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Three from Freschetta

Schwan’s Consumer Brands Inc. launches three frozen pizzas.

April 1, 2013

The additions include Freschetta Brick Oven Chicken Club Pizza, Freschetta Naturally Rising Margherita Pizza and Freschetta Naturally Rising Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza.

CSPI: Lack of Healthy Items for Kids in Restaurants

Most kids' meals at the top U.S. chain restaurants are still failing to make the grade when it comes to good nutrition, a new analysis finds.

March 28, 2013

Some kids meals contain more than 1,000 calories and are high in sodium and fat, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest.

2013 New Products Annual: Meals

Making Meals Matter

In addition to efforts to improve the healthfulness of processed meals, manufacturers also sought to boost the nutritional reputation of packaged meats.

William A. Roberts, Jr.

March 28, 2013

In the area of convenience meals and processed meats, health and nutrition proved a solid selling point in 2012, as developers refined formulations and consumers turned to in-home dining in the midst of a challenging economy.

Ian's Adds Allergen-free Supreme French Bread Pizza

Ian’s, a provider of all-natural, allergen-friendly foods, announces the addition of Supreme French Bread Pizza.

March 27, 2013

The pizza is made with no wheat, gluten, dairy, soy, eggs or nuts.

Soy Foods and Cancer Survival

Soy foods, long shown to help lower the risk of cancer, may also help people survive at least some forms of cancer better.

March 26, 2013

Research found that Chinese women who ate the most soy were also less likely to die of lung cancer.

Idahoan Names VP of Retail Sales

Drew Facer, president of Idahoan Foods, announced that Glen Walter has joined the company as vice president of Retail Sales.

March 26, 2013

He will lead the Idahoan retail sales managers along with becoming a member of the executive leadership team.

Doing a Solid

Many mothers appear to be introducing solid food well before their babies’ bodies can handle it.

March 25, 2013

In a national survey of 1,334 mothers, 40% said they gave their baby solid food before they were 4 months old, with 9% starting as early as 4 weeks.

DiGiorno Does Pizzeria

DiGiorno has launched pizzeria! from DiGiorno.

March 22, 2013

The line features a breakthrough crust and premium toppings.

Frozen Habits

Some 25% of Americans confess to having passed off frozen meals as their own culinary creation.

March 22, 2013

Another 14% of Americans admit to having stolen a frozen dinner from the workplace freezer.

Memory on Meals

According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, if a person recalls the last meal as being filling and satisfying, they are more likely to consume less food in their next meals.

March 19, 2013

Distracted eaters are more likely to take in extra calories due to overeating in their immediate meal.