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Consumers Taking Organics to Avoid GMOs

Avoiding GMOs (genetically modified organisms), for themselves or their children, is an increasingly important reason why parents choose organic food.

July 3, 2014

Almost 25% of parents buying organic said that wanting to steer clear of genetically modified foods is now one of their top reasons for selecting organic.

Annie's Adds Bernie's

Annie's has introduced four additions to its Bernie's Farm product line.

June 18, 2014

Animal Cookies, Cheddar Crackers, Fruit Snacks and a Microwavable Macaroni & Cheese Cup join the lineup.

Fewer Families in Restaurants

Restaurant visits by families with kids have been declining since 2008.

May 25, 2014

Families with kids made 1 billion fewer visits to U.S. restaurants over the past six years.

Biting Commentary

Children appear to be more socially aggressive and disobedient when they have to hold and bite their food than when they can use utensils and chew it.

May 2, 2014

One group was twice as likely to disobey adults and twice as aggressive toward other kids,

Health Trends Among Young Children

New research shows cheese, hotdogs, whole and 2% milk are among the top foods and beverages contributing to saturated fat and sodium intakes of toddlers and preschoolers.

April 28, 2014

Cheese, hotdogs, whole and 2% milk are among the top foods and beverages contributing to saturated fat and sodium intakes of toddlers and preschoolers.

Food Ads Confusing Children

Researchers contend children under the age of 10 are mistaking apple slices for french fries and failing to recognize milk as a substitute for soda.

April 4, 2014

Only 10% of the participants identified Burger King’s sliced apples as actual apples, while the majority of children said they were french fries.

Sweet and Salt

Scientists from the Monell Chemical Senses Center have found that kids who most prefer high levels of sweet tastes also most prefer high levels of salt taste.

April 3, 2014

In addition, the research has unearthed the revelatory finding that children prefer sweeter and saltier tastes than do adults.