Health & Wellness

Can Lawsuits Compel FDA to Act on Labeling?

Sat, 26 May 2012 09:50:00 +0000

Lawsuits against food companies are nothing new, but the pace of filings is alarming.

Viewpoints

Sometimes, Companies Win False Advertising Lawsuits

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:04:00 +0000

Food and beverage makers should not underestimate their ability to defeat false advertising claims challenging subjective label and advertising claims.

Refresh

Survey: Americans Find It Difficult to Adopt Healthier Lifestyle

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:20:00 +0000

WASHINGTON — Most Americans think about living a healthier lifestyle, but find it difficult to do so, the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation’s, 2012 Food & Health survey shows.

SN Whole Health: Summer 2012 Trends

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:38:00 +0000

Expect these hot trends this summer: shopping walls, mochi madness, upscale carbonated soft drinks and greater gardens.

SN Whole Health: Summer 2012 News

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:31:00 +0000

News about food audit programs, GMO, whole grains, hemp, food labels, defining organic, obesity and gluten.

The Fit List: The Best in Health, Wellness and Sustainability

Mon, 21 May 2012 19:55:00 +0000

SN Whole Health’s 2012 Fit List celebrates the efforts of food retailers leading the industry in health, wellness and sustainability.

SN Whole Health's Number Crunch: What's for Breakfast?

Mon, 21 May 2012 18:16:00 +0000

Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day, yet many people skip this crucial time. A recent study finds that part of the problem is consumers are broadening their definition of the term.

SN Whole Health: Cereal Trying to Rise and Shine

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:45:00 +0000

Faced with flat sales and stiff competition, cereal companies are trying to wake up the category with some healthful innovations.

SN Whole Health: High-Tech Health

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:34:00 +0000

There’s no doubt that the health and wellness movement has helped swing the consumer pendulum back towards simplicity and authenticity. One only has to look at the recent backlashes over “pink slime” and cochineal bug extract to understand the power of the shift as demand for clean ingredient lists, local foods and artisan items moves to the fore.

Mintel: Consumers Value Nutrition Tips

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:25:00 +0000

CHICAGO — Consumers want a quick-and-easy way to identify products that are better for themselves and the environment, according to research firm Mintel.