Albertsons will roll out online grocery ordering and delivery at 1,800 of its stores by mid-2018 with technology provided by Instacart. The addition of Albertsons to its lineup gives Instacart the ability to reach about 68% of the U.S. population with same-day delivery. Its goal is 80% of the U.S.
Washington, DC — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning that biotin (vitamin B7) may interfere with laboratory tests and cause incorrect lab test results. “Some supplements, particularly those labeled for hair, skin and nail benefits, may have high doses of biotin, which may not be...
Bellingham, WA – Edison, NJ-based palm phytonutrients producer ExcelVite's new tocotrienol powder EVNolMax™ 20% (T) has been Non-GMO Project verified. Carolina Innovative Food Ingredients (CIFI), Nashville, N.C., also received Non-GMO Project Verified status for its portfolio of sweet potato-based dehydrated, liquid, and syrup ingredients. Between 2014 and 2015, a range...
A potential relationship between gut flora and hypertension, or high blood pressure, has been discovered by MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) scientists with the help of a team of German researchers. The findings state gut microbes may help prevent inflammation in hypertension patients who consume a diet high in sodium.
Lake Success, N.Y. -- PepsiCo is the latest food and beverage company to emerge as a logical acquirer of Hain Celestial, which has been linked in the past week with Nestle, Kraft Heinz, Pinnacle Foods and General Mills. “The company doesn’t comment on rumors,” Hain spokesperson Mary Anthes told WholeFoods.
Why do so many of us dread the holidays? Too often, we see their approach as adding to our already over-stressed lives – more obligations to fulfill, more money to spend, more time needed, and too often, more family drama. Reunions, relationships, and recreation can have a vital, renewing purpose...
2017 has been the year for Amazon. Earlier this year, the company merged with WholeFoods Market, which marked their entrance into the health and wellness sphere. Amazon’s next moves appear to be headed in the same direction. AmazonFresh (the online retailer’s grocery delivery service) announced a partnership with EatLove, a...
A new paper published in the European Journal of Nutrition concludes the carotenoid vitamin lutein is ready to be considered for intake recommendations. Lutein has been researched for its potential role in reducing the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other eye issues. Foods rich in lutein include dark,...
Secaucus, NJ -- Kosherfest, the world’s biggest event for Kosher businesses, drew more than 350 exhibitors and more than 6,000 buyers to the Meadowlands Exposition Center Nov. 14 and 15. The trade show focusing on certified Kosher foods and services was described by one attendee as “full of energy” and...
Under new guidelines instituted by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, high blood pressure, which was once defined as 140/90 millimeters of mercury or greater, is now 130/80. The new recommendation stems from the results of a federally-funded study, called “Sprint,” published in The New England...
