All Health articles – Page 96
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ArticleUSDA swoops for programme purchases
A number of fresh produce commodities are to be snapped up by the US Department of Agriculture for use in nutritional initiatives
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'Correct' 5 A DAY questioned
A new study has revealed that staple fruit and veg lines may not provide the best options in attaining your 5 A DAY.
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ArticleOntario Food Board adopts NASA technology
The air sanitation system reduces the risk of produce cross-contamination, helping to maintain longer shelf-life, reduce food spoilage and ensure food safety
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ArticlePBH backs National Strawberry Month
Strawberry Shortcake and her berry best friends to appear on Fruits & Veggies-More Matters toolkit materials next month
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ArticleLow-income shoppers lag on 5 A DAY
A new report published by retail and consumer analyst IGD shows that while there have been steady increases in the number of consumers claiming to eat their 5 A DAY, the lowest earners are lagging behind.
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Health messages up for STC debate
The fresh produce industry needs a unified, clear and simple message to convince not only the next generation of consumers, but the parents feeding them, that eating fruit and vegetables is the key to a healthier future.
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ArticleEGEA focuses on low income populations
The upcoming EGEA conference in Brussels will tackle the problem of boosting fruit and vegetable consumption amongst lower income groups
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Supermarkets need 'health warning'
Supermarkets should come with a “health warning” and must face up to their responsibilities as a key influence on food choices, Professor Stephen Atkin of Hull York Medical School told the HDC/STC Spring Conference on Monday.
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ArticleSodium warning for US consumers
New report suggest that Americans should increase their intake of low or no sodium foods such as fruits and vegetables
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ArticleCal Giant launches new website
Consumers, trade partners and cycling fans now have access to their own micro-sites offering a wealth of berry-related information
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ArticleMr Fruitness prepares for new campaign
EU-backed project set to promote range of fresh fruits to children in Austria, German, Poland, Sweden and the UK
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ArticleNevada schools to receive salad bars
United Fresh campaign to improve school meals in the US gains pace with donations to two schools educating 450 children
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ArticlePMA hands PBH funding boost
Association announces that it is to increase its contribution commitment to PBH with US$250,000 pledge over five year period
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Article5 A DAY called into question
Research carried out as part of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutirtion (EPIC) published this week in the US Journal of the National Cancer Institute has found that eating 5 A DAY does very little to cut cancer.
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ArticleFreska Produce mangoes to go on air
US importer-distributor to feature on Lifetime Show The Balancing Act with chef Peter Edwards to share mango recipes and tips
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ArticleFresh produce may not lower cancer risk
An eight-year study of half a million Europeans shows eating a lot of fruit and vegetables may not reduce the risk of cancer
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ArticleFreshfel releases consumption report
The latest edition of the association's Consumption Monitor covers fresh produce trends between 2003 and 2008
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ArticleShoppers recognise apple benefits
A survey conducted in the US revealed that consumers consider apples as a value-based 'anytime' food for both young and old alike
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ArticleGM bananas to boost health
A trial of GM bananas is underway in Australia, in a bid to boost the nutritional content of staple foods in developing nations
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ArticleChiquita backs further health drive
The group has pledged support for HealthCorps and The Dr Oz Show in an effort to help Americans take charge of their health