All Health articles – Page 97
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ArticleChildren 'prefer crunchy vegetables'
New research suggests young consumers would consume more vegetables if they were given the opportunity to choose
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ArticleFPC urges packed lunch improvement
Fresh Produce Consortium statistics have revealed that only 54 per cent of UK school packed lunches contain fruit
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ArticleDole introduces new banana diet
Following the success of the Japanese version, food giant Dole is releasing its own version of the ‘morning banana diet’ in the US
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Trade welcomes SDC diet report
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has backed the Sustainable Development Commission’s recommendation that all government departments must co-ordinate their approach to achieving a sustainable diet.
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EU healthy competition nears end
Young people around the EU have been invited to test their knowledge on balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, re-discover the benefits of fruit, vegetables and dairy products, and try to win prizes involving sports and good cooking habits.
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ArticleProduce categories to watch in 2010
With competition strengthening in the US, those fresh fruit and vegetable categories which best satisfy consumer demand are set to succeed the most
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ArticleUS school salad bars receive thumbs up
The Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Act seeks to provide more than US$120m over five years to boost healthy eating habits in schools throughout the US
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ArticleRousing reception for Marlene apples
Apples carrying the blue brand were distributed to over 100,000 people across Italy during the period May-November
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ArticleVend Natural in Del Monte link-up
Del Monte fresh-cut produce will be available in Vend Natural’s specially-designed healthy vending machines throughout the US
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ArticleUS unveils food safety facility
The new center aims to ensure the safety of imported goods by improving communication and reducing redundant inspection processes
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ArticleOTA launches consumer tool
The Organic Trade Association in the US has unveiled a new website to help consumers get to grips with organics
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Eat Local can do more harm than good
The debate over the ethical and environment credentials of local and imported food has taken a swing towards reason with a new study produced by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and charity Oxfam.
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ArticleFruitmasters launches new health site
Website offers Dutch consumers a wealth of information about the nutritional value of a range of fresh fruits
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ArticleSwine flu boosts Turkish citrus sales
Frost damage in Argentina and lower output in Spain creating new opportunities for Turkey in strong global market
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ArticleMetro Italy publishes quality guide
Fresh produce book designed to provide food industry professionals with deeper understanding of product characteristics
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IGD gives food portion guidance
Food and grocery industry analyst IGD has published voluntary guidelines for food companies on communicating portion size.
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ArticleCrisis hits French diet
The economic crisis has hurt consumers’ purchasing power, which has had negative consequences for the country’s diet
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ArticleJR Holland supports underprivileged
JR Holland Food Services has signed up to deliver free fresh fruit and vegetables to Children North East, the region’s oldest children’s charity.
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ArticleApple crisps offer lunchbox option
Perry Court Farm (PCF) is offering up its apple crisps as a healthy alternative following the release of a report on the nutritional content of children’s lunchboxes.
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ArticleSporty return for Fruitness campaign
With funding approved until 2011, the European marketing initiative is set to encourage a more active lifestyle among children