Prospective study included more than 100,000 older men and women
November 6, 2014
A large, prospective study of more than 100,000 older men and women has concluded that moderate aspartame consumption is not associated with an increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).
Move supports the Snyder's-Lance goal of creating a stronger presence in a healthier, more sustainable food industry
November 6, 2014
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. announced the creation of a new, "better for you" division as well as an increase in its investment in Late July Snacks, LLC. The announcement supports the Snyder's-Lance goal of creating a stronger presence in a healthier, more sustainable food industry.
Best Maid Cookie Co. is a manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label gourmet cookies and dessert bars
November 6, 2014
Arbor Investments, based in Chicago, acquired River Falls, Wisconsin-based Best Maid Cookie Company, Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label gourmet cookies and dessert bars in both fully baked and frozen dough formats. Terms of the sale were withheld.
Results Suggest HI-MAIZE High Amylose Resistant Starch May Improve Insulin Sensitivity in Women
November 5, 2014
Ingredion Incorporated announced the results of a new clinical trial conducted using HI-MAIZE® high amylose resistant starch, which shows that the ingredient may improve insulin sensitivity in women.
Coco Joy Kids is and all-natural fruit-flavored, pure coconut water for kids
November 5, 2014
FAL Food and Beverages announced that its newly launched Coco Joy Kids brand will feature characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ comedy action-adventure film Big Hero 6.
New research shows that study participants who ate a mid-morning snack of almonds felt fuller and ate fewer calories at subsequent meals
November 5, 2014
A new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that a mid-morning snack of almonds helped control appetite and resulted in reduced calorie intake by the participants, 32 healthy women, during the rest of the day.
Acquisitions come from pecan processor and sheller, Harrell Nut Co.
November 4, 2014
Golden Peanut Company LLC, a subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Company, announced that it has acquired the processing facilities and certain assets of the Harrell Nut Company, one of the country’s leading processors and shellers of pecans. Reflecting the company’s continuing expansion of its product portfolio, Golden Peanut also announced that it is changing its name to Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts.
Latest analysis adds to the growing body of research examining nutrient values of frozen fruits and vegetables compared to fresh
November 3, 2014
Nearly 90 percent of Americans fail to consume the recommended amounts of vegetables and nearly 80 percent fail to meet dietary recommendations for fruit.
New research: Oats may play an important role in improving satiety, diet quality and digestive, cardiovascular and general metabolic health
October 31, 2014
In the supplement issue, entitled "Oats, More Than Just a Whole Grain," scientists from around the world explore the oat from agriculture and sustainability to nutrition policy and opportunity and new insights in nutritional science that go beyond cardiovascular health.