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Veggies on the Menu

Total menu incidence of vegetables has increased over 11% in the past three years.

October 9, 2013

More than nine out of 10 consumers agree that menu items containing a full serving of vegetables are more healthy.

Pumpkin Preferences

Pumpkin is everywhere these days.

October 3, 2013

Last year, pumpkin-flavored offerings in the U.S. grew 18.8% in Nielsen-measured retail outlets, selling over $290 million during calendar year 2012.

Inventure to Take Fresh Frozen Foods

Inventure Foods Inc. signed a letter of intent to purchase substantially all of the assets of Fresh Frozen Foods LLC.

September 27, 2013

Fresh Frozen is a full-service processor and supplier of more than 60 varieties of frozen vegetables and fruits.

Concentrate on Juice

Old Orchard Brands has launched Fruit & Veggie, a new line of 100% natural fruit and vegetable juice blends available for the first time as a frozen fruit juice concentrate.

September 26, 2013

Each 12oz. container reconstitutes to six 8oz. servings, and every glass contains a full serving of both fruit and vegetables.

Adding a Smart Fry

Alexia Foods has introduced new Smart Classics Fries & Potatoes.

September 20, 2013

Alexia Smart Classics are 98% fat-free and promise 100 calories per serving.

Market for Healthy Snacks

More and more Americans eat smaller portions of food more frequently throughout the day.

September 19, 2013

Another cultural shift is the high priority placed by many adult consumers on making sure that the foods they -- and their kids -- eat pass nutritional muster.

Beetroot in Bread

Scientists have discovered a new way to boost one's daily bread: by adding beetroot.

September 13, 2013

Making a loaf with the brightly colored root vegetable can lower blood pressure and improve blood flow to the heart.

Yogurt Full of Fruit

Yoplait has introduced Fruitful, a premium yogurt blended with 1/3 cup real fruit in each cup.

September 10, 2013

Fruitful contains fewer than 10 simple ingredients and no artificial flavors or sweeteners.

Mangia Gets GMO-free Certification

Mangia Inc. announced that its brands are now Non-GMO Project Verified.

September 10, 2013

Mangia Inc. notes it has developed and maintains strong relationships with its Italian co-packers and suppliers to insure the quality and consistency of its supply chain.