The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) School Breakfast Program, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, has made it possible to feed more than 14 million students breakfast each school day. … Continue Reading →
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) are published every five years by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) and Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to provide evidence-based healthy … Continue Reading →
KIND Healthy snacks, with support from leading nutrition, public health and public policy experts, is urging the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to update its regulations around the term … Continue Reading →
Healthy Food Ingredients, the parent company of SK Food International and Hesco/Dakota Organic Products, recently acquired Suntava, based in Afton, Minn. IFT Daily News
A study published in Osteoporosis International shows that living in a neighborhood where there is greater access to fast food outlets may affect bone development in early childhood. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Consumers are looking for snacks that have a perceived health benefit, reports The NPD Group, a global information company. IFT Daily News
A study published in Obesity shows that increasing the prevalence and automaticity of healthier options at a regional, full-service U.S. restaurant chain were associated with improved nutritional quality of food … Continue Reading →
At least four varieties of Kind Bars do not meet the requirements for being labeled as “healthy,” according to a warning letter sent to the company by the U.S. Food … Continue Reading →
Winter is approaching which suggests the onset of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of winter depression that is linked to reduced exposure to sunlight during shorter days of the … Continue Reading →
To address consumer concerns surrounding wellness and nutrition with more affordable healthy food options, manufacturers and retailers have built private label brands. IFT Daily News
