Crop forecast promises good walnut supply
Walnut users and growers are preparing to celebrate a good harvest, according to the California Walnut Commission (CWC), following the release of promising USDA crop estimates.
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US shoppers choose local over organic
US consumers are far more likely to regularly buy locally grown fresh produce than organic, even at the same price, new research has discovered.
Current soda taxes don’t curb teen obesity: Study
Soda taxes would have to be “raised substantially” to have a major impact on adolescent weight, according to a new study analyzing the relationship between existing state taxes on soda and obesity rates.
More pesticide residue allowed on citrus, rules EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has increased the tolerated level of pesticide residue for citrus fruits and oils, following a petition from Dow AgroSciences.
Sugar plus vit C boost green tea’s health punch
Manufacturers of ready-to-drink green tea products should include both sucrose and vitamin C to enhance the health profile of their formulations, suggests a new study from Purdue.