee of substantially all of the assets of Odwalla
assumes the obligations of Odwalla hereunder. Subject to the foregoing, this
Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties
and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors, and permitted
assigns, and shall not benefit any person or entity other than those enumerated
above.

     b. Entire Agreement. The terms of this Agreement are intended by the
Parties to be the final expression of their agreement with respect to subject
matter of this Agreement and may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior or
contemporaneous agreement, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. The
Parties further intend that this Agreement shall constitute the complete and
exclusive statement of its terms and that no extrinsic evidence whatsoever may
be introduced in any judicial, administrative, or other legal proceeding
involving this Agreement.

     c. Amendments; Waivers. This Agreement shall not be varied, altered,
modified, changed or in any way amended except by an instrument in writing
executed by Levin and a duly authorized representative of Odwalla.

     d. Severability; Enforcement. If any provision of this Agreement, or the
application thereof to any person, place, or circumstance, shall be held by an
arbitrator or a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unenforceable, or
void, the remainder of this Agreement and such provisions as applied to other
persons, places, and circumstances shall remain in full force and effect, and
such provision shall be enforced to fullest extent consistent with applicable
law.

     e. Governing Law. Except as otherwise provided, the validity,
interpretation, enforceability, and performance of this Agreement shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the law of the State of California,
without giving effect to its law regarding the conflict of laws.

     f. Interpretation. This agreement shall be construed as a whole, according
to its fair meaning, and not in favor of or against any party. By way of example
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limitation, this Agreement shall not be construed in favor of the party
receiving a benefit nor against the party responsible for any particular
language in this Agreement. Captions are used for reference purposes only and
should be ignored in the interpretation of this Agreement.

     13. Acknowledgment. The Parties acknowledge that (i) they have each had the
opportunity to consult with independent counsel of their own choice concerning
this Agreement and have done so to the extent they deem necessary, and (ii) they
each have read and understand the Agreement, are fully aware of its legal
effect, and have entered into it voluntarily and freely based on their own
judgment and not on any promises or representations other than those contained
in the Agreement. This Agreement has been duly authorized by all necessary
corporate action by Odwalla and is a valid and binding obligation of Odwalla,
enforceable against it in accordance with its terms.

     The Parties have duly executed this Agreement as of the date first written
above.

         ODWALLA, INC.

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         By:  D. Stephen C. Williamson      Douglas K. Levin
         Its:  Chief Executive Officer

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