Health & Wellness
Army Enlists Help of HWCF to Combat ObesityWASHINGTON — The U.S. Army Accessions Command and the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation have partnered to counter obesity among young people, which limits the number of candidates qualified for military duty... Hiller's Draws Up Nut-Free EndcapsSOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Hiller’s Market will dedicate endcaps to nut-free foods in two stores beginning Wednesday.... Hiller's Hosts Health ToursSOUTHFIELD, Mich. — A month after launching Health Tours designed to give Michigan shoppers free access to doctors and other medical experts, family-owned... Bone-Health ChallengeThe profile of the bone-debilitating disease osteoporosis appears an ideal target for food retailers to rally their support behind. First, the gender... GMA Addresses Shifting Consumer, Nutrition IssuesThe title of this year’s Grocery Manufacturers Association Executive Conference, taking place this week in Colorado Springs, captures the essence of the challenges and opportunities facing consumer packaged goods companies in today’s environment: “Connecting With Consumers, Providing Responsible Solutions.” ... GMA Quantifies Growth of Healthier ProductsCOLORADO SPRINGS -- Member companies of Grocery Manufacturers Association have created some 10,000 healthier product choices between 2006 and this year, according to newly released data collected for GMA’s 2010 Health and Wellness Survey.... Nonprofit Blasts Food-Access InequalitySAN JOSE, Calif. — The Food Empowerment Project (FEP), a nonprofit group, has released a food availability study for the Santa Clara County, Calif., area, exploring the unequal accessibility of healthy foods in communities of color and lower-income communities compared to that of higher-income communities such as Silicon Valley. ... Whole Foods Introduces Missions AppAUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market’s Missions App, designed to promote wellness and encourage healthier lifestyles, is available for free at the App Store.... Whole Foods Renews School Salad Bar PartnershipAUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market here has announced that it will renew its partnership with Chef Ann Cooper, the “Renegade Lunch Lady,” on a project that will fund salad bars in public schools throughout the U.S.... Walgreens Addresses Chicago Food DesertsDEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens officially unveiled Wednesday its new expanded food selection in several Chicago communities identified as food deserts, or areas that lack access to basic foods necessary to maintain a healthy diet. ... Weis Introduces Mystery Tours for KidsSUNBURY, Pa. — Weis Markets’ team of registered dietitians have put together Weis Mystery Tours, a new field trip program that will help 3rd and 4th graders learn about the fundamentals of nutrition.... The PanelistsRuth Kinzey Kinzey is founder and president of The Kinzey Company. For the past 30 years, Kinzey has helped organizations protect and enhance their reputations... 2010 Natural Market OverviewNatural products retailers continued to battle a slumping economy in 2009, posting lower profit margins while continuing to eke out sales increases. But... On the MendAfter the recession cut into sales, health and wellness looks to the next phase of growth. For now, experts say that basic, high-value products and services are the best bet... |
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