El’s Kitchen is rolling out Snaps Gluten-Free Bagel Chips. Snaps were developed originally as a component of El’s Medleys Snack Mix, but consumer feedback indicated that the bagel chips could stand on their own merit in the gluten-free market, according to a news release. “The aim in developing our snacks was to reduce the confusion […]
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Greek Yogurt Continues Its Sales Growth Marathon
In the wake of the Greek yogurt craze, yogurt remains a superfood with a significant upside, according to a recently released report from Packaged Facts, “The Yogurt Market and Yogurt Innovation: Greek Yogurt and Beyond.” Packaged Facts forecasts that U.S. retail sales of yogurt will approach $9.3 billion by 2017, up from $7.3 billion in […]
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Earth Fare Debuts New Website
Earth Fare has launched a new community-focused website at www.EarthFare.com. Fletcher, N.C.-based Earth Fare says its new website focuses on bringing communities together to fuel health and earn rewards for reaching common goals. Earth Fare’s first community campaign asks customers to stop by for its “Sunday Burgers for Bucks” event, join the conversation on Facebook […]
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Study Shows Healthy Food Rebates Positively Impact Shopping Behavior
A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that rebates on healthy food purchases cause people to put healthier food in their grocery carts. Led by the nonprofit research organization the Rand Corp., the analysis examined the purchases of more than 170,000 South African households, of which 60 percent participated in […]
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Weight Management Market Expected To Top $40B By 2016
U.S. retail sales of weight management products and services—including foods and beverages, meal replacements and diet aids, and commercial weight management programs—will reach $38.0 billion in 2013 and $40.9 billion in 2016, according to “Weight Management Trends in the U.S.,” a just-released report from Packaged Facts. Foods and beverages represent the largest share of sales, […]
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Clorox Identifies Four Mega Trends For Hispanic Consumers
In Latin America, 70 percent of bleach is used for cleaning, while in the U.S., 30 percent is used for cleaning, according to Clorox Chairman and CEO Don Knauss, who detailed the company’s tactics for securing the Hispanic consumer—both in the U.S. and abroad. He discussed the company’s past efforts and future plans for the […]
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Dole Adds Peach Mango To Fruit Smoothie Shakers Lineup
Dole is introducing its newest flavor addition to the Dole Fruit Smoothie Shakers—Peach Mango, made with real, low-fat yogurt and pieces of finely cut peach and mango. The Peach Mango Smoothie delivers 100 percent of the daily value of vitamins B3, B5, B6, B9 and B12. No blender is required; only add a favorite juice […]
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Morton Enters Health, Beauty Category With Line Of Epsom Salt Products
Morton Salt, most commonly known for its broad range of culinary salts, has introduced a new line of Natural Epsom Salt products, marking its first foray into the health and beauty category. As demand for natural health and beauty care products continues to increase, Morton says its expertise in the salt industry makes it uniquely […]
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Whole Foods Commits To Full GMO Transparency By 2018
Whole Foods Market said today at Natural Products Expo West that, by 2018, all products in its U.S. and Canadian stores must be labeled to indicate if they contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Whole Foods Market is the first national grocery chain to set a deadline for full GMO transparency. “We are putting a stake […]
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Meijer Launches ‘Nu-Me Weight Loss Challenge’ For Employees
Meijer is partnering with the nutritional scoring program, NuVal, for the first ever “Nu-Me Weight Loss Challenge” that will incent the 60,000 team members across the retailer’s five-state footprint with the opportunity at prize money totaling $15,000 over the three-month contest. The program is the largest health and wellness contest in the retailer’s history and […]
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Produce Traceability Initiative To Offer Comments On FDA Report
The Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI), designed to help the produce industry maximize the effectiveness of current trac back procedures, currently is developing a response to the Institute of Food Technologists’ (IFT) 10 recommendations released by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the document entitled “Pilot Projects for Improving Product Tracing along the Food Supply […]
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OU Kosher Unveils New ‘OU Kitniyot’ Certification Symbol
OU Kosher, the world leader in Passover preparation and kosher certification, has introduced a new symbol of authorization for Passover products: OU Kitniyot. The new symbol of authorization will appear on packaging with the explanatory message: OU Kitniyot: Acceptable for those who consume kitniyot on Passover. Among the better-known customs of Passover is the concept […]
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Better4U Foods Launches Shelf Stable Gluten Free Pizza Crust
Better For You Foods LLC is introducing Better4U Foods “shelf stable” Gluten Free Pizza Crust. The product is designed for consumers who wish to create their own gluten-free pizza, topped with individual choices of ingredients. The Better4U Foods pizza crust is of particular interest to gluten-free consumers and grocers due to the product’s 90-day shelf […]
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GMA President Responds To New Book About Obesity
“Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us,” a new book by New York Times reporter Michael Moss, is being released today—and to some criticism. Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) President and CEO Pamela G. Bailey released the following statement: “Obesity is a serious problem in the United States and globally, and Michael Moss’ work […]
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Peanut Corporation Of America Execs Indicted
A 76-count indictment was unsealed Wednesday charging four former officials of the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) and a related company with numerous charges relating to salmonella-tainted peanuts and peanut products, the Justice Department says. Stewart Parnell, 58, of Lynchburg, Va., Michael Parnell, 54, of Midlothian, Va., and Samuel Lightsey, 48, of Blakely, Ga., have […]
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Health And Wellness Remain Priority In Food Formulation, Ingredients
Health and wellness are twin pillars driving developments across the U.S. food industry in 2013, according to “Food Formulation and Ingredient Trends: Health & Wellness,” a just-released study from market research firm Packaged Facts. Beyond efforts to help curb record-high obesity rates and chronic illnesses, Packaged Facts predicts that both processed food manufacturers and foodservice […]
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Report: Food Recalls Hit Two-Year High In 4Q 2012
Food recalls documented by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforcement reports during the fourth quarter of 2012 reached a two-year quarterly high, according to the ExpertRecall Index released this week. This activity represents an average rate of approximately six food recalls being documented every day in the fourth quarter, affecting some 18.4 million products, […]
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GMO Food-Labeling Bill In New Mexico Voted Down
A New Mexico Senate bill that would have changed food-labeling practices has died on the Senate floor. Albuquerque Business First reports that Senate Bill 18, which would have required companies to label genetically modified food as such, was voted down late last week when the Senate voted not to adopt a committee report. “Even though […]
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Study: Majority Of Grocery Shoppers Will Pay A Premium For Local Food
Global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney has released a report entitled, “Buying into the Local Food Movement,” a consumer study that assessed how shoppers make decisions about buying local vs. non-local food. The study results clearly show that local food is a trend that consumers have embraced. Across a variety of measures, consumers indicated that […]
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Safeway Foundation Donates Salad Bars To Three Calif. School Districts
The United Fresh Foundation has announced a grant from The Safeway Foundation in Pleasanton, Calif., to support Let’s Move Salad Bars to California Schools. The Safeway Foundation grant will provide salad bars to schools in Hemet, Pleasanton and Ventura Unified School Districts in California and benefit 6,382 students every day by increasing their consumption of […]