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Conventional drugs used in the treatment of liver diseases inevitably have side effects. An increasing number of natural substances have been studied to explore if they have protective effects on the liver. Blueberries have unique effects on human retinal, brain and tumor cells, but reports about the effects of blueberries on liver diseases are lacking.A research article to be published on June 7, 2010 in the World Journal of Gastroenterology addresses this question. The research team led by...

NEW YORK, June 15 /PRNewswire/ --Ocean Spray's gone blue. To commemorate the launch of its first ever Blueberry product line the cooperative is erecting a colossal 24,000 lb, 38 ft tall blueberry juice bottle in the heart of mid-town. New Yorkers will have the opportunity to win an "Out of the Blue Getaway," courtesy of Ocean Spray and hometown airline JetBlue Airways when they sample the new juice from Ocean Spray's custom luggage carousel at Greeley Square Park on June 15. Additional...

LAKEVILLE-MIDDLEBORO, Mass. and NEW YORK June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... a blueberry juice cocktail bottle? Travelers at New York's John F. Kennedy International (JFK) airport got a big surprise today as crewmembers from hometown airline JetBlue Airways marshaled in the arrival of a 24,000 lb, 38 ft tall blueberry juice cocktail bottle with the airline's latest Airbus A320 livery design, "Blueberries," to commemorate the introduction of Ocean Spray's first...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- As heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States for all adults, a new report released by the Nutrilite Health Institute, America's Phytonutrient Report: Heart Health by Color*, shows that Americans are falling short on heart-healthy phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are the natural plant-based compounds that give fruits and vegetables their vibrant colors and provide us with potential health benefits. Using NHANES...

Scientists are reporting the first evidence from human research that blueberries "” one of the richest sources of healthful antioxidants and other so-called phytochemicals "” improve memory. They said the study establishes a basis for comprehensive human clinical trials to determine whether blueberries really deserve their growing reputation as a memory enhancer. A report on the study appears in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, a bi-weekly publication.Robert Krikorian and...

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Organic Agriculture, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CNOA) ("China Organic Agriculture" or the "Company"), a company headquartered in the Liaoning province in China engaged in the trading and distribution of agricultural products, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 60% of the stock of Changbai Eco-Beverage Co., Ltd ("Changbai") for RMB 70 million ($10.25 million). The closing is expected in March of...

2-year study shows pine needle mulch most effectiveResearch scientists at Nova Scotia Agricultural College have been working steadily to find effective organic methods to control weeds in cultivated blueberry crops. One resulting study, published in a recent issue of the ASHS journal HortScience, reported on the efficacy of three organic mulches used on highbush blueberry (HBB) produced under organic production practices. The research team determined that the major factor influencing weed...

SAVANNAH, Ga., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- For those who think cranberries are nothing more than a turkey side dish, new research revealed this week confirms that the crimson berry may be small, but its health benefits are large. Leading scientists from throughout the country and abroad convened today in Savannah, GA, for the Fourth Cranberry Institute Health Research Conference to review the latest findings on the potential health benefits of cranberries, including studies that reveal an...

A newly recognized pest in Oregon continues to concern fruit growers and researchers with the recent discovery of a Spotted Wing Drosophila fly in a sample of Willamette Valley wine grapes.Since the tiny fly, Drosophila suzukii, was first confirmed in Oregon less than two months ago, there have been an increasing number of reports of its occurrence in a variety of fresh fruits, including blueberries, peaches, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, plums "“ and now grapes, according to Amy...

PORTLAND, Maine, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent studies indicate that Americans of all ages are failing to get their daily recommended servings of fruits and veggies -- despite the fact that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. (State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables, 2009) Frozen produce, including antioxidant-rich Wild Blueberries are a nutritious solution for...