[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ancient grains market is taking wholesome to a whole new level. Consumers are looking for a transparent list of functional ingredients that offer convenience and nutrition, and ancient grains help deliver on that. “Unlike modern grains, ancient grains have survived intact for centuries and have more vitamins, minerals, fiber...
Boston, MA—A healthy diet could save the U.S. $50 billion in health care costs, according to a new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital. An unhealthy diet is one of the leading risk factors for poor health, accounting for up to 45% of all deaths from cardiometabolic diseases (CMD), a...
Sanford, FL—Smart Baking Company has launched a monthly subscription program called Smart Routines to help customers get in a healthy groove, according to a press release. The program includes 38-calorie Smartcakes, 63-calorie Smartbuns, and 100-calorie Smartmuf’ns, all gluten-free, keto, and diabetes-friendly. There are four different bundles—Have Your Cake, Sunrise, Bun...
Americans want to eat better, but they’re not—which, according to Nielsen, creates a big opportunity for brands. Nielsen’s “How America Will Eat” report found that two-thirds of Americans say their eating habits have changed over the last five years, and three in 10 say they’re making more healthy food choices...
Washington, D.C.—The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has received nearly $3 million from USDA, according to a press release. On Thursday, USDA announced the award of $812,786, from the agency’s Market Access Program. This is in addition to the $1,127,085 OTA received from USDA’s Agricultural Trade Promotion program earlier in the...
Portland, OR—New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Markets have entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Good Food Holdings, according to a press release. The agreement has been approved by New Seasons Market’s Board of Directors, and is expected to close in January 2020. New Seasons and New...
Silver Spring, MD—FDA reports that eight people have been infected with E. coli from Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits, UPC 0 71279 30906 4, and a best before date up to and including 07DEC19. Illnesses started on dates ranging from November 5, 2019, to November 15, 2019,...
Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced in a press release that it has entered into definitive agreements to sell 13 of its 43 Shoppers Food & Pharmacy stores to three separate grocery operators. Each of the transactions is expected to close between mid-December and the end of February 2020,...
Newark, DE—Added sugar is still bad, according to new research from the University of Delaware. But eating whole fruit is not—and is actually linked with a reduction in blood pressure. Researchers note that the data is preliminary, given it’s drawn from a small sample size: 128 participants, mostly Caucasian, ranging...
Chicago, IL—Grubhub today released findings from its annual “Year in Food” report, according to a press release. After analyzing tens of millions of orders placed by more than 21 million users of its platform, Grubhub came up with the top 10 orders of the year, the top five breakfasts, desserts,...
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