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FAAN General Counsel Takes on a New Role as Julia Bradsher Joins the Global Food Protection Institute Fairfax, VA (PRWEB) May 06, 2011 FAANâ„¢ (The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network) today named Maria L. Acebal, J.D., as its new CEO, replacing Julia E. Bradsher, Ph.D., who was recently appointed CEO of the Global Food Protection Institute (GFPI). Acebal brings to FAAN an extensive knowledge of food allergies, including personal experience raising a daughter with a peanut...
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J., April 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Love conquers all ... including Facebook. Today Mars Chocolate North America announced SNICKERS® Brand has introduced a new Facebook "Love Button" application that allows fans to exhibit their true emotions by upgrading their "Likes" to "Loves." (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110425/CG88342) The "Love Button" was developed to celebrate the launch of new SNICKERS® Peanut Butter Squared, which combines the classic...
EAST HANOVER, N.J., March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Planters is announcing the inaugural Naturally Remarkable Planters Awards to celebrate American peanut farmers who are implementing sustainable practices and making positive social changes in their local communities. "The Naturally Remarkable Planters Awards is our way of celebrating and supporting America's farmers who are making innovative and impactful changes in how peanuts are grown," said Steve Dumas, senior associate brand manager...
A new scientific study positions walnuts in the No. 1 slot among a family of foods that lay claim to being among Mother Nature's most nearly perfect packaged foods: Tree and ground nuts. In a report here today at the 241st National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, scientists presented an analysis showing that walnuts have a combination of more healthful antioxidants and higher quality antioxidants than any other nut."Walnuts rank above peanuts, almonds, pecans,...
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bring your friends and family and join International Paper (IP) employees along with members of the Mid-South community as IP hosts the 2011 Coins 4 Kids 5K Run and Walk. The event will be held April 2, beginning at 8:30 a.m., at IP's global headquarters, 6400 Poplar Ave., Memphis. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020701/IPLOGO ) Early registration is $18 and members of the Memphis Runners Track Club get a $1 discount. Registration is...
GAINESVILLE, Fla., March 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- One student at Edgewater Elementary School in central Florida is being asked to withdraw from school by her classmates' parents because of her life-threatening peanut allergy. According to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention, between 4-8 percent of children and 2 percent of adults are afflicted, and that number is on the rise. From 1997-2007 alone, reported allergies among children under 18 increased by 18 percent. While...
NEW ORLEANS, March 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Planters, America's leading snack nut brand, opens the first Planters Grove, a peanut-shaped urban park in New Orleans' historic Central City. Designed to provide a natural, inspirational place for the community to enjoy, the Planters Grove was brought to life by Planters partner The Corps Network, the national member organization for Service and Conservation Corps, with its local member Corps, Limitless Vistas, Inc. and the Louisiana...
NEW YORK, March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the release of Happiness is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown, and two succeeding Peanuts DVD releases, Peanut Butter & Co., Warner Home Video, Peanuts Worldwide, and Delta Vacations have teamed up to create the Happiness In NYC Sweepstakes. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/NY52730LOGO ) Five lucky winners will be chosen from three contest periods running throughout 2011, corresponding with the release of each of the...
ATLANTA, March 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- While most consumers say they agree with recommendations in the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans that call for eating a more plant-based diet -- rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and other plant-based foods -- only a third believe they're knowledgeable about how to do so. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/national-peanut-board/48807/ (Photo:...
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Planters, America's leading snack nut brand, kicks off its 2011 "Naturally Remarkable" campaign today at a sustainability showcase hosted by Global Green, a leading environmental organization. The brand unveils plans in 2011 to transform unused land into natural, green spaces - called Planters Groves - in four U.S. cities. Also debuting at Global Green is a new biodiesel Planters Nutmobile, which will tour the country and appear at each Planters...
