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Mott's sued over pesticides in 'natural' applesauce
Mott’s is being sued because Beyond Pesticides says the chemicals were found in its “natural”magnesium glycinate best price applesauce, and that should disqualify it from using labels making that claim. The problem here is there’s…
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Growing demand for organic ingredients leads to supply challenges
There is now more organic farming in the United States than ever before. The number of organic operations increased 12% in 2015 from the prior year, according to USDA figures, and is up nearly 300%…
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DuPont claims its probiotic leads to a trimmer waist
Gut bacteria has been linked to obesity, so some theorize by changing the composition of gut bacteria to reflect those of a healthy person, weight loss will follow. There’s a leap in that logic, however,…
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Researchers link gluten-free diets to heart disease risk
Gluten – the protein found in wheat, rye and barley – has fallen from favor among U.S consumers. Celiac disease affects doctor’s best magnesium lysinate glycinateabout 1 in 133 Americans, and avoiding gluten is the…
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Studies find two popular artificial color additives are safe
The European Food Safety Authority makes periodic requests to reassess the safety of food additives to ensure evidence is up to date and to guarantee that current consumption patterns and industrial use is taken into account.…
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Hampton Creek struggles to find funding, lays off executives
Last fall, Hampton Creek was close to finalizing a funding round that would have seen the maker of mayo, dressing, cookies and cookie dough bring in close to $1.1 billion. The financing quickly fizzled when Bloomberg…
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If baby food doesn't taste good to parents, will their kids eat it?
Although flavor is a top concern for adults when buying foods for themselves, it is secondary to health concerns when buying food for children. However, there is some overlap between health and good flavor. Paruse…
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Chinese firm may buy organic yogurt maker Stonyfield
Yili Industrial Group is no stranger to the dairy category and its attempt to add Stonyfield to its portfolio is a great way for the company to expand in the U.S. while enhancing its organic…
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DanoneWave quietly reduces sugar and fat
Until now, the company hasn’t announced changes to its products, preferring to reformulate behind the scenes and bank on consumers not noticing. Although food firms are kirkland signature calcium magnesium zincunder pressure to create healthier…
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Bucking industry shift, Sanderson Farms vows to keep using antibiotics
Unlike much of its competition, Sanderson Farms has built a reputation as one that uses antibiotics, and is a huge proponent for them. It’s even launched campaigns exploring the misconceptions people have about them. The use…