According to a long-term women’s health study recently published, women in the study who ate a 1-oz. serving of tree nuts two or more times a week had a reduced risk of pancreatic cancer compared to those studied who did not include nuts in their diet. This is the first study to measure the association […]
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Stop Hunger Ships One Million Meals to Philippines
Stop Hunger Now is shipping one million meals to the Philippines as part of ongoing disaster relief operations in response to the devastation that resulted from Typhoon Haiyan over the weekend. The first container with 285,120 meals will depart this week from the Stop Hunger Now warehouse in San Leandro, Calif. Additional containers of meals […]
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Cargill Announces Labeling For Finely Textured Beef
Cargill Beef will begin labeling its branded, U.S.-made, fresh, ground beef products containing Finely Textured Beef, prior to the 2014 grilling season, with the declaration “Contains Finely Textured Beef.” “Our research shows that consumers believe ground beef products containing Finely Textured Beef should be clearly labeled,” said John Keating, Cargill Beef president. “We’ve listened to […]
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Report: Walmart Could Become Alabama’s Medicaid Drug Provider
The Alabama Medicaid Pharmacy Study Commission last week heard a proposal from retail giant Walmart to make the stores Alabama’s main pharmacy provider through Medicaid, according to the Birmingham Business Journal. The Commission, which is tasked with finding cost cutting measures for the drug program under Medicaid, heard the proposal from Walmart Stores Inc. representative […]
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$4 Pet Meds Available At Stater Bros. Pharmacies
Stater Bros. Super Rx Pharmacy is offering pet-owning customers $4 generic pet medications at all of the chain’s pharmacy locations. Additionally, Stater Bros. Super Rx Pharmacy will match any competitor’s price, even if a pet medication prescription is not part of it $4 Generic Prescription Program. $4 generic pet medications include: Allergy Prednisone 5mg tablet […]
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Chobani, Cornell Univ. Join Forces For Food Science, Dairy Innovation
Chobani Inc., maker of America’s No. 1-selling Greek yogurt brand, and Cornell University are partnering to promote innovation in dairy and food science. Made possible by a $1.5 million gift from Chobani to the university, the partnership marks an important step in elevating the broader dairy industry and New York State’s role as a Greek […]
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NGA Member Testifies On Healthcare Law’s Full-Time Definition
National Grocers Association (NGA) member Steven Hermann, VP of Paul’s Supermarkets based in Eldon, Mo., testified this week before the House Small Business Subcommittee on Health and Technology at a hearing titled “The Effects of the Health Law’s Definitions of Full-Time Employee on Small Business.” Hermann’s testimony, on behalf of NGA, focused specifically on the […]
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Study: Consumer Confidence In Food Safety Declines
Consumer confidence in the safety of foods and beverages sold in the U.S. has dropped over the past five years. according to Multi-sponsor Surveys’ study of “Clean Food & Beverage Labels.” In the survey conducted in May/June among a national sample of 2,100 adults, one in six express a “great deal” of confidence in food […]
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Better4U Foods Introduces Gluten-Free Personal Pizzas
The Better4U Foods brand is introducing gluten-free consumers to the new personal version of its frozen Multigrain Gluten Free Pizzas. The Better4U gluten-free personal pizzas have a suggested retail price of $5.99-$6.99. Better4U Foods will offer a personal sized 7-inch version of each of the brand’s full sized Multigrain Gluten Free Pizzas. Now available in […]
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Meijer, Priority Health Partner To Provide Information On ACA Enrollment
Meijer, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based supercenter chain, is partnering with Priority Health, Michigan’s leading health plan, to raise awareness and help customers obtain information regarding their options as open enrollment for health insurance begins under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The duo has unveiled a Health Reform and You! website at http://www.meijer.com/aca and also are […]
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First Lady Asks Marketers To Target Kids In Healthy Food Ads
The Let’s Move! champion and First Lady Michelle Obama held a food marketing summit Wednesday with representatives from food, beverage, media and entertainment companies. Obama noted progress that has been made in the country’s ongoing fight against rising obesity rates and said she’s open to a “lively and constructive dialogue about how we market food […]
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Non-GMO Foods Take The Spotlight
One of the hottest topics in the food industry today is whether or not foods made using ingredients from genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are safe for human consumption. Related to this controversy is the issue of whether GMO crops are safe for the environment. In addition, advocacy groups are concerned that a few international conglomerates, […]
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New 7-Eleven Snack Section Offers Gourmet, Better-For-You Selections
7-Eleven Inc. has upped its packaged snacks game with the introduction of a new selection of gourmet, organic and better-for-you snacks. 7-Eleven has studied dining trends that show consumers are snacking more often than ever, and 7-Eleven stores now are offering a broader assortment that reflects consumer desires for snacks made with premium ingredients and […]
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We Card Program Calls For Accelerated ‘Carding’ Of Minors
September is We Card Awareness Month, named for one of the most successful corporate social responsibility effort in America. The We Card program is entering its 18th year with a call to action for retailers—requesting stronger restriction of tobacco products to minors. The program, recognized by its ubiquitous yellow and red signage that warns “Under […]
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Weight Watchers Debuts Brownie Bliss Products
Weight Watchers Sweet Baked Goods is introducing Weight Watchers Triple Chocolate Brownie Bliss and Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss, two new products that started hitting store shelves last month. The additions to the Weight Watchers Sweet Baked Goods lineup offer a one-of-a-kind indulgence with creamy fillings, rich flavors and decadent textures, Weight Watchers says. Triple Chocolate […]
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Whole Foods And PBS Kids Partner To Support Healthy Eating
Whole Foods Market and PBS Kids have partnered to offer families tools to support healthy eating. Designed to leverage the educational content of PBS KIDS and Whole Foods Market’s commitment to nutrition, the partnership will provide families with free resources in Whole Foods Market locations across the country as well as online. The effort kicks […]
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Report: Adult Obesity Rates Hold Steady But Remain High
Rates top 30 percent in 13 states, are highest in South, Midwest and among baby boomers After three decades of increases, adult obesity rates remained level in every state except for one, Arkansas, in the past year, according to “F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America ‘s Future 2013,” a report from the Trust for […]
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Barilla Introducing Gluten Free Pasta Line
The gluten-free industry is expected to reach $8 billion in 2013 as more people begin to adopt a gluten-free lifestyle. Pasta is one of the foods that is missed most amongst people who are living gluten-free, and yet the options for enjoying a gluten-free pasta meal fall short, with limited brands and varieties available on […]
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White Paper: Organic, Local And Natural Go Mainstream
Research detailed in a new white paper, “A Fresh Look at Organic and Local,” all but confirms that the organic, local and natural food trends are no longer niche markets. The latest from Sullivan Higdon & Sink (SHS) FoodThink offers food marketers an in-depth look into understanding and connecting with the growing percentage of shoppers […]
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Kandy Lemondrop Melons From Martori Farms Available Now
Martori Farms is rolling out its Kandy Lemondrop Melon. The melon is 100 percent GMO free and has no fat or cholesterol. It contains more than the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A and more than 50 percent of the RDA of vitamin C. With its sweet and tart flavor, the Kandy Lemondrop Melon is […]