Produce / Floral

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The majority of American adults started eating better over the past 12 months, according to a new study commissioned by leading food and healthy lifestyle magazine "Cooking Light."

BOULDER, Colo. -- Eating well for healthy aging, organic farming, winter skin care, and natural pet food are among the topics covered in a new free consumer publication launched yesterday by natural and organic foods retailer Wild Oats Markets, Inc., based here.

DALLAS -- With an estimated 60 percent of Americans tipping the scales as overweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and scores of people resolving to improve their health this year, 7-Eleven expanded its offering of "better-for-you" foods at its 7,100 stores to include more fruits, vegetables, salads, sugar-free Slurpees, and portion- and calorie-controlled foods.

Its reputation hanging in the balance, the produce trade is seeking government help to finally nip foodborne illness in the bud.

Its reputation hanging in the balance, the produce trade is seeking government help to finally nip foodborne illness in the bud.

DES MOINES, Iowa - On Feb. 18, 2007, a 15-day festival commences marking the beginning of the Chinese year 4705, and with it comes the celebration of the Year of the Pig. In honor of this year's Chinese animal zodiac, the National Pork Board (NPB) here is collaborating with La Choy in a national campaign to promote fresh pork and La Choy sauces and products.

DES MOINES, Iowa - On Feb. 18, 2007, a 15-day festival commences marking the beginning of the Chinese year 4705, and with it comes the celebration of the Year of the Pig. In honor of this year's Chinese animal zodiac, the National Pork Board (NPB) here is collaborating with La Choy in a national campaign to promote fresh pork and La Choy sauces and products.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Americans are gathering around the dinner table to eat healthier foods, according to a new national survey released by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) here and Prevention magazine. The study found a strong correlation between consumers who try the hardest to eat healthfully, and those who eat dinner at home nearly every day.