March 15, 2010Caffeine and Heart RhythmCoffee drinkers may be less likely to be hospitalized for heart rhythm disturbances, according to a new study.
Food Link to Asthma
Researchers are to discuss how pregnant women's eating habits may affect their babies' chances of developing asthma.
FDA Wants Corrections to labeling Violations
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has notified 17 food manufacturers that the labeling for 22 of their food products violates the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Soluble Fiber May Help the Immune System
A new University of Illinois study touts the benefits of soluble fiber-found in oats, apples, and nuts, for starters-saying that it reduces the inflammation associated with obesity-related diseases and strengthens the immune system.
Dietary Factors and Ovarian Cancer
A study published in the March 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, is among the first to evaluate possible diet associations with ovarian cancer survival.
March 11, 2010
An Egg a Day to Lose Weight
A British study, which analyzed 71 research papers on the nutritional composition of eggs and their role in diet, found that eggs are packed with vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium and choline that could also play a significant role in dieting and weight loss.
Resistant Starch Linked to Satiety
A recent study shows that the quantity of resistant starch in foods correlates with blood glucose response and reduced food intake after two hours.
Cognis Submitting Support for Health Claims on Natural Lutein Esters
The company is appealing an EFSA opinion by presenting a new submission with new scientific data.
Panera Adding Calories to Menu
This would make Panera Bread the first national concept to voluntarily post calorie information on menu boards across the country.
Overhaul at Del Monte
The company has set up a plantation oversight committee to oversee the streamlining of current procedures, introduce up-to-date methods and to upgrade its agricultural practices.
March 10, 2010
Breakfast, Fatty Diet for a Son
According to the University of Missouri study, what women eat while they are in the early stages of pregnancy influences the sex and health of their unborn baby.
Jones Agrees to Takeover
Jones Soda agreed to be acquired by rival Reed's in a deal worth just shy of $10 million.
Soda Tax Linked to Improved Health
A $1 increase in the cost of a two-liter bottle of soda - about 1.5 cents per ounce - translated to 124 fewer calories per day from all sources, 2.34 pounds lower body weight per year, and significant improvement in a measure of heart-disease risk.
Obesity and Food Allergies
The May 2009 Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology published a study that suggests rising childhood obesity may be promoting the increased occurrence of food allergies, which rose by 18% from 1997-2007.
Tasty Baking's 4Q
Tasty Baking Company reported net sales of $43.9 million for its fourth quarter ended December 26, 2009, a 0.3% increase versus the prior year period.
March 9, 2010
Is Fat a Taste?
An Australian study has revealed that humans have a sixth taste by which they can detect fat.
Food Flavoring Recall Expands
The FDA released a list of 56 products including soups, sauces, chilis, stews, hot dogs, gravies, seasoned snack foods, dips and dressings that may contain a food flavoring contaminated with Salmonella - expanding a recall that began on February 26.
Drastic Decline in School Calories from Beverages
A recent report indicates there has been an 88% reduction in calories from beverages shipped to schools since 2004.
Tea Cuts Risk of Ovarian Cancer
Having two cups of black tea or one cup of green tea a day can help cut down risk of developing ovarian cancer.
Wine for Weight Loss
Women who enjoy a glass or two of wine a day put on less weight than those who stick to mineral water or soft drinks, research shows - with red wine particularly forgiving.
March 8, 2010
Sugary Drinks and Diabetes
Scientists estimate that the consumption of such drinks - which contain up to 200 calories each - contributed to 130,000 cases of diabetes and 14,000 cases of heart disease in the years between 1990 and 2000.
KSU Researchers on Nutrigenomics
Personal health recommendations and diets tailored to better prevent diseases may be in our future.
Are Frozen Vegetables More Nutrititious?
A new report has claimed that frozen vegetables can often contain more nutrients than fresh ones.
Canada Investing in Organics
Gail Shea, minister of Fisheries and Oceans, announced the investment of $170,000 for the organic sector.
Diamond Buying Kettle Foods
Diamond Foods Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kettle Foods from Lion Capital LLP for $615 million in cash.
March 5, 2010
Soyfoods Aid Those With Lactose Intolerance
Today, nutrition experts and physicians who participated in the NIH Consensus Development Conference on Lactose Intolerance and Health released an important report that concluded individuals who ingest inadequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D because of real or perceived lactose intolerance need dietary advice to ensure appropriate intake of missing nutrients.
Chobani Announces First Kids' Greek Yogurt
Chobani Greek Yogurt announced a new line of yogurt for kids, Chobani Champions. The launch marks the first Greek yogurt in the United States made exclusively for children's tastes.
