Corvallis, OR—Oregon State University researchers have found that a type of gut bacteria sometimes associated with inflammation, abscesses, bowel disease, and cancer has a silver lining, according to a press release: It may help prevent cardiovascular disease. Diets high in animal-based foods are a source of trimethylamine, or TMA, which...
Inflammatory diets may increase risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Chronic inflammation has been associated with heart disease and stroke in previous studies, a press release on the topic explains. Inflammatory biomarkers like interleukins and...
Northvale, NJ—GeeFree Foods, manufacturer of gluten-free products, announced that it has been acquired by The Fillo Factory, which produces and distributes appetizers, small-bites, snacks, entrees and desserts. As GeeFree Foods' co-packer since its start, The Fillo Factory plans to grow the GeeFree brand by expanding the sales and brokerage team,...
Boston, MA—B.GOOD, a chain of eateries in the midwest, announced that it will serve new Non-GMO and Certified Organic lemonade options at a number of locations. Manufactured by Tractor Beverage Company, the lemonade is sustainably grown and made from real ingredients sourced from organic farms. "Adding Tractor’s products to our...
Naperville, IL—KeHE Distributors will begin powering its food distribution center in Stockton, CA, with Bloom Energy Servers, according to a press release. “As KeHE moves towards becoming the Next Generation Distributor, the company has also implemented a sustainability commitment as part of its strategic plan,” stated Richard Sanderson, Director of...
San Antonio, TX—Wildway has launched post-consumer recycled plastic packaging which will prolong the life of plastic, giving it a second use before it reaches a landfill. The company plans to roll out the new design this fall with its best-selling Apple Cinnamon and Banana Nut grain-free granola and aims to...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. has reported results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2020, in a press release. Highlights include: Net sales of $1.6 billion; a 9.5% increase from the same period in 2019 Comparable store sales growth of 4.2% and two-year comparable store sales growth of 5.7%...
Denmark—Looking ahead to the future of the beverage market, supplier Arla Foods Ingredients thinks the next big trend will be high-protein iced teas. The demand for functional beverages is increasing rapidly, the company says, and Euromonitor International projects the market to reach 819 million in 4 years. With the antioxidant...
Reading, England—A high flavanol diet could help lower blood pressure, according to a new study using data from more than 25,000 people in Norfolk, UK. Published in Scientific Reports, the study compared diet to blood pressure in the 25,000 participants—however, unlike most studies, this research did not rely on self-reporting,...
Unilever has announced results for the third quarter of 2020, including a 4.4% sales growth, according to a press release. The growth, the release says, reflects the resilience of Unilever’s portfolio and the company’s agile response to changing customer needs. Beauty & Personal Care underlying sales grew 3.8%, the press...
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