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From their impact on colon cancer and certain aspects of cognitive aging, to their positive effect on both gut health and vascular health, the research findings presented at Experimental Biology 2015 (EB) detail our latest understanding of walnuts' inner workings. Running March 28 through April 1 in Boston, this annual meeting attracts an international audience of over 14,000 leading research scientists and exhibitors.

Del Monte Fresh Fruit Smoothies are rich in texture and equivalent to one to two of the five-a-day portion of fruits, as recommended by the World Health Organization.

Vibrant color, delicate flavor, and flexibility are just a few qualities that chives can add to foods. Chive Ingredients from Van Drunen Farms (VDF) inspire manufacturing professionals to create unique menu items and products.

Milne Fruit Products has emerged as a leader in aronia production and quality in the industrial ingredient market. Offering aronia as IQF frozen, purees, MicroDried® and powders, the company reported a 180% increase in aronia sales under its Peak Season Foods brand.

iTi Tropicals, Inc. (iTi) has created six custom coconut water and coconut milk prototype blends to stimulate research and development and to initiate a creative dialog. iTi’s goal is to encourage manufacturers to experiment with these special ingredients, discover new formulations and functions, and collaborate with iTi product development scientists for insights and assistance.

With snack consumption on the rise and sour flavors trending up, tart cherries are a stand-out superfruit in the snack aisle. Snack makers are clamoring to create healthier options and have discovered tart cherries can help deliver on both taste and nutrition.

Shallots are a delicious ingredient that can be incorporated into many recipes, especially when an upscale twist is desired. Van Drunen Farms (VDF) is pleased to offer Freeze-dried Shallot, which makes food preparation and production easier.

As a leading supplier of fresh flavor solutions to food manufacturers, harnessing the ingredient power of fresh ginger root is a natural for SupHerb Farms.

This latest research published in the American Heart Association's journal Hypertension shows that patients with high blood pressure who drank a daily 250ml glass of beet juice experienced an average decrease in blood pressure of about 8/4 mmHg.