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FRESNO, Calif., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Have you heard through the grapevine? National Raisin Day is just around the corner on April 30! As a delicious and naturally sweet addition to favorite recipes and snacks, California Raisins are an all-time classic in lunch boxes, gym bags and grocery carts across the nation. Here are 10 of our favorite reasons to love this all-natural, dried-by-the-sun, small - but mighty - fruit. (Photo:...
Ways to Reduce Sugar Without Losing Appeal WHITE MARSH, Md., March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- This month, TIC Gums popular on line video series "Does This Have Gum In It" examines the role of sugar in shaping granola bars and other formed cereal bars, and, what can be done to reduce the amounts of sugar in products like these without sacrificing appeal. Nutrition labels and ways to reduce sugar have been in the news a great deal lately. The video demonstrates how food gums and...
YUBA CITY, Calif., March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Last month, The New England Journal of Medicine published a major study (www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1200303) strengthening claims that the so-called Mediterranean diet can decrease the risk of heart attacks and strokes and reduce the risk of dying from these diseases. This diet, first popularized in the U.S. by Oldways Preservation and Trust, a non-profit food and nutrition education organization, in the early 1990s, includes...
Goji berries are renowned for their beneficial properties, vitamin A and anti-aging benefits and easy to grow plants for home gardens. McMinnville, TN (PRWEB) March 09, 2013 Greenwood Nursery has expanded its selection to include the much sought-after Big Lifeberry Goji Berry Plant, which is now available in quart containers that are available to ship across the nation. "We're excited to add Big Lifeberry goji plants to our selection, as we've received a number of requests...
Spider-Man and Avengers Characters - Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, and Captain America - Join Forces in New Lineup Featuring Five New Flavors, Larger Resealable Bags ANAHEIM, Calif., March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER / BOOTH 2272 -- Funky Monkey(®) Snacks, the Fruit That Crunches(®), today announced at Natural Foods Expo West 2013 that it has joined forces with Marvel for a Super Heroic new line of kid-friendly freeze-dried fruit snacks. The powerful lineup,...
FRESNO, Calif., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- From the vine to the oven, California raisins are the star of the ultimate baking competition that is looking to recognize professional and up-and-coming bakers across the country. The California Raisin Marketing Board's (CRMB) sixth annual America's Best Raisin Bread Contest is now accepting entries, and all industry professionals and student bakers are encouraged to enter their most "raisin-spirational" masterpieces in one or all of...
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Traina Foods, a leading seller of premium sun dried fruits for nearly a century, unveiled the world's first California sun dried tomato ketchup at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco this week. From traditional ketchup vehicles like hamburgers and French fries to more novel consumption ideas like marinades and sauces, Traina Foods' California Sun Dried Tomato Ketchup is a pantry staple. It elevates cook-out and bar-b-que...
Not all freeze-dried fruit snacks are the same: It's important to read product labels to ensure the snacks you eat are a healthy alternative to fresh fruit. Brothers-All-Natural created a whitepaper for quick access to the nutritional facts of their freeze-dried fruit snacks. Rochester, NY (PRWEB) January 04, 2013 Freeze-dried fruit is a healthy, convenient, and affordable alternative to fresh fruit and is becoming increasingly popular among all age groups. Freeze-dried fruit...
Jean LaMantia, Cancer Survivor, Registered Dietitian and Author of The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide and Cookbook Knows the Value of Healthy Eating During the Christmas Holidays and Year Round. Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) December 19, 2012 As a cancer survivor and registered dietitian Jean LaMantia likes to tinker with traditional recipes to increase their health impact, particularly to boost up the amount of cancer-fighting ingredients. "I have some easy rules that can...
Stapleton Spence Packing Company announces Stapleton’s California Gourmet Pitted Prunes, conveniently packaged in a cost-effective 2 pound resealable pouch. San Jose, California (PRWEB) December 11, 2012 Stapleton Spence Packing Company announces Stapleton’s California Gourmet Pitted Prunes, conveniently packaged in a cost-effective 2 pound resealable pouch. Stapleton’s California Gourmet Pitted Prunes are all natural and preservative free. The resealable package makes this...
