Lifestyle

Most Americans Not Concentrating on Nutrition: Survey
NEW YORK -- Despite all the recent press concerning greater consumer awareness when it comes to eating better-for-you products, less than one-third (29.6 percent) of American adults say that they try to eat healthy foods and pay attention to nutrition -- and more of those who do are female, according to data released by Mediamark Research, Inc. (MRI), based here.
New Global Produce Alliance Official to Keynote UFFVA Public Policy Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Morten Strunge Meyer, secretary general of the newly formed International Fruit & Vegetable Alliance, will be the featured speaker at the closing session of the United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association's Washington Public Policy Conference on Thurs., Sept. 15, 2005.

Harvard Professor Espouses Beer's Health Benefits

NEW YORK ¿ Beer, when consumed in moderation, offers a number of health benefits for mature men and women, according to a noted Harvard professor who spoke yesterday at a media luncheon sponsored by Anheuser-Busch.
Kroger Promoting ADA Walking Event In-Store

CINCINNATI -- The Kroger Co. here is encouraging people from all walks of life to participate in America's Walk for Diabetes, through in-store promotions at more than 1,600 locations this week.
NMI Says Americans Seek Instant Gratification in Health/Wellness

HARLEYSVILLE, Pa. -- The Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) based here released expanded details on the escalating immediacy of health and wellness information, one of the key trends the organization identified as having a significant impact on the health and wellness marketplace.
Study Finds a Lucrative Future for Women's Food and Beverages

NEW YORK CITY -- The market for women's food and beverages grew at a compound annual rate of 80 percent between 2000 and 2004, and is now a $4.6 billion industry. At its current growth, it could reach as high as $7.7 billion by 2009, according to a new study by Packaged Facts.
For Many Oakland Shoppers, Food Is Just What The Doctor Ordered

OAKLAND, Calif. -- One Oakland grocery shopper has lost four dress sizes, simply by incorporating trips to a new store here, Food Farm'acy, into her weekly routine. Others consumers have lowered their blood pressure, boosted their energy, strengthened their immune systems, and boosted their energy.
Survey Tracks Americans' Knowledge of New Food Pyramid

FRESNO, Calif. -- A survey conducted by the California Olive Industry here found that almost three quarters of Americans believe their understanding of what the revised Food Pyramid means is less than "good."
High Blood Pressure sufferers Could Benefit by Eating More Low-fat Dairy: Study

BETHESDA, Md. -- A new study published yesterday in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicates that eating an increased amount of low-fat dairy foods could lower blood pressure more effectively than a conventional low-fat diet.
Wild Blueberries Top 'Hot 20 List' of Power Foods

PORTLAND, Maine -- Aggressive retailers may want to go a little wild with their blueberry displays in the coming weeks on the heels of news that finds wild blueberries topping Health magazine's "hot list" of 20 good-for-you foods.

Most Americans Not Concentrating on Nutrition: Survey

New Global Produce Alliance Official to Keynote UFFVA Public Policy Conference

Harvard Professor Espouses Beer's Health Benefits

Kroger Promoting ADA Walking Event In-Store

NMI Says Americans Seek Instant Gratification in Health/Wellness

Study Finds a Lucrative Future for Women's Food and Beverages

For Many Oakland Shoppers, Food Is Just What The Doctor Ordered

Survey Tracks Americans' Knowledge of New Food Pyramid

High Blood Pressure sufferers Could Benefit by Eating More Low-fat Dairy: Study

Wild Blueberries Top 'Hot 20 List' of Power Foods