Tart cherry industry campaign encourages endurance athletes to fuel recovery with tart cherries
April 20, 2015
The tart cherry industry kicked off a marketing campaign with Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), to motivate endurance athletes that are increasingly looking for natural ways to aid exercise recovery.
New studies provide evidence that daily consumption of strawberries can have positive health impact
April 14, 2015
Two new studies presented at the Experimental Biology 2015 conference in Boston offered new evidence that eating just 3 to 4 servings of strawberries a day can reduce risk factors for heart disease and diabetes.
Organic kale powder called fujiKale™ is introduced to U.S. alongside new science support
April 8, 2015
The organic kale powder called fujiKale™ has been shown to be effective in lowering blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol according to clinical study results presented at the 37th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Society of Hypertension and made available to American audiences today.
Multiple studies highlight benefits of eating California dried plums
March 31, 2015
New research presented at the 2015 Experimental Biology meeting expands on the current body of evidence suggesting that eating dried plums may offer benefits ranging from supporting bone health in post-menopausal women to helping to reduce inflammation in smokers. The research headlines are:
Study shows adults who eat canned varieties eat more total produce and key nutrients
March 30, 2015
New research, presented March 29 via oral presentation at the 2015 Experimental Biology meeting, suggests American adults who eat canned fruits and vegetables not only have better diets and eat more total produce compared to those who do not, but also enjoy a higher intake of fiber and potassium.
Research examines the effects of walnuts on brain health, gut health, and vascular health
March 30, 2015
From their impact on colon cancer and certain aspects of cognitive aging, to their positive effect on both gut health and vascular health, the research findings presented at Experimental Biology 2015 (EB) detail our latest understanding of walnuts' inner workings. Running March 28 through April 1 in Boston, this annual meeting attracts an international audience of over 14,000 leading research scientists and exhibitors.
New beverages contain no sugar, preservatives, additional colors or flavors
March 24, 2015
Del Monte Fresh Fruit Smoothies are rich in texture and equivalent to one to two of the five-a-day portion of fruits, as recommended by the World Health Organization.
Van Drunen Farms’ chives add vibrant color, delicate flavor
March 23, 2015
Vibrant color, delicate flavor, and flexibility are just a few qualities that chives can add to foods. Chive Ingredients from Van Drunen Farms (VDF) inspire manufacturing professionals to create unique menu items and products.
Milne Fruit Products expands to supply aronia for food, beverage use
February 26, 2015
Milne Fruit Products has emerged as a leader in aronia production and quality in the industrial ingredient market. Offering aronia as IQF frozen, purees, MicroDried® and powders, the company reported a 180% increase in aronia sales under its Peak Season Foods brand.
iTi Tropicals creates six custom coconut water and coconut milk blend prototypes to highlight coconut ingredient capabilities
February 20, 2015
iTi Tropicals, Inc. (iTi) has created six custom coconut water and coconut milk prototype blends to stimulate research and development and to initiate a creative dialog. iTi’s goal is to encourage manufacturers to experiment with these special ingredients, discover new formulations and functions, and collaborate with iTi product development scientists for insights and assistance.