All Health articles – Page 96
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Diet survey shows 5 A DAY edging closer
Results from the first year of the new National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) suggest that the UK population is getting much closer to its 5 A DAY target than previous studies have suggested.
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First Lady launches kids' health drive
Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move America initiative is designed to raise a healthier generation of children in the US
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School salad bar project goes national
United Fresh to donate salad bars to schools in cities and counties across the US in a bid to boost consumption among children
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Blackcurrants may hold Alzheimer’s key
A new study is set to reveal that British blackcurrants may hold the key in helping to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Chiquita supports child health scheme
Chiquita and Fresh Express become first produce group to commit to United Fresh’s school salad bar campaign
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Del Monte rolls out fresh vending line
The company has launched a range of fresh fruits and vegetables in vending machines in colleges, universities and schools across the US
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USDA unveils food safety schemes
The new initiatives form part of the ongoing effort to ensure the safety of school lunches and other food assistance programmes
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FDA requests food safety funding
The agency claims it requires US$4.03bn in order to transform US food safety and devise a system which focuses on prevention
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PBH welcomes Obama support
First Lady Michelle Obama plans to launch a major initiative on childhood obesity to the joy of the Produce for Better Health Foundation
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India to decide on GM
The Indian government will make its final decision on the introduction of genetically modified brinjal this month
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Russian children ill from Chinese fruit
Hundreds of children in Russia’s Magadan region have fallen ill after eating imported Chinese fruit
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USDA announces produce purchases
To alleviate food surpluses and stimulate the economy, the USDA is to purchase fruits and vegetables for domestic nutrition programs
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Dole named Fruity Friday sponsor
Tropical specialist Dole Fresh UK has been announced as the first headline sponsor of Fruity Friday, an awareness and fundraising campaign held by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).
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'Super tomato' on sale at Tesco
The Moruno variety boasts higher levels of lycopene and vitamin C compared with other varieties
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Expert declares aerial spraying safe
An aerial crop spraying expert has observed the practice in the Philippines and says it conforms to international standards
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Mixed results for consumption study
US consumers claim they ate healthily in 2009 despite a fall in the intake of fruits and vegetables, according to a new report
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Whole Foods launches health drive
The healthy eating initiative, featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, is rolling out across the retailer's US, Canadian and UK stores
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EU fruit project begins in Holland
Werkfruit initiative rolls out across the Netherlands, focusing promotions on commuters at Dutch railway stations
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New fruit allergy site launches
A new website for fruit allergy sufferers has been set up to spread information about fruit allergies, healthy fruits and recent research in development of allergy-friendly fruit alternatives.
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Pragmatism to shape shopper behaviour
A more common sense, old-fashioned approach to everyday lifestyle choices will define US consumer purchasing habits in 2010