Nonfoods

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- NSF International (NSF) here unveiled the six winners of its Third Annual Food Safety Leadership Awards, a program designed to recognize groundbreaking achievements throughout the food industry.

NEW YORK -- Recognizing American's growing interest in eating healthier and the demand for products that deliver, Health magazine named 25 products the winners of its second "Best of Food" awards.

STILLWATER, Minn. -- Cub Foods here is encouraging artists of all ages to show their community spirit during the second annual 'Cub Create Your Community' art contest.

NEWARK, Del. -- In its continuing commitment to respond to and represent members' needs worldwide, the board of the Produce Marketing Association here will review plans to expand PMA's global presence at its meeting next week in Orlando, Fla."PMA's volunteer leadership boards [comprise] international industry leaders who are instrumental in identifying multiple ways to support members through information, products, and services that are relevant," said PMA president Bryan Silbermann, noting that PMA's boards include leaders from South Africa, Canada, Australia, and Mexico. Two additional non-U.S. retailer members are expected to join the retail board in October, "bringing with them very valuable perspectives on produce retailing from around the world," said Silbermann.

WASHINGTON -- Family health and nutrition concerns are increasingly driving household food purchases in the United States, according to "Shopping for Health 2005: Meeting the Needs of Family Health and Wellness," a new report from the Food Marketing Institute and Prevention magazine.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- In honor of Earth Day, regional natural food supermarket chain Earth Fare here is rolling out its new plastic bag-recycling program at all store locations on April 22. Customers can stop by and place their plastic bags in the specified containers.

WASHINGTON, D.C. --The International Fresh-cut Produce Association and the United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association are joining forces to create a new United Fresh Produce Association.

MODESTO, Calif. -- The Almond Board of California here has named the winners of its 4th Annual Almond Innovations Contest, which drew students from some of the most prestigious food science and culinology programs in the United States.