Nottingham, UK—Drinking coffee can stimulate brown fat, the body’s fat-fighting defenses, according to a press release from the University of Nottingham. Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is one of two types of fat found in mammals, the release notes. It was initially believed to only exist in babies and hibernating mammals,...
Baltimore, MD—In a pilot study of 14 adults with mild cognitive problems suggestive of early Alzheimer’s disease, researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine found that a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet may improve brain function and memory, according to a press release. Researchers noted that finding participants willing to undertake a restrictive diet...
Ward Hill, MA--Hommus producer Cedar’s Foods announced that it has invested $100 million in a 125,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility designed to help the company better serve customers’ demands for Mediterranean foods. The new facility, which is expected to be completed by August, will double the company's total annual production...
Sanford, FL--Smart Baking Company has been named number one on Orlando Business Journal's Fast 50 List. According to a press release, Smart Baking is the fastest growing small businesses in Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola counties, with revenue growth over 1,300% from 2016-2018. In 2018, Smart Baking marked record sales...
Denver, CO--Probiotic beverage manufacturer and mission-based company inner-ēco announced a new logo and package design for its probiotic coconut water line. The new look is designed to appeal to the health-conscious community and inspire customers to support the company's mission. “Consumers have embraced inner-ēco since its inception because our products...
Norwich, VT —In Association with ADM Milling Co., King Arthur Flour Company, Inc., is voluntarily recalling 14,218 cases of 5 lb. Unbleached All-Purpose Flour due to the potential presence of Escherichia coli bacteria (E. coli). The recalled flour was distributed through retailers and distributors nationwide. The recall involves Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5...
Sparks, NV—Davidson's Organic Teas is bringing consumers on a #LeafToCup journey from family-owned tea farms in India to its vertically integrated production headquarters in northern Nevada, according to a press release. The company is also adding 12 new tea blends to its product line. Customers can view short, educational...
Sandpoint, ID--Litehouse Inc., a salad dressing manufacturer, announced their acquisition of Sky Valley Foods, maker of organic shelf-stable dressings, condiments, marinades, and sauces, effective June 1, 2019. This acquisition will help Litehouse grow its portfolio with center-store, clean, organic products, according to a press release. As part of the deal,...
Norwalk, CT—Reed's, Inc., announced preliminary results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019, in a press release. Net Sales were $8.4 million in the first quarter, a 2% increase compared to 2018, while core brand gross sales increased 15% driven by strong volume growth of Virgil’s, a craft sodas...
Washington, DC--The U.S. organic market topped the $50 billion market for the first time, climbing to an unprecedented $52.5 billion in 2018, according to the 2019 Organic Industry Survey by the Organic Trade Association (OTA). That's a 6.3% increase over 2017. OTA announced in a press release that a new...
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