Blurring the lines between whole vegetables and savory snacks, Root Foods Co. featured its line of hand-sliced, vacuum-fried vegetables like tomatoes, zucchinis, green beans and onions during the Summer Fancy Food Show which took place at the Javits Center...
The brand’s line of canned plant-based fish and crab align with plant-based and seafood shoppers' desire for shelf-stable and easy to prepare ingredients.
Americans who consume more fresh vegetables experience a better mood compared to those who skip the greens, according to recent USDA research. The study offers insight for food and beverage manufacturers to meet growing consumer demand for functional...
Despite efforts to brand fruit ‘as nature’s candy,’ celebrity endorsements by the likes of Jessica Alba designed to make vegetables ‘sexy,’ and many retailers selling fresh produce at a loss to improve access and drive foot traffic – the vast majority...
A sweeping collection of convenient and accessible new products from Del Monte Foods rolling out this summer takes the company into new categories and channels to meet the rising consumer demand for plant-based products, purposeful snacks and time-saving,...
Baby foods that mask the taste of vegetables may be doing children a disservice in the long run who never learn to like the taste of broccoli, spinach, or brussel sprouts later in childhood and even, adulthood, according to Penn State researchers.
Nearly anyone would agree that eating fruits and vegetables is crucial to maintaining a healthy diet, but for many, eating healthy is also a source of stress and worry, according to a survey of 1,000 US consumers published by Del Monte Foods.
Like many plant-based food companies, Wholly Veggie is on a mission to encourage a more sustainable way of feeding the planet. However, unlike manufacturers using soy or pea protein to replicate the taste and texture of meat, Wholly Veggies is making...
Emphasizing taste and a ‘positive experience’ on food labels may be more effective at encouraging healthier eating habits than providing nutrition information alone, a new study from the Association for Psychological Science finds.
How can you encourage kids to eat more vegetables? A recent study conducted in Australia found that offering a variety of vegetables rather than just one option resulted in increased vegetable intake among kids.
Instant smoothie brand kencko is helping consumers get their daily five servings of fruits and vegetables (as recommended by the USDA) with an on-the-go solution: shaking up packets of flash-frozen, slow-dried produce with 10-ounces of water, milk, or...
Convenient solutions for getting dinner on the table at a reasonable hour are growing and the expansion of produce distributor Baldor Specialty Foods’ retail line, Urban Roots Veggie Side Kits, is intended to give consumers a time-saving and creative...
A pilot program that distributed fresh fruits and vegetables to
children in Mississippi schools has resulted in increased
consumption of these goods, findings that provide guidance towards
a comprehensive approach for improving students'...
