March is National Nutrition Month. This year it is doubly special as we also recognize the UN International Year of Fruit and Vegetables.
Fruit and vegetable benefits under the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program could triple for up to four months because of a funding boost from Congress.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has purchased fresh produce for distribution via food boxes through the Emergency Food Assistance Program and other domestic food assistant programs.
Some of the world’s most renowned berry researchers will gather in Tampa Bay, Fla., Feb. 1-3, to present research that attracted media and consumer attention to berries as a superfruit.
If we could manage obesity, type 2 diabetes, lower our risks of heart disease, stroke, some types of cancer, cataracts, cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s by consuming more fruits and vegetables — why aren’t we?
In terms of health benefits, five a day is the sweet spot for fruit and vegetable consumption.
Center for Growing Talent continues its three-part Virtual Wellness Series 5 p.m. Eastern March 30 with a live chef demonstration, titled “Healthy, Delicious Eating,” to support the Career Pathways program.
As stay-at-home orders melded into work-from-home orders, snacking became a coping mechanism for many this past year, bringing with it the inevitable weight gain.
Tom Karst, Amy Sowder and Ashley Nickle discuss the FDA’s exploration of regulating use of the term “healthy” on food labels, plus New York crops and retail awards, in this episode of Packer Insight.
Milking rations as low as 14% crude protein still yield 90 to 100 lb. of milk/cow/day.
The digital adaptation of the Jump with Jill musical nutrition program worked for 48 Pennsylvania and Texas schools.
Who has what it takes? That is the question that Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) is asking as it announces its call to participate in the third annual Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge.
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture and New York Jets honored Stillwater Township Elementary School at a New York Jets-Miami Dolphins football game at MetLife Stadium for its nutrition and wellness achievements.
The Québec Produce Marketing Association, based in Montreal, will receive a $750,000 grant from André Lamontagne, minister of agriculture, fisheries and food.
How is it that we are recognized as the most beneficial of all the food types that exist, but consumption is waning?
Partnership for a Healthier America on Aug. 19 announced that Kwik Trip has raised $150,000 during its 2021 coin canister campaign to support PHA’s national food equity initiatives.
Novus International, Inc., is introducing an innovative program to help dairy producers enhance the comfort and well-being of their herds
A large part of the conference will be tours of grazing dairies, none of which were damaged by the storm.
Dr. Dan Thompson speaks with Dr. Chris Reinhardtabout wintertime nutrition and water management for beef cows for feedlot cattle.
New research shows that changing to a higher-fat soybean meal could improve dry matter intake and milk production without sacrificing milk fat.
Healthy Family Project’s annual Back-to-School campaign wrapped in early October with impressions topping 224 million and social media reach seeing more than 24 million impressions.
Evanston, Ill.-based tech company secures funding to grow its Nutrition as a Service platform and launch its Retailer Solutions.
More Americans will receive produce prescriptions for better health.
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a solicitation to procure fresh oranges.
With a nod to the growing trend of veganism, Dole has introduced 10 vegan holiday recipes that it says prove a holiday feast can be delicious, satisfying and respectful of every dietary need on the guest list.
Pure Flavor’s newest campaign seeks to show consumers and retailers how fresh ingredients can be an important part of the mix, as they come together with family and friends this Thanksgiving.
Recognizing outstanding programs implemented by food retailers and suppliers to encourage family meals, the FMI Foundation’s 2022 Gold Plate Awards were celebrated via livestream Dec. 14.
Hy-Vee is offering several events in January to help people get a jumpstart on their health goals, including 1,000 free vitamin D screenings.
The Carlisle, Pa.-based grocer’s team of dietitians is offering free, live classes via Zoom for families and chefs of all ages this January and February.
To spotlight the role that onions can play in a healthy diet and promote increased consumption, Onions 52 has teamed with registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Laura Ashley Johnson.