Nearly 60% of consumers say the availability of information about how their food is grown and raised is extremely important.
December 11, 2013
Nearly 60% of consumers say the availability of information about how their food is grown and raised is extremely important, according to research recently revealed by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance.
Tom Stokes, Tree Top president and chief executive officer, was named the 2013 Apple Person of the Year.
December 3, 2013
Honored for his industry leadership and eye toward innovation, the 38-year industry veteran has served as a fruit advocate through his directorships at the U.S. Apple Association, Grocery Manufacturers Association, Processed Apples Institute, NW Food Processors Association and the Washington Apple Education Foundation.
A study looked at how eating nuts may help reduce the risk of mortality, finding that those who ate nuts daily, such as pistachios, saw health benefits nearly double.
December 2, 2013
In a large new study, observational researchers at Harvard University looked at how eating nuts may help reduce the risk of mortality, finding that those who ate nuts daily, such as pistachios, saw health benefits nearly double.
Kalsec uses its own HeatSync Heat Indexes to track more than 30 different peppers in global new product development.
November 21, 2013
American and European consumers continue to seek out hot and spicy foods and beverages, according to recent postings by the U.S. and EU HeatSync Heat Indexes.
Prepared Foods’ R&D Application Seminars recently explored antioxidants. Presenters discussed some of the pioneering technology in this field, as well as a look at five “orphan ingredients” with strong antioxidant capacity.
Details of a unique, infrared drying method by Vivid Harvest that preserves the vitamin and antioxidant content and capacity of fruits and vegetables was presented by Rodger Jonas, director of national sales, PL Thomas Inc., in his Prepared Foods’ R&D Application Seminar titled “Effects of Drying Methods on Vitamin C Content.”