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Michigan State University (MSU) has released a study underscoring the pivotal role of canned foods in the helping address the fight against obesity.   With continued emphasis on the importance of increasing fruit and vegetable intake… Read More »

It seems like just yesterday natural and organic was the hot ticket, but local is quickly becoming a consumer favorite, as locally-sourced products are becoming more popular at grocery stores and restaurants alike. According to recent Mintel research, the same is true in the fruit and vegetable industry with more than half (52%) of consumers reporting that it’s more important to buy local produce than organic options. Read More »

Cherries have long been appreciated for their taste, but growing evidence about their health benefits is now putting them squarely in the frame for “superfruit” status and they are increasingly being used in juices and juice drink blends, according to Netherlands-based Innova Market Insights. Read More »

Amway, Ada, MI, faces the prospect of a class action lawsuit over its Nutrilite line of liquid dietary supplements, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), Washington, D.C. Read More »

Benefits of higher intake of high-fiber foods, especially fruits, on slowing periodontal disease progression are most evident in men aged 65 and older, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Read More »

A compound in citrus fruits may reduce your stroke risk, according to research reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. This prospective study is one of the first in which researchers examine how consuming… Read More »

Nearly all Americans consume much more sodium than they should, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most of the sodium comes from common restaurant or grocery store items. Read More »

A survey of more than 10,000 savvy consumers of supplements showed the most popular supplements are fish oil, multivitamins, vitamin D, calcium and CoQ10, in that order. Read More »

First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack have unveiled new standards for school meals they hope will result in healthier meals for kids across the nation. Read More »

Looking to “redefine and grow the super-premium juice market,” Starbucks Coffee Company, Seattle, WA, has acquired Evolution Fresh, Inc., San Bernardino, CA, for $30 million. Read More »

The Electronic Retailing Self-Regulation Program (ERSP) has recommended that TriVita, Inc., modify or discontinue certain claims made in direct-response advertising for Nopalea, a dietary supplement made from cactus fruit juice. Read More »

Something is mostly missing from Fruit Roll-Ups, Fruit by the Foot, and Fruit Gushers, according to a complaint filed late last week in federal court in California: fruit. Read More »

Responding to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine titled “Dietary Supplements and Mortality Rate in Older Women,” the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Washington, D.C., issued a two-part statement. Read More »

As early as 12 to 24 months, children are beginning to develop some unhealthy dietary patterns that may contribute to childhood obesity, according to data from the Nestle Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS), which was presented at The Obesity Society's annual scientific meeting. Read More »