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Overweight in Life

A study found that "overweight 5 year olds were four times as likely as normal-weight children to become obese."
February 10, 2014
Most of those who were obese or overweight at 11 stayed that way.
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Dinner Ahead of Sweets

Flowers and chocolate may be the most anticipated gifts for Valentine's Day, but most sweethearts plan to give the gift of dinner this year.
February 10, 2014
Only 30% of survey respondents say they plan to buy flowers this year, and even less (15%) plan to buy chocolate.
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Baby Boomers and Well-being

Many Boomers are concerned about developing and maintaining a holistic well being.
February 10, 2014
Fueling dietary needs that are fairly sophisticated, many Boomers are concerned about developing and maintaining a holistic well being.
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Yogurt and Diabetes

Eating yogurt may significantly reduce chances of getting adult-onset diabetes.
February 7, 2014
Adults who eat a 125g serving of yogurt four or five times a week have a 28% reduced risk of type 2 diabetes compared with those who eat none.
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ABA Responds to Paper on Sugary Drinks

In response to a published paper, the American Beverage Association issued a statement.
February 7, 2014
Among the ABA's points, "This study shows that adult consumption of added sugars has actually declined, as recently reported by the CDC."
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Mondelez Invests

Mondelez International plans to invest more than $130 million in new biscuit manufacturing technology and capabilities in its current U.S. network.
February 7, 2014
The investment will focus on bakeries in Fair Lawn, N.J., and Richmond, Va.
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Coke in an At-home Beverage System

The Coca-Cola Co. will buy a 10% stake in Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc.
February 6, 2014
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters will be Coca-Cola’s exclusive partner for the production and sale of Coca-Cola-branded single-serve, pod-based cold beverages.
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Soup is On-trend

Across the foodservice spectrum, operators are capitalizing on the popularity of soup and salad.
February 6, 2014
Restaurants offering soup and salad now face considerable competition from the retail segment.
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