News and Views for Healthy Living
PORT WASHINGTON, NY -- Consumer market research firm NPD Group has made a few predictions about eating trends over the next five years. Healthy eating comes in at Number 4 on the list with a prediction that the category will overtake sweet snacks by 2018. Also, fresh end dishes and fresh ingredients play a key role in trends Number 1 …
SCARSDALE, NY -- Skinny Buddha Organic Kitchen opened a new sit-down cafe in Scarsdale, NY. Expanding from a simple take-out window in nearby Mount Kisco, New York, the new restaurant seats up to 12 people in a convenient location directly across from the city's commuter rail. “We have had much such success with our organic, …
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DULUTH, GA -- Organic baby food maker Sprout Organic Foods recently sold controlling interest in its firm to Greenwich, CT-based investment firm North Castle Partners, according to published reports. Alison Minter, North Castle managing director, who was quoted in BakingBusiness.com, pointed to the potential growth opportunities in the organic baby food market as one reason …
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DENVER, CO -- Consumer foods giant WhiteWave Foods Co. has agreed to buy Vega, maker of plant-based natural health and performance nutrition products, for approximately $550 million. “Vega’s plant-based nutrition products complement our plant-based foods and beverages portfolio. With its strong brand, high-quality products, and commitment to innovation and sustainability, Vega is a perfect fit for WhiteWave,” said Gregg Engles, Chairman …
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LOS ANGELES, CA -- Healthy eating not only requires discipline but a little bit of planning. An automated nutrition and meal planning service from Los Angeles-based Eat This Much seeks to make that effort easier, especially for folks on the go, with the launch of its first app for the iPhone. “There is a huge …
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EMERYVILLE, CA -- Organic farming got a boost with the recent announcement from Clif Bar & Co., maker of the popular energy bar LUNA and other health food and drinks, that it plans to raise approximately $10 million dollars for organic farming research. The company teamed with the 1,800 member organic farming cooperative Organic Valley …
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ROHNERT PARK, CA -- Amy's Kitchen, maker of frozen vegetarian and vegan meals, is set to open its first fast food spot -- Amy's Drive Thru -- in July. The new restaurant will be located in Rohnert Park, CA. According to the company, the menu will feature fast food classics, served vegetarian style. Typical fare …
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MILAN, ITALY -- The Milan Expo 2015, which opened May 1 and runs through October 31 in Milan, Italy, has already had its fair share of well-known visitors, including First Lady Michelle Obama. And many more visitors and tourists are expected during the next six months. The main theme of this year's Universal Exposition is …
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CHICAGO -- Americans are becoming more conscious about what they eat and as a result the types of snacks consumed have evolved from classic junk food -- candy bars and chips -- to healthier snacks like fresh fruit, breakfast and sports bars as well as yogurt and protein drinks. According to "The Future of Eating: …
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FALLS CHURCH, VA – Elevation Burger, known for its organic, grass-fed, free-range burgers, also offers organic chicken. In partnership with Sterling,VA-based Cuisine Solutions, provider of vacuum sealed and slow-cooked products, the burger chain introduced organic chicken to its national and international restaurant locations earlier this year. Aided by Elevation, Cuisine Solutions went through the certification …
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