At this year’s North American Tea Championship, in the Hot Tea Class/Fall Tea evaluation, Rishi Tea, Milwaukee, WI, won four first place awards and nine awards overall, more than any other competitor. The company’s Bao Zhong Oolong tea earned the highest overall rating of any tea in the competition.
Washington, D.C.—In an effort to stem the wastefulness and risks to consumer health associated with meat product recalls, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has initiated a new rule that will prevent meat processors from shipping to stores until safety tests are returned. This “test and hold” practice, according...
Newark, DE—While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) develops its own produce tracing program as is now required by law, a program already established by several produce industry groups, the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI), is forging ahead with its own “track-and-trace” system. The passage of the Food Safety Modernization...
At the April 26–29 meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) in Seattle, WA, committee members planned to consider various proposals that would have a major impact on how the National Organic Program is run. One proposal that could prove contentious is for the allowance of synthetic materials in...
Gluten-free foods maker Pamela's Products, Ukiah, CA, is running its sixth annual “Gluten-Free Recipe Contest” from June 1–August 15, 2011. The theme of this year’s contest is “easy and delicious food,” and contestants will create recipes using any of the gluten-free brand’s products. The Coca-Cola Company has completed its...
Gluten-free foods maker Pamela's Products, Ukiah, CA, is running its sixth annual “Gluten-Free Recipe Contest” from June 1–August 15, 2011. The theme of this year’s contest is “easy and delicious food,” and contestants will create recipes using any of the gluten-free brand’s products. The Coca-Cola Company has completed its...
For years, WholeFoods Magazine has shined a light on natural products companies that market some of the country’s best top-selling products and has honored them with a Natural Choice Award. This year is no different. Once again, we are proud to honor some of the many excellent products that the...
Learn about the changing consumer demand for snack foods.Snack foods can be a blessing or a curse. Done well, a nutrient-dense pick-me-up is an important tool in helping to maintain a proper weight, healthy blood sugar levels, proper focus and good energy. But if you regularly pick the wrong snacks,...
Bob and Charlee Moore of Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc., Milwaukie, OR, have given a $5 million gift to Oregon State University, establishing the Moore Family Center for Whole Grain Foods, Nutrition and Preventive Health. Maker of all-natural chocolate wafer rolls and wafer bars Q.bel Foods, LLC, Nyack,...
Vegetarian, vegan and raw foods shoppers are looking for healthy options. Vegetarianism and veganism are increasingly common lifestyle choices, while raw foods constitutes a health craze that is gaining in popularity. But practitioners of the three diets discussed in this article are all likely looking, at least in part, to...
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