French's Debuts New Dipping Sauce
French's® has created a break-through dipping sauce that transforms ordinary chicken into a flavorful and fun experience that everyone in the family will love and especially the kids.
Fast Food Goes Diet-Friendly
Yesterday, the fast-food chain McDonald's unveiled three meals endorsed by WeightWatchers as food- points-programme options.
Common Food Additive Recalled
Basic Food Flavors, Inc. of Las Vegas has initiated a recall of its hydrolyzed ( protein due to Salmonella contamination. used to enhance flavor. Notice of its contamination is resulting in the recall of products made with it.
March 4, 2010
The Right Foods Can Beat the Flu
Boost is the noun most commonly associated with immunity, as in "Give your system a boost this season with. ..." Yet whether you can actually achieve this is hotly debated within the lab-coat community.
Soy Crumbles Add Low-Fat Protein to Chili
In the past, when we thought of TVP (which was not often), we always thought of chili. And we also thought "compromise." Using a vegetable-based substitute for meat felt like a last resort in our efforts toward vegetarian cooking. Not anymore.
New Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Satisfy customer demand for home-style comfort foods with new Northern Star White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes from Michael Foods.
Introducing New BoNa Coffee Packaging
BoNa Coffee Holdings Corp. introduces a widely known marketing strategy in order to entice its international consumers.
New Snack Offers Benefits of Two Decades of Research
Mars Chocolate North America announced today the premiere of goodnessKnows(TM) luscious snacksquares in Boulder, Colo.
March 3, 2010
Theaflavin-Enriched Black Tea extract Helps Muscle Soreness
A study published this week has demonstrated improved rates of recovery, reduction in oxidative stress, and reduced muscle soreness following high intensity, anaerobic exercise in athletes consuming a proprietary theaflavin-enriched black tea extract developed by WellGen, Inc .
Garlic May Have Cancer Fighting Potential
In a small pilot study, a new urine test developed by researchers suggests that the more garlic people consumed, the lower the levels of the potential carcinogenic process were.
New Reduced Sodium Natural Cheeses
Sargento Foods Inc. announces the introduction of a new series of Reduced Sodium cheeses that offer great flavor for health-conscious consumers looking to indulge their passion for cheese, without having to sacrifice taste.
Teas Reduces Mercury Absorption
If you like eating fish or sushi but are worried about mercury contamination, here's a simple remedy: Drink a cup of tea with your meal. Scientists from Purdue University (West Lafayette, Indiana) recently reported that black and green teas reduced mercury absorption by asmuch as 92% when ingested with mercury-contaminated mackerel.
Campbell Launches New Pace(R) Brand Package Design
Club Store shoppers are increasingly demanding products and packaging especially tailored for their particular usage requirements.
March 2, 2010
Lychee Fruit Burns Fat
Grown mainly in China, the lychee fruit is used to treat coughs, digestive complaints and ulcers. Japanese scientists recently studied a specific extract of lychee that appears to ease symptoms of metabolic syndrome.
NUTRILITE Launches New Supplement
NUTRILITE®, a world leading nutritional supplement brand, just launched its newest product, Vitamin D3 2000 IU plus Vitamin K2.
Eczema Isn't Caused by Food
Kids with eczema have a higher incidence of food allergies, but allergies don't cause the condition. Even if you avoid allergens, environmental factors can trigger eczema.
New Caribou Coffee Brand
Caribou Coffee®customers in all stores nationwide will notice a new coffee-centric caribou on their cups as they reach for their beverages today.
Iconic Develops New Vodka
Iconic Brands, Inc., a developer and marketer of celebrity branded alcohol beverages, recently announced that Iconic has finalized the development of its newest product, Yo Vodka, by Tony Siragusa.
March 1, 2010
Groups Urge More Testing On Asparaginase
A proposal to treat snacks with a cancer-fighting enzyme has some groups calling on the government to consider more natural ways to combat a harmful chemical found in processed foods.
New All-Oat, All-Barley Breads
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service issued the following press release: Delicious new all-oat or all-barley breads might result from laboratory experiments now being conducted by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in California.
High-Fat Foods Increase Stroke Risk for Women
Researchers at the U.S. University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill said increased dietary fat increased ischemic stroke risk, caused by a blood clot, in post-menopausal women.
Two Soft Drinks A Week Raises Diabetes Risk
Taking two or more soft drinks a week can increase one's risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study by Singapore scientists has found.
