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Strawberries on Cholesterol

A team of volunteers ate half a kilo of strawberries a day for a month to see whether it altered their blood parameters.

March 5, 2014

At the end of this unusual treatment, their levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides reduced significantly.

Shining with Fruits and Vegetables

The Dreyer's Outshine fruit bars brand is launching the first national line of frozen fruit bars that combines fruit and vegetable ingredients.

March 3, 2014

The new Fruit and Veggie bars line offers a fruit and vegetable frozen snack with 35-60 calories each.

Kombucha with a Superfruit

B&R Liquid Adventure announced its newest flavor launch: búcha yuzu lemon.

February 28, 2014

The carefully fermented, non-alcoholic offering is made from a base of organic teas and live cultures.

Olive Extract

PhenoFarm’s new Phenolea Complex is a natural olive extract that improves meat product color stability and protects against oxidative deterioration; and extends bakery product shelf life.

February 27, 2014

Italy’s PhenoFarm introduces Phenolea® Complex, a natural extract that contributes a delicate olive and olive oil aroma and fragrance to food formulations such as bakery and snacks, sauces, dressings and meat products.

Coconut Water, Acerola Concentrate

iTi Tropicals offers a new coconut water concentrate product acidified with acerola concentrate.

February 27, 2014

iTi Tropicals, a leading supplier of coconut water concentrates, is pleased to offer a new coconut water concentrate product acidified with acerola concentrate.

Freeze-Dried Strawberry

Van Drunen Farms is a primary producer of freeze-dried strawberry ingredients.

February 27, 2014

Strawberries are a favorite fruit among young and old alike.

Frutarom Takes CitraSource

Frutarom Industries Ltd. announced the acquisition of the business and assets of CitraSource.

February 25, 2014

The price will be $7.5 million plus an additional future payment conditional upon CitraSource's performance in the years 2014-2018.

Bread & Breakfast

The U.S. is a nation of breakfast choices, from grab-and-go, pop-in-the-toaster strudels to full-on Sunday brunch French toast with bacon and hash browns. Whatever the choice, it will likely include a baked bread or pastry.

David Feder , RDN Dean Lavornia, CEPC, Contributing Editor

February 17, 2014

Even simple and healthful yogurt and fruit breakfasts typically include a bakery item, such as a toasted bagel or muffin top.

Fruit: a Natural Preservative

Fruit ingredients are a natural preservative to help extend shelf life. They help control moisture by binding free water and lowering moisture. They also can thicken products and are easy to use in processing.

February 17, 2014

Factors that determine the shelf life of a food product include moisture control or water activity, pH, and use of antimicrobials and antioxidants