Coffee, Green Tea on Stroke Risk Green tea and coffee may help lower the risk of having a stroke, especially when both are a regular part of the diet. March 14, 2013 Consumption of one cup of coffee a day led to a 20% reduction in the risk of stroke. Read More
Hispanics and Food Shopping Meredith Hispanic Ventures released findings from a new study identifying the shopping, cooking, and eating habits of the modern Latina family. March 14, 2013 Among the discoveries was the importance of convenience to Hispanic consumers. Read More
Uses for Wine Waste Researchers have discovered new uses for the pulp from crushed wine grapes. March 14, 2013 Potential applications include natural food preservatives and a nutritional enhancement for baked goods.Read More
Label Color and Consumer Perception Green calorie labels may lead people to see nutrition-poor foods in a healthier light. March 13, 2013 Cornell research found consumers are more likely to perceive a candy bar as healthier if it has a green label. Read More
New President at Quantum Foods Quantum Foods LLC appointed Peter Brooks Brown as president. March 13, 2013 The new president brings more than 25 years of experience to the role.Read More
Frozen Potential Healthy Choice and Marie Callender's, brands of ConAgra Foods Inc., are helping consumers to better understand the benefits of frozen meals. March 13, 2013 The pair are featured in a video demonstrating how frozen foods can impact one's daily life. Read More
Oceans Omega in Agreement with DSM Oceans Omega LLC entered into a supply agreement with DSM Nutritional Products. March 13, 2013 The arrangement is for the production of Oceans Omega's OTEC emulsion ingredients.Read More
Caravan Names Fortification Director Thomas Douglass has been named fortification director for Caravan Ingredients. March 12, 2013 Douglass will be responsible for the development and execution of category growth strategies within the company's fortification platform. Read More
Two Hires at Sargento Both will be in the company's IT department. March 12, 2013 Sargento Foods Inc. announces the hiring of Jeff Baldwin as senior manager--end user support and Eric Liederbach as senior manager--applications and analysis in the company’s Information Technology Department.Read More
Family Meals and Nutrition Research shows that families who regularly eat together are more likely to consume more fruits, vegetables, grains and calcium-rich foods. March 12, 2013 Families dining together appears more common than ever. Read More