About Marion Nestle Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, which she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she officially retired in September 2017. In 2023, she was awarded The Edinburgh Medal (for science and...
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Improving Food Safety: Illinois Researchers Develop New Model For Managing Microbial Risks
Written by: Marianne Stein, Media Communications Specialist, Office of Marketing Communications, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignYou’ve probably heard of product recalls involving lettuce, spinach, or other leafy greens....
UF/IFAS Study Proves Color Coding Nutrition Labels May Promote Healthier Eating
Written by: Megan Winslow, Public Relations Specialist, UF/IFASWhat if understanding nutrition labels were as easy as reading a traffic light? Green for “go,” amber for “caution” and red for “stop” could guide consumers toward healthier food choices. The United Kingdom has used this “traffic...
Brighter Bites And Bright Side Snacks Join Forces To Fight Food Waste And Promote Healthier Snacking
Every Snack Sold Will Donate to Brighter Bites Families Brighter Bites is partnering with Bright Side Snacks, a new snack food company - offering delicious, cracker-like crisps made from upcycled fruits and vegetables - committed to reducing food waste and promoting healthier eating habits. For...
Spreading Joy And Nutty Generosity: UF/IFAS Peanut Butter Challenge Shatters Record With Over 39,000 Pounds Collected
Written by: Megan Winslow, Public Relations Specialist, UF/IFASA rain barrel painted like a peanut butter jar. Wearable, human-sized slices of “bread” featuring brown and purple smears. Colorful jar lids arranged in the shape of Florida. Participants of the 13th annual UF/IFAS Peanut Butter...
USDA Launches $2 Billion Program For Specialty Crops To Support Growers Amid Rising Costs
From the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association The USDA announced the establishment of the Marketing Assistance Program for Specialty Crops Program (MASC). The application period opens today, December 10, and runs through January 8, 2025. Growers will see similarities between this...
Reser’s Recalls Select Lots Of Gyro Family Meal Kits From Sprouts Farmers Market In 26 States Due To Salmonella Contamination
Select lots of Gyro Family Kits were recalled from Sprouts stores on 12/06/2024 after being alerted by their supplier Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. of potential Salmonella contamination of the cucumbers within the tzatziki sauce. No illnesses have been reported to date. Salmonella can cause serious and...
New Approach From University Of Florida Could Reduce Strawberry Farming Water Use By Two-Thirds
Written by: Brad Buck Brad is a senior public relations specialist for UF/IFAS Communications. A huge Gator fan, Brad grew up in Gainesville, loves movies, sports and finding great stories to tell.Intermittent irrigation can save strawberry growers as much as 67% on water, maintain yield. As we...
USDA Greenlights Drought-Resistant, Herbicide-Tolerant Wheat For U.S. Cultivation, But Challenges Remain
About Marion Nestle Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, which she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she officially retired in September 2017. In 2023, she was awarded The Edinburgh Medal (for science and...
Lowes Foods Partners With Healthy Family Project For 2024 “Season of Sharing” Campaign
Celebrating Health-Conscious Brands & Supporting Local Communities with 600,000 Meals This Giving Tuesday, Healthy Family Project and Lowes Foods are announcing the launch of the 2024 A Season of Sharing campaign, helping to provide an incredible 600,000* meals to Second Harvest of Northwest...