Chocolate may improve brain function in elderly
A study published in Neurology shows that drinking two cups of hot chocolate a day may help the elderly keep their brains healthy and their thinking skills sharp. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
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Survey: 43% of Americans consider nutrition data on menus
Even as more U.S. restaurants list nutritional information on their menus, less than half of Americans, 43%, say they pay a “great deal” or a “fair amount” of attention to … Continue Reading →
N.Y. firm recalls veal products due to possible E. coli contamination
United Processing LLC, New York Mills, N.Y., is recalling approximately 12,600 lbs of boneless veal products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, E. coli O145, and E. … Continue Reading →
Dairy products may play a role in preserving muscle mass
A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics shows that older women who consume more dairy may maintain muscle mass that often diminishes with old … Continue Reading →
Campbell to sell European business to CVC Capital Partners
Campbell Soup Co. is in final and exclusive negotiations for the potential sale of its business in Europe to CVC Capital Partners (CVC), a global private equity firm. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Pinnacle Foods acquires Unilever’s Wish-Bone, Western brands
Unilever has signed an agreement for the sale of its Wish-Bone and Western dressings brands to Pinnacle Foods Inc. for a total cash consideration of approximately $ 580 million, subject … Continue Reading →
School lunch, TV time linked with childhood obesity
A study published in Pediatrics shows that among middle-school children, the behaviors most often linked with obesity are school lunch consumption and two hours or more of daily TV viewing. … Continue Reading →
Family education programs may increase produce consumption
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior shows that public education programs may be able to increase produce consumption and lower sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among Hispanic … Continue Reading →
Dole CEO to take company private
According to Reuters, Dole Food Co. Inc. said it agreed to be taken private by Chairman and CEO David Murdock after he raised his offer to $ 1.2 billion. IFT … Continue Reading →
N.Y. appeals court upholds decision to block NYC soda ban
According to Bloomberg, a ruling blocking New York’s ban on large sodas was upheld by an appeals court, which said the city’s Board of Health failed to act within the … Continue Reading →