The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s “Renew LA County” initiative has launched its first-ever “sugar-loaded drink awareness” campaign aimed at addressing what it says is a major contributor to the county’s obesity epidemic. Fueled by the release of local data on obesity and sugar-loaded drink consumption, the campaign will inform the public of […]
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Portland Named America’s Most Natural City in Safeway Poll
Safeway tapped into the power of Facebook to determine “America’s Most Natural City.” The winning city was Portland, Ore., based on the city’s natural attractions, green spaces and outdoor activities. The city was awarded with 25 picnic tables, sectioned off from the 305-ft. Douglas Fir table that recently broke the Guinness World Record for the […]
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Buzz Bradshaw Dies at 101
Douglas B. “Buzz” Bradshaw, the well-known Western food broker, died Nov. 7 at his home in Ketchum, Idaho, just two months before celebrating his 102nd birthday. Bradshaw got into the food business via honey, which led to his nickname Buzz. His father, Rex, had learned beekeeping in New York. Rex had been an infant when […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National
Alcohol on the Ballot in Georgia and Washington state
On Nov. 8, many Georgia municipalities voted for the ability to buy beer and wine in stores on Sundays. In Washington the vote was to take alcohol sales out of the states hands and privatize the industry. In most Georgia communities that voted on the Sunday sales issues, the vote was overwhelmingly for Sunday sales. […]
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Armour Rolls Out Lower Sodium Pepperoni
Armour® has created an option for sodium-conscious consumers who love pepperoni but aren’t willing to sacrifice flavor. The use of a new all-natural sodium replacer allows Armour to reduce sodium by 50 percent vs. its regular pepperoni. Armour Lower Sodium Pepperoni offers a snack and or ingredient choice for the nearly 25 percent of consumers […]
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Cold-EEZE Launches Oral Spray
ProPhase Labs, makers of Cold-EEZE, a leader in over-the-counter (OTC) homeopathic cold remedies, has launched their first-ever Cold-EEZE Oral Spray. The new Oral Spray is formulated with zinc gluconate, the same effective active ingredient found in the best-selling, clinically proven Cold-EEZE lozenges. The effective proprietary formula reduces the severity and duration of the common cold. Two […]
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Angry Birds Fruit Snacks and Gummies Introduced by Healthy Food Brands
Healthy Food Brands introduces new Angry Birds™ Fruit Snacks and Gummies based on the worldwide puzzle Internet game sensation. These new snacks feature a variety of characters from the Angry Birds mega hit gaming app which has achieved more than 100 million downloads on the world’s most popular mobile and computer gaming systems including Android™, […]
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Starbucks VIA Ready Brew House Blend, Breakfast Blend Hit Grocery Shelves
Marking the two-year anniversary of the Starbucks VIA® product line, the company on Oct. 19 made available Starbucks VIA Ready Brew in House Blend and Breakfast Blend at select grocery stores across the U.S. The introduction of the new instant coffee varieties further reinforces Starbucks global coffee leadership and its commitment to offering customers high-quality […]