Why are Americans (including myself) so concerned about their weight? I studied this question for six years and in 2008 received a Ph.D. in sociology with a specific focus on body weight perceptions. Though that gave me a comprehensive ...
Gluten-free foods specialist Van's Natural Foods has launched a line of cereals, crackers and snack bars. California-based Van's said today (9 January) the range will hit grocery aisles from this month. The group has also launched ...
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The UK Government has sent a warning shot across the bows of the food industry by launching an advertising campaign to highlight hidden levels of salt, sugar and fat in products. The government's Change4Life scheme, which includes many ...
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Pop into your local supermarket and pick up a packet of own label chocolate digestive biscuits. Now carefully inspect the packaging. Across the front and back of the pack you’ll find a raft of information that goes beyond brand ...
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Summer is over and most people have overloaded on calories from BBQ's, pool parties, and simply being on the go during the warm weekends. EL DORADO HILLS, CA, September 25, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Summer is over and most people have ...
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For the more than three million children who stay in Hyatt hotels, the chain developed a "For kids, by kids" menu, which aims of promoting "healthy people, a healthy planet and healthy communities." Hyatt Introduces Groundbreaking ...
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Research In Motion (RIM) announced that the BlackBerry App World storefront is now available for customers in Iraq, offering them easy access to a broad range of mobile applications that are purpose-built for BlackBerry smartphones and ...
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UK baker Warburtons has extended its Half & Half bread offering with the launch of a medium loaf. Half & Half Medium joins Warburton's Toastie loaf launched last month. The baker said it is hoping the launch will drive further growth in ...
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Michelle Obama's passions include a constant health & fitness focus, reversing childhood obesity and fostering healthy eating makes news frequently. Michelle Obama planted even an organic garden and install bee hives on the South Lawn ...
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US-based super market chain Whole Foods has launched a new labeling system, which is capable of identifying health foods within store locations. According to Food Navigator USA, the newly introduced color coded system will rate the food ...
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Supermarket chain in the US, Whole Foods Market has announced the launch of a new color coded system that rates foods according to healthiness. The new labeling system will help customers identify health foods within Whole Foods Market ...
UK retailer Morrisons has launched a premium private label line under the M Signature brand. The new own label range will replace its 'The Best' range inherited by Morrisons from its Safeway takeover, it said today (17 September). The ...
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In March 2010, Michelle Obama stood on a stage in Washington and leveled a challenge at the food industry's biggest players. "We need you all to step it up," she told a meeting of the Grocery Manufacturers Association. Just a month earlier, ...
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