U.S.D.A. hires executive director for Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion 07.14.2014 By Eric Schroeder Angela Tagtow brings long career as a nutrition professor and policy adviser to the position.Read More
Mars accelerating health and wellness strategy 07.09.2014 By Monica Watrous Debra Sandler steps into newly created position of chief health and wellbeing officer.Read More
Low-fat snacking 07.03.2014 By Jeff Gelski Use gums and fiber to reduce fat in such items as snack cakes and dips.Read More
Investment, research boost organic category 07.03.2014 By Keith Nunes Demand for certified organic products is leading to greater investment in the market.Read More
Organic snack makers form joint venture 07.03.2014 By Monica Watrous Organic dried fruit company and kale chip manufacturer partner to create Pacific Superfood Snacks.Read More
G.M.O. debate escalates as crop area increases 07.02.2014 By Ron Sterk Legislation, lawsuits and certainly debate continue to escalate on the issue of bioengineered crops, ingredients and labeling.Read More
‘Food compass’ to guide relabeling efforts 07.01.2014 By Laurie Gorton Three food policy groups partner to help companies navigate Nutrition Facts panel changes.Read More
CVS launches better-for-you snack line 07.01.2014 By Monica Watrous Gold Emblem Abound products include snack bars, trail mixes, nuts and rice crisps.Read More
Health halo attached to alternative syrups 06.30.2014 By Laurie Gorton When switching sweeteners, formulators can take advantage of the healthy image of syrups made from cereal grains.Read More
A.B.A. opposes listing of added sugars 06.26.2014 By Jeff Gelski The association also has problems with a fiber definition in proposed Nutrition Facts Panel changes.Read More