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...
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...
France, Singapore, Abu Dhabi—As a natural products retailer, you want to help your customers live healthier, happier lives. You know perfectly well the barriers that stand between you and your goal—but one new meta-analysis has a (not new, but newly verified) suggestion: behavioral nudges. Nudges, notes a press release on...
Sydney, Australia—A fiber-rich diet may reduce risk of preeclampsia, according to a new study from researchers at several universities in Australia. A press release regarding the study notes that plant-based fiber is broken down in the gut by bacteria into factors that influence the immune system. Specifically, preeclampsia, the study...
Oak Brook, IL—TreeHouse Foods, Inc. announced in a press release that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell their Snacks Division to Atlas Holdings LLC. The Snacks Division, the press release says, is “one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of private label healthy snacks to premier retail...
An hour of exposure to blue light at night raises blood sugar levels and increases sugar consumption in male rats, according to a study from researchers at the Universities of Strasbourg and Amsterdam. A press release on the study notes that retinal cells in the eye convey information directly to...
Kumamoto, Japan—Matcha can reduce anxious behavior in mice, according to a study published in the Journal of Functional Foods. A press release regarding the study says that researchers used the “elevated plus maze” test—an elevated, narrow platform with two walled arms, where anxious mice can feel safe—and found that mouse...
Portland, OR—A new report suggests that the global organic spices market, having generated $272.8 million in 2018, may reach $406.6 million by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2019 to 2026, according to a press release. Allied Market Research’s new report, titled “Organic Spices Market by Product Type...
A new meta-analysis pooled data from dozens of clinical trials spanning the last two decades—and found that soy protein has consistently shown cholesterol-lowering effects, according to a press release. This study comes as FDA is proposing to revoke the health claim for soy protein and heart disease. David Jenkins, professor...
Bridgewater, NJ—In honor of National Hot Dog Month, Applegate announced that its hot dogs will carry the Global Animal Partnership (GAP) seal, a mark of high animal welfare standards, according to a press release. The GAP logo will appear on The Great Organic Uncured Beef Hot Dog at Whole Foods...
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