The U.S. organic industry grew by almost 10% last year to meet expanding demand—exceeding $31 billion in sales, according to findings from the Organic Trade Association’s just-released “2012 Organic Industry Survey.”
According to research led by Newcastle University, the red tomato helps protect the skin from sunburn and skin aging caused by sunlight exposure thanks to the ingredient lycopene -- the natural pigment that makes tomatoes red.
Wonderful Almonds, nutrient-dense, California-grown nuts available in three varieties – Roasted & Salted, Roasted No Salt and Natural Raw – are rolling out in grocery stores nationwide.
New research suggests eating raisins as an after-school snack prevents excessive calorie intake and increases satiety as compared to other commonly consumed snacks.
Supermarket tomatoes that taste like heirloom tomatoes are closer to reaching grocery aisles as a result of a discovery from the University of Florida.
A recent survey commissioned by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation finds strong support for making produce affordable and accessible to all Americans and that officials at all levels -- national, state and local -- have a role to play in ensuring that access.