Golden, CO—Quinoa Corporation, parent company of plant-based foods brand Ancient Harvest, announced the acquisition of the Pamela’s brand in a press release. The acquisition more than doubles the business under Quinoa Corporation’s management, strengthens its ability to expand its retail footprint, and combines the gluten-free formulation expertise and supplier networks...
Austin, TX—Vital Farms is launching a new food traceability program. This program will allow Vital Farm consumers the ability to go online and view 360° video footage of where their eggs were laid. "We want everyone to enjoy seeing hens doing what they do best – roaming the pasture, foraging...
Sweden—Filtered coffee can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research from Chalmers University of Technology and Umeå University. Filtered coffee is the most common method of preparation in most places, notes a press release, but some people drink boiled coffee, in which coarse ground...
Two apples a day keeps the doctor away, according to a new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition which aimed to establish whether or not apples had an effect on cardiovascular disease risk markers. 23 women and 17 men between the ages of 40 and 62 participated...
New York, NY—Sustainability, plant-based, and regenerative agriculture are just a few of the topics we expect to hear even more about in the upcoming year—but what else is on tap for 2020? WholeFoods Magazine spoke with Phil Kafarakis, President of Specialty Food Association (SFA), to get the gourmet take on...
Dallas, TX—Mice fed a plant-rich diet are less susceptible to gastrointestinal infection from a pathogen such as the one currently under investigation for the E. coli outbreak, known as EHEC, according to researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Pathogens like EHEC compete with the gut’s resident microbiota...
The intake of watermelon or its byproducts had big effects on mice: It altered glucose metabolism, the microbiome, and hepatic proinflammatory metabolites, according to new research published in The Journal of Nutrition. Ten-week-old male mice were fed either a low-fat diet, a high-fat diet, or a high-fat diet plus watermelon...
Silver Spring, MD—Veggie Noodle Co., LLC is voluntarily recalling its Cece’s Veggie Co. brand Fresh Veggie Ramen with Chicken Broth, because the separately packaged egg (branded Peckish) included in the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product has the UPC 5228700653. All expiration dates are...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market has published a Whole30 shopping list for those looking for a fresh start in the New Year. On January 4 from 10 a.m. to noon, according to a press release, six Sprouts locations will be hosting events to promote the list and educate customers. The events...
Baltimore, MD—Intermittent fasting "could be part of a healthy lifestyle," according to new research from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Neuroscientist Mark Mattson, Ph.D., hopes that his new article will help clarify the science and clinical applications of intermittent fasting so that physicians can help guide patients who want...
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