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Study shows associations between mango consumption and moms-to-be

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Women trying to conceive, currently pregnant or lactating have unique nutritional needs often...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Grocery report shows optimism for 2024, focus on discounts for weary shoppers

NEW YORK and MIAMI, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Incisiv, a next-generation industry insights firm that helps retailers and brands...

1 year ago 4 minute read

NatureSweet scientist appointed to food leadership board at UC-Davis

SAN ANTONIO, TX, December 1, 2023 — Seasoned consumer research and product development expert Martin C. Ruebelt, PhD, has been...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Square Q3 restaurant report shows dining traffic stabilizes in American downtowns

November 14, 2023 OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Square released the latest edition of its quarterly Restaurant Industry Report, which uses data...

1 year ago 6 minute read

USDA research finds WIC vastly underutilized

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2023 – The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC, is vital...

1 year ago 5 minute read

Strawberries and strawberry powder

Today I must be feeling like a spoilsport. Specifically in reaction to a new study from the University of Cincinnati...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Cornell study finds online grocery baskets have less produce than in-store carts

October 30, 2023 — Online grocery carts tend to include less variety and fewer fruits and vegetables than those in...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Research shows grape consumption benefits eye health

October 5, 2023 Fresno, CA – In a recent randomized, controlled human study, consuming grapes for 16 weeksimproved key markers...

2 years ago 2 minute read

CPMA releases report highlighting the economic impact of Canada’s fresh produce sector

October 5, 2023 (Ottawa, ON) – Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) BB #:153602 has released a report outlining the economic...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Why broccoli withers after harvest

Everybody knows and regrets that many fruits and vegetables begin to spoil after harvest, but why do they? A research...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Foot traffic returning to buffet restaurants

The following report is from Ezra Carmel of Placer.ai, May 3, 2023 For some time, traffic to the dining industry...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Rabobank: Avocado trade will continue to grow in an increasingly competitive market

PRESS RELEASE – May 5, 2023 – Rabobank recently published its World Avocado Trade Map, charting global avocado production, consumption,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Terrain launches with ag economists and market analysts

American AgCredit, Farm Credit Services of America, and Frontier Farm Credit partner to expand educational offerings to their customers OMAHA,...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Study shows Americans overestimate nutrition knowledge

From overestimating protein to misconceptions about health benefits, new data from MyFitnessPal shows majority of Americans have a limited understanding...

2 years ago 5 minute read

IRI research shows food prices elevated but inflation slowing

October 12, 2022 CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Information Resources, Inc., which recently merged with The NPD Group to create a leading global technology,...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Study shows grocery delivery gaining on pickup this summer

NEW YORK and MIAMI, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Incisiv, a next-generation industry insights firm that helps retailers and brands...

3 years ago 5 minute read

A dive into the personalities of plants

Around 30 years ago, I paid a visit to Rolling Thunder, the legendary medicine man, at his place in northern...

3 years ago 4 minute read

AFF research shows progress in produce safety

A new consumer research project conducted by the Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) shows a 20% decline in overall...

3 years ago 5 minute read

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