Brighter Bites announces the launch of its 12th  location in Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Brighter Bites will serve six schools within the Bensalem Township School District, which will directly impact close to 900 families and provide approximately 144,000...
Nutrition Labels Meant To Promote Healthy Eating Could Discourage Purchases, UF/IFAS Study Shows
Written by: Megan Winslow, Public Relations Specialist, UF/IFASSome food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have the opposite effect, new University of Florida research shows. The study is particularly compelling because it comes as...
Port Of Savannah Enhances Operations With Four New Electric Ship-To-Shore Cranes
The Port of Savannah received four new electric ship-to-shore cranes on January 25, 2025, bringing Ocean Terminal’s fleet to eight Super Post Panamax cranes, all designed by Finland-based, Konecranes. Once all cranes are commissioned and berth construction is...
FDA’s Front-Of-Package Nutrition Label: Open For Public Comment
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...
In Memoriam: Charles Hall, GFVGA Executive Director Emeritus, Passes Away At Age 74
Charles Hall of LaGrange, Georgia passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 Charles Hall, the founder and former CEO of Association Services Group, LLC, a LaGrange-based association management company, passed away on January 20 at the age of 74. Known for his servant...
Overcoming Barriers To Eating More Fruits And Vegetables
Written by: Shelley Maniscalco, MPBH, RDN, Founder And CEO, Nutrition In Demand Shelley is a dietitian with over 20 years of experience in science- and consumer-based communication, helping individuals make sustainable health changes. She has contributed to key...
Vibrant Winter Vegetables: A Rainbow Of Nutrient-Packed Flavors
Written by: Allison Stowell, MS, RD, Stowell Nutrition Consultants Allison uses her background as a food and nutrition expert to help others adopt healthier living. Her professional roles include serving as a retail dietitian for Hannaford Supermarket and as the...
Brighter Bites Announces On-pack Partnership With Act Bar
Act Bar Will Donate Ten Cents For Every Bar Sold To Brighter Bites Indefinitely Brighter Bites is partnering with Act Bar, a pioneering brand in the better-for-you protein bar market, dedicated to redefining snacking through sustainability and social responsibility....
Coffee And Tea Consumption Linked To Lower Risk Of Head And Neck Cancer, New Analysis Finds
Written by: Heather Simonsen, Senior Manager of Public Affairs, University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute Meta-analysis reveals potential protective effects of caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee, as well as tea, against certain types of head and neck cancers. In...
Research-Backed Foods To Boost Brain Health
From The Egg Nutrition Center Brain health is important to consider at all ages and all stages of life. Every day, we’re learning more about the connections between brain health and the foods we eat. This powerful organ enables us to think, remember, feel, and move,...










