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Consumption of nuts was inversely associated with total mortality in both men and women.

The new blends are the first Minute Maid Juices To Go products to contain vegetable juice.

Nearly 60% of consumers say the availability of information about how their food is grown and raised is extremely important, according to research recently revealed by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance.

A year-long investigation found the paper "did not meet scientific standards."

Such a diet lowers non-HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B (ApoB), two predictors of cardiovascular disease risk.

Honored for his industry leadership and eye toward innovation, the 38-year industry veteran has served as a fruit advocate through his directorships at the U.S. Apple Association, Grocery Manufacturers Association, Processed Apples Institute, NW Food Processors Association and the Washington Apple Education Foundation.

In a large new study, observational researchers at Harvard University looked at how eating nuts may help reduce the risk of mortality, finding that those who ate nuts daily, such as pistachios, saw health benefits nearly double.

American and European consumers continue to seek out hot and spicy foods and beverages, according to recent postings by the U.S. and EU HeatSync Heat Indexes.

Details of a unique, infrared drying method by Vivid Harvest that preserves the vitamin and antioxidant content and capacity of fruits and vegetables was presented by Rodger Jonas, director of national sales, PL Thomas Inc., in his Prepared Foods’ R&D Application Seminar titled “Effects of Drying Methods on Vitamin C Content.”

This is the first study to measure the association between pancreatic cancer risk and nut consumption.