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Groundbreaking Study Finds Nutrition Education Helps

Well-designed nutrition education programs can lead to healthier food choices among low-income families who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

December 10, 2013

The study evaluated the impact of several nutrition education programs on fruit and vegetable consumption among low-income elementary school children and seniors.

Firmenich Rethinking Approach

Firmenich is "radically shifting" its Flavors Division.

November 21, 2013

The name of this new innovation group is i5 (I to the power of 5); in which the five "I"s stand for ideate, invent, invest, inspire, ignite. To lead i5, Firmenich has appointed Gary Smith.

Tasteful and On-trend

The DuPont Knowledge Award showcases students’ on-trend new product ideas and food science execution.

November 21, 2013

It’s one thing to wonder about the next generation of food and beverage product developers, but there’s absolutely no need to worry.

Americans and Nutrition

Nearly eight in 10 Americans say they are at least somewhat knowledgeable about nutrition.

October 2, 2013

New research from the International Food Information Council shows several wide gaps between consumers' perception of the adequacy of their diets and reality.

Rousselot Names Global Nutrition Manager

Rousselot announced the appointment of nutrition expert, Janne Prawitt, PhD, as its global nutrition manager.

September 19, 2013

Her responsibilities will include building further on the scientific evidence demonstrating the proven efficacy of the Peptan collagen peptides portfolio, as well as expanding Rousselot’s wider research activities in key fields of human health and nutrition.

Exporting Obesity

From Mexico to Qatar, obesity rates are soaring to unprecedented levels.

September 9, 2013

The alarming trend is damaging economic performance, as well as the health of millions of consumers worldwide.

Chr. Hansen Names Health & Nutrition EVP

Chr. Hansen has announced the appointment of Christian Barker as executive vice president for its Health & Nutrition Division.

September 3, 2013

Barker joined the company in May 2012 as corporate vice president for Corporate Strategic Development.

Putting the Quinoa in K

Special K has launched Special K Nourish, with a unique multi-grain blend of superfoods, including quinoa, oats and barley, and topped with dried fruit and nuts.

August 7, 2013

Special K Nourish comes in hot cereal and nutrition bars, boasting 7-8g of protein and 5g of fiber with less than 200 calories.

Sports Nutrition Rebounding

The sports nutritional products market in the U.S. is returning to form.

July 30, 2013

U.S. retail sales of sports drinks will reach $7.4 billion in 2013.

Teaching Good Eating Habits

Teaching kids about food and its nutrients encourages children to understand why eating a variety of foods is ideal and also drives them to eat more vegetables by choice.

July 3, 2013

Psychological scientists Sarah Gripshover and Ellen Markman of Stanford University hypothesized that preschoolers would be capable of understanding a more conceptual approach to nutrition, despite their young age.