Burger King unveils skinnier spuds 09.24.2013 By Monica Watrous Satisfries are crinkle-cut french fries with less fat and fewer calories.Read More
House votes to cut SNAP spending by $40 billion 09.20.2013 By Jay Sjerven Bill passes by a count of 217 to 210.Read More
First Lady asks food companies to ‘lead the way’ on healthier eating 09.19.2013 By Eric Schroeder Says shift toward better-for-you foods is no 'passing trend or fad.'Read More
Bill to cut nutrition spending by $40 billion introduced 09.17.2013 By Jay Sjerven Proposed cuts are twice as high as the original House farm bill and 10 times the cuts sought by the Senate.Read More
Healthier food in schools a challenging sell, E.R.S. says 09.17.2013 By Laura Lloyd Plans are afoot to enhance the nutritional profile of optional foods by the beginning of the 2014 school year.Read More
Study shows signs of improvement in obesity-related behaviors 09.16.2013 By Eric Schroeder Adolescents eating more fruits and vegetables, fewer sweets and sweetened soft drinks.Read More
F.D.A. seeks study into fortified snack foods, beverages 08.30.2013 By Eric Schroeder The agency hopes to use results of the study to inform its understanding of how packaging claims may affect how consumers perceive a product or a label.Read More
Starbucks’ Evolution continues 08.27.2013 By Keith Nunes The company will introduce a snack platform at all of its stores starting in September.Read More
Infographic: Who reads nutrition labels? 08.14.2013 By Monica Watrous Less than half of consumers pay attention to nutrition information on restaurant menus.Read More
Energy at the core of healthy aging trend 08.12.2013 By Keith Nunes From Generation Y to boomers, consumers see sustained energy as a key component of healthRead More