Washington, D.C.—The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) has sued Twinings North America, Inc, and its parent company, Associated British Foods PLC, for deceptive labeling, marketing, and sale, according to a press release. The lawsuit, which specifically calls out Twinings Green Tea and Green Tea With Mint products, alleges that tests conducted...
Teramo, Italy—A new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition found that crickets have 75% the antioxidant power of fresh orange juice, and silkworm fat twice the antioxidant power of olive oil. Researchers tested a range of commercially available edible insects and invertebrates for antioxidant activity, after removing inedible parts like...
Exeter, Great Britain—A healthy lifestyle may help offset genetic risk for dementia, according to a study from researchers at the University of Exeter, published in JAMA. The researchers analyzed data from 196,383 adults of European ancestry aged 60 and older from UK Biobank. They identified 1,769 cases of dementia over...
Denver, CO—Natural Grocers was named a Winning ‘W’ Company by 2020 Women on Boards (2020WOB) for having at least 20% of its board of directors made up of women before 2020, according to a press release. Women currently make up 29% of Natural Grocers’ board members and 53% of upper-level...
Provo, Utah, and Delft, Netherlands—Vegetable purchases may be affected by the color of the background, according to a new study by industrial design professor Bryan Howell, from Brigham Young University, and a Dutch colleague from the Delft University of Technology, Hendrick Schifferstein. In the study, 46 participants assessed mushrooms, bell...
Our kids are our future and they are the future of the natural product’s industry. We need to ensure that we don’t overlook them in our merchandising and marketing. This country has a serious epidemic. Childhood obesity and related problems plague our youth. Strategies that teach kids about the importance...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Inflammation, low energy, hormonal imbalances...our go-go-go, high-pressure days have many of us suffering from these and other negative effects of stress. And while modern-day living may have gotten us into the mess, a time-tested superfood can help get us out: mushrooms. These medicinal gems are growing in popularity as the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Delicious dollops and drizzles, spicy toppings, savory stir-ins...at the Summer Fancy Food Show, which took place at the Javits Convention Center in New York City from June 23 to 25, brands were on hand to showcase their sauces and condiments—and WholeFoods was there to learn about the latest and sample...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Moms’ top 3 wish list for kids: A strong immune system, a healthy diet, quality sleep. That was the finding of the DSM Global Kids Usage and Attitude Study, which surveyed more than 7,400 mothers of children ages 4 to 12 to determine parents’ top health interests for their little...
Slawsa introduces a healthy, versatile relish. Primarily cabbage-based, Slawsa comes in four flavors and is all-natural and fat-, cholesterol-, and gluten-free. It’s low in sodium and kosher. Slawsa is packaged in 17.6 oz jars. SRP: $3.99-$4.99. Cramerton, NC 28032, www.slawsa.com...
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