New Pouring Yoghurt Range
Rachel's has launched what it claims is the UK's first mainstream pouring yoghurt in a bid to reinvigorate both the organic and natural yoghurt sectors.
February 26, 2010
Coca-Cola Acquires Bottling Business
The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. announce that they have entered into agreements that will strategically advance the Coca-Cola system in North America and drive long-term value for all shareholders. In addition, the parties have an agreement in principle to expand CCE's European business.
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Reports Q4, Full Year Earnings
Fourth quarter diluted earnings per share were $0.44. Full year diluted earnings per share as reported were $2.17. Full year diluted earnings per share excluding certain items were $1.97.
Heinz fiscal Q3 profit falls
Food maker H.J. Heinz Co. said rising sales in Asia's emerging markets helped its third-quarter revenue rise 13 percent, but the cost of selling frozen food businesses in the U.S. and U.K. cut into its profit, which fell 6 percent.
BioVittoria's Zero-Calorie, All-Natural Fruit Sweetener Passes FDA Test
Fruit-Sweetness(TM) is the first and to date only all-natural zero-calorie fruit concentrate sweetener to be GRAS notified by FDA.
Nutrisystem Names New Head of Research and Development
Nutrisystem®, Inc., a leading provider of weight management products and services, announced that Bruce P. Daggy, Ph.D., an industry expert in nutritional research and development, will lead the Research and Development Department of Nutrisystem.
February 25, 2010
NIH, FDA Collaborating
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health unveiled an initiative designed to accelerate the process from scientific breakthrough to the availability of new, innovative medical therapies for patients.
The Global Halal Market
The halal food and industrialized product market has an annual turnover of US$ 580 billion worldwide.
Sales Dip for Red Bull
Citing "difficulties presented by the global economic climate," the Salzburg-based company reported sales worth 3.27 billion euros ($4.43 billion).
Favorite Consumer Treats
Harris Interactive released the 2010 results of EquiTrend, its annual brand equity study that measures over 1,000 brands across 42 categories.
PepsiCo Looking to China
PepsiCo is to aggressively expand its Chinese footprint having received government approval to open a further 10 bottling plants in the country.
February 24, 2010
Profits Up, Revenues Slip at Kerry
Kerry Group has reported pre-tax profits of 335.8 million euros for 2009, up 6% on the previous year despite what the company called the challenging economic conditions.
Smithfield Names First Chief Sustainability Officer
Dennis H. Treacy takes the role as part of the company's long-term focus on corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
4Q Profits Triple at Carlsberg
Its 4Q net profit rose to 383 million kroner ($70 million), thanks mainly to cost-cutting in sales and logistics.
Grape Juice Linked to Memory Benefits
Research published in the March issue of the prestigious British Journal of Nutrition has shown that Concord grape juice may help support healthy brain function in certain population groups, especially older adults with early memory decline.
Better than Expected Results at Heineken
Heineken's net profit rose by 4.1% to 1.05 billion euros last year compared to 1.01 billion euros in 2008, surpassing analysts' forecasts.
February 23, 2010
Imperial and Pure Circle Announce JV
The exclusive North American joint venture will combine the natural benefits of both sugar and stevia to develop reduced-calorie natural sweet product solutions for the beverage and food industries.
Campbell's 2Q
Net earnings for the quarter ended Jan. 31, 2010, were $259 million compared with $233 million in the prior year, an increase of 11%.
Docs Want a Choke-free Hot Dog
A pediatric academy would like to see foods such as hot dogs "redesigned" so their size, shape and texture make them less likely to lodge in a youngster's throat.
Change at Hall of Fame Beverages
The company announced the formation of the "2010 focus group."
'Healthy' Chocolate Replaces Fat with Water
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have invented a 'healthy' chocolate bar by replacing the fat with water.
February 22, 2010
Nestle Reports FY Profit
Nestle SA reported a full-year net profit of 10.4 billion Swiss francs ($9.55 billion).
Potential for Lactoferrin
Lactoferricin, as a natural milk protein-derived peptide, has potential applications in the commercial production of yogurt-like fermented dairy products.
'Strong' 2009 Profit for MillerCoors
MillerCoors full-year underlying net income increased by $138.7 million or 18.4%, while 4Q underlying net income decreased 21.6%.
Med Diet May Benefit Brain
A Mediterranean diet may help people avoid the small areas of brain damage that can lead to problems with thinking and memory.
Examining Salmon Oil
Salmon oil (Salmo solar) rich in long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids was submitted to various oxidative stresses.
