A new report published in the Journal of Food Science casts doubt on whether some common food ingredients are pure and of a high quality. The authors—Jeffrey C. Moore, Ph.D., and Markus Lipp, Ph.D., from the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) and John Spink, Ph.D., of Michigan State University—reviewed 660...
South Plainfield, NJ—WholeFoods Magazine has partnered with Canadean and ICD Research to give you answers to some of your most pressing questions about today’s market. The new WholeFoods Magazine Market Research Store offers detailed reports about current consumer trends and emerging markets. Founded in 1973, Canadean uses a research methodology...
Chicago, IL—According to recent Mintel research, more than half of consumers are reporting that it is more important to buy local produce than organic. Mintel’s Global New Products Database has data showing products with a natural/organic claim have declined 58% between 2008–2011. Vegetable products with the same claim are doing...
As more and more baby boomers pass the 50th birthday landmark, this consumer-base deserves a second look. Baby boomers are reaching retirement age, which means they will have more time on their hands and more money to spend. In fact, according to www.businessweek.com, the current population between the ages of...
Solna, Sweden—According to a study published in Cancer Research, dietary cadmium, a toxic metal found in many farm fertilizers, may lead to an increased risk of breast cancer. Cadmium occurs in low concentrations naturally, but the use of fertilizers mixed with the contamination of farmland due to atmospheric deposition leads...
Mission Viejo, CA—Though garlic is well known to keep the heart strong, some new research finds it can do much more. According to the University of Florida, aged garlic extract (AGE, Kyolic from Wakunaga of America Co., Ltd.) may help people through the terrible cold and flu seasons. A randomized,...
Berkeley, CA—Maker of organic macaroni and cheese and other organic comfort foods, Annie’s, Inc., based here, has had a successful initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. Stock prices climbed 89% on its first day of trading to nearly $40/share, raising $95 million for the company. The 22...
Bridgewater, NJ—While many consumers may not equate starches with glycemic health, it’s important to understand that there are different types of starches and one branded form may actually help insulin sensitivity. A team of researchers evaluated the effects of eating high-amylose maize type 2 resistant starch (HAM-RS2, Hi-Maize from National...
Many consumers may turn to the bulk food bins for cost-saving reasons, or simply out of habit. Eco-conscious shoppers will be glad to know that when they go bulk, they’re also voting with their dollars for a more sustainable food supply chain. This is the crux of a new report...
The Natural Products Association of Washington, D.C., (NPA) has approved its 800th certification of products and ingredients under the popular Natural Seal program. A.C. Grace Company received the 2011 Corporate Vision Award from the American College for Advancement in Medicine. In other news, the company relaunched a more user-friendly...
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