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A study published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that women who ate at least 100g of yogurt every day had significantly less plaque build-up on the walls of their carotid arteries -- the blood vessels that supply the brain with oxygen. Carotid artery plaque is one of the leading risk factors for stroke and heart disease.

Monk fruit concentrate, an all-natural and fruit-based sweetening ingredient, will debut to the nutrition community at this year's national American Dietetic Association's Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo.

Nestlé’s bid for a controlling stake in the China-based food company Yinlu has received the Chinese government’s approval.

America is spending enough for each U.S. taxpayer to buy 19 Twinkies a year, according to a report.

Canadians get about 20% of their calories from sugar, according to a new report.

Kerry Group has agreed to acquire Cargill's global flavors business, Cargill Flavor Systems, for $230 million.

If food comes in a can, it is likely to contain the worrisome chemical bisphenol A (BPA), according to a new study. The study looked at six popular name-brand products.

Australian beer giant Foster's has accepted an improved takeover worth Aus$9.9 billion (£6.5 billion) from British-based brewer SABMiller, the pair announced.

Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables with white flesh, such as apples and pears, may protect against stroke, according to a study.

Starbucks is itching to expand into grocery aisles.