Fruits, Vegetables & Nuts

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Ready Pac Foods has launched a new line of Disney-themed Ready Pac Cool Cuts salads and mini-meals.

Experts kicking off World Water Week have issued a dire warning: If humans do not change their habits, the global population may have to abandon its meat-heavy meals or risk facing a food supply crisis by the year 2050.

A new study from researchers at Cornell University has found that branding of food, such as putting a sticker on fruits, may improve the attractiveness of healthier food.

A new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council offers some startling statistics about the amount of food wasted in the United States.

Paramount Farms has announced the addition of Wonderful Almonds to its Wonderful Pistachios line of health snacks, debuting in three varieties: Roasted & Salted, Natural Raw and Roasted No Salt.

Clif Bar has added a new snack bar made with 100% organic fruit and nuts, promising a “handful of simple ingredients.”

The new Jamba "At Home" Greek Yogurt Superfruit Smoothies are fat-free and naturally low in sugar and calories.

Eating cereals and nuts might be helpful for cutting the risk of pancreatic cancer.

Children of those who ate peanuts and tree nuts while pregnant were less likely to develop asthma or allergies than the kids whose mothers shunned nuts.

Nuts may be a rich source of proteins, but consumers seem to view their healthful benefits as almost secondary to the flavors they impart. Take hazelnuts: The flavorful component has long been a favorite among consumers, with several notable introductions in foodservice coffee flavors, and it features prominently in one spread found in the grocery aisle.