Contrary to findings in previous studies, new research involving a large group of women found no link between eating fruits and vegetables and a subsequent decreased risk for breast cancer.
Bringing nearly 30 years' food industry experience with him, including leadership positions at Ruiz Food Products, Anheuser-Bush and Nestle, John Signorino has begun his newest role -- president and CEO of Chicken of the Sea International.
Tropical Beverage Inc., a producer and distributor of value-added water-based products, announced that it has agreed to terms to acquire the exclusive rights to a complete line of nutritionally enhanced waters (N.E.W.).
Researchers report the first direct evidence that the popular dietary supplement affects specific proteins in healthy brains in ways that may protect against future age-related dementia.
Kraft Foods Inc. announced two new initiatives to increase the visibility -- among both adults and children -- of many of the more nutritious products in the company's portfolio.
Peanuts are often thought of as high-fat foods; however, not only do peanuts contain the so-called "good" kind of fat, University of Florida (UF) researchers have found they also are high in a wide variety of helpful antioxidants, rivaling the fruits often sought out by health-conscious consumers.
Vending machines are getting their own color-coded safety guide as part of a campaign started by the vending industry to fight childhood obesity and fend off efforts to remove the machines from schools.
The J.M. Smucker Company has entered into a definitive agreement with Value Creation Partners Inc. of Columbus, Ohio, subject to regulatory approval, to sell its U.S. foodservice and bakery products businesses, as well as its Canadian locations operated under the Gourmet Baker name, acquired as part of the International Multifoods (Multifoods) acquisition.
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