Fatty fish may slash men’s heart failure risk
One portion of fatty fish per week may reduce a man’s risk of heart failure, according to new research from the US and Sweden.
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Private label purchase trend runs deeper than recession
Almost every household in America buys private label foods but their success is not as tied to the current economic crisis as many might think, according to new research from The NPD Group.
FDA GRAS for sucromalt will widen market appeal, says Cargill
Cargill has claimed that the market for its sucromalt sweetener will widen after acheiving FDA generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status last week, and as consumers increasingly demand healthier foods.
Walnuts and fish affect heart health differently
Including both walnuts and fish products in the diet is required to reduce risks of coronary heart disease, says a new study funded by the California Walnut Commission.
Obama nominates USDA nutrition and research undersecretaries
President Obama made two appointments within the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday, to run the department’s public nutrition programs, and to oversee US agricultural research and education.