There are more than 18 million college students in the U.S., according to the National Center for Education Statistics, and they are increasingly selective about where and how they spend their foodservice dollars.

Vitamin D with calcium appears to reduce the risk of melanoma in some women. Ice cream month is here again, and the snack is being redefined.

The National Confectioners Association, sponsor of the SWEETS & SNACKS EXPO®, announced that the dates of the 2012 EXPO have changed to May 8-10.

Thompson Brands LLC, long known for its private-label chocolate novelties, introduced a pair of its own brand of novel novelties at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo.

Kids who munch on Skittles and Snickers weigh less than those kids who do not eat candy, a new study finds.

Palm oil may be the staple of microwave popcorn brands, but one new launch attempts to capitalize on the positive health appeal of olive oil.

Chewing sugar-free gum after operations can help bowel cancer patients get their digestive systems back to normal and recover faster, scientists say.

U.S. researchers have indicated that consuming snacks cannot be blamed for the rise in obesity.

A study has found that among the rich calories food like ice cream, soda and candy, potato is the worst food, as it adds a pound in the weight of an individual each year.

Snacking, especially beverage consumption outside of a regular meal, continues to increase among Americans, accounting for more than 25% of calorie intake each day, according to research presented at the 2011 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo.