Starting today, European consumers can better protect their children from risky food. The EU nations will require foods manufactured with artificial colors to present the following warning on the label “May have an adverse effect on activity and attention in … Continue reading
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The American Dietetic Association announced yesterday that it has inked a partnership with Hershey Company. The exact sum of the sponsorship was not disclosed. From the press release: The Hershey Center for Health & Nutrition develops and supports cutting-edge scientific … Continue reading
Kellogg’s is copying a page from General Mills’ Fiber One playbook, and is offering a fiber rich cereal line for our healthy dining pleasure. And they’ve one-upped their competitor by adding those magical purchase-inducing antioxidants into the mix. Hoping to … Continue reading
Chobani is a leading Greek Yogurt brand that is becoming more popular these days. We loved it from the first time we tasted it. Slightly tart, like all yogurts, but with a thick and creamy body and texture that wraps … Continue reading
This is a guest blog post by Lauren Slayton MS, RD, a Manhattan based dietitian specializing in weight management and sports nutrition. Follow her tweets @FoodTrainers. Are you there ADA? It’s me, Lauren Slayton… I have been an American Dietetic … Continue reading
A few weeks ago Kellogg’s recalled 4 of its best selling cereals due to a strange and unidentified smell coming from the packaging. Almost 30 million boxes were pulled off the shelves due to a strange odor that caused some … Continue reading
Yesterday the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it had reached an agreement with Nestlé regarding the latter’s BOOST Kids Essentials Drink, whereby the company will stop making ludicrous health claims and the FTC will discontinue investigations or impose a fine. … Continue reading
We’ve recently written some posts about energy bars, including Clif, Larabar, and Fiber Plus. As a result, we got emails from additional manufacturers who are working to create the perfect bar. Social Entrepreneur Corey Rennell contacted us regarding his CORE … Continue reading
Mars, the parent company of M&M’s, is constantly innovating with this winning brand. From a business perspective, you’ve got to hand it to them, they’re keeping a 70 year old brand young, bold, and alive. This strategy includes new flavors … Continue reading
Last week, San Francisco issued a citywide ban on sale of soda pop in vending machines. Artificially sweetened drinks can make up no more than 25% of the offering. 100% juices are allowed, but sports drinks are not. In explaining … Continue reading