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
Julie Miller Jones, Len Marquart join Quaker Oats Center of Excellence advisory board 08.08.2013 By Eric Schroeder Center will explore the relevance and benefits of oats through science, agricultural sustainability and innovation.Read More
Infographic: Fast food still dominates American diet 08.08.2013 By Monica Watrous But weekly consumption has dropped since 2006, says Gallup.Read More
Eggs aid gluten-free bread quality 07.31.2013 By Laurie Gorton Research at Kansas State University shows improvement in volume and cell elongation in gluten-free bread rolls.Read More