Grape Seed Extract on CVD Grape seed extract can lower a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease. April 4, 2013 A recent clinical trial found promising results when they tested grape seed extract in 52 hyperlipidemic people as an alternative to statins. Read More
Edy's Introduces Outshine Edy's parent brand is launching a line of refreshing frozen snacks under a new brand, Outshine. April 2, 2013 The line will include Coconut Waters bars, described as the first national coconut water-based frozen fruit bars. Read More
2013 New Products Annual: Snacks A Healthy Snacks Market New snacks ventured into healthier territory in 2012, aided to a degree by bolder flavors and a curious consumer marketplace. March 27, 2013 Snacking may have once been regarded as a vice, but consumers have embraced the notion as a way to maintain energy levels throughout the day.Read More
Soy Foods and Cancer Survival Soy foods, long shown to help lower the risk of cancer, may also help people survive at least some forms of cancer better. March 26, 2013 Research found that Chinese women who ate the most soy were also less likely to die of lung cancer.Read More
Idahoan Names VP of Retail Sales Drew Facer, president of Idahoan Foods, announced that Glen Walter has joined the company as vice president of Retail Sales. March 26, 2013 He will lead the Idahoan retail sales managers along with becoming a member of the executive leadership team.Read More
Antioxidants May Not Help That Much Contrary to previous research, a diet rich in antioxidants may not reduce a person’s risk for stroke or dementia, a new study says. March 22, 2013 The research suggests it may be the kind of food providing the antioxidants that matters. Read More
Coca-Cola Augmenting Water Line Coca-Cola is taking bottled water and doing what Coke is famous for -- giving it some bubbles and flavor. March 21, 2013 The line is expected to launch on April 1. Read More
Abstracts The Invisible Nutrition of Bean Ingredients Adding the benefits of beans into more formulations is the aim of a new line. March 21, 2013 ADM introduces VegeFull, the industry’s widest selection of cooked bean ingredients under one product line.Read More
Abstracts Natural Colorant with More: Benefits of Red Palm Oil Palm fruit flesh provides an intense red color. March 21, 2013 Health, convenience and sustainability are key food trends. So, it’s no wonder that more manufacturers are advertising products as “free of preservatives, food coloring and artificial flavors.”Read More
Kind Introducing Two Snack Bars Kind Healthy Snacks is kicking it up a notch with two new varieties of snack bars. March 19, 2013 The varieties include Dark Chocolate Chili Almond and Maple Glazed Pecan & Sea Salt.Read More