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WAUSAU, Wis., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A newly launched consumer education campaign called Be Berry Aware is helping consumers identify high quality cranberry juices that pack the nutritional benefits they have come to expect from this flavorful beverage. Most people know that cranberries have a multitude of health benefits, but many consumers don't know which cranberry juices actually have a significant amount of cranberry content. The Be Berry Aware campaign aims to arm...
Brain-related studies currently underway are looking into the ways in which compounds in blueberries can improve brain health in areas related to Parkinson's Disease, cognitive performance in children, balance and hearing. Portland, ME (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 What started 10 years ago with a few studies looking into the impact of blueberry consumption and Alzheimer’s Disease has led to more research relating to Parkinson’s Disease, cognitive performance in children, balance and...
AMSTERDAM, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dutch Medical Brands receives first European Class IIa Medical Device Status to treat vaginal infections by using cranberry extracts Instead of traditional treatment with antibiotics or chemical substances, vaginal infections can be treated and prevented by using Cranberry-Active tablets, developed by Dutch company Medical Brands. The company has obtained a European Class IIa Medical Device Status for its patented...
Actress, author and TV host Alison Sweeney leads effort to inspire women across America FOLSOM, Calif., March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- American women are multi-tasking more than ever, but still feel time-strapped(1) and forced to compromise on things like fitness and nutrition - nearly half of all moms say they feel guilty that they're not doing enough to take care of themselves(2). (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130322/NY81978) To help them maintain the energy and...
Sparkling wine isn't just for toasting the New Year, it’s also the perfect pairing with fresh blueberries from Chile in this elegantly surprising new recipe Fresh Blueberry and Pear Champagne Aperitif. This sweet and tangy cold beverage is the perfect starter to ring in 2013, a sophisticated and colorful complement to the year-end celebratory repast. SONOMA, CA (PRWEB) December 27, 2012 Sparkling wine isn't just for toasting the New Year, it’s also the perfect pairing with...
NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Foods From Chile (FoodsFromChile.org) launches a yearlong multimedia U.S. campaign that announces with great fanfare a simple message: Fresh Chilean summer food has arrived, just in time for winter. And Chilean food is bountiful in the U.S.: Nearly one billion pounds of fresh fruit are shipped to North America each year from Chile Every day, 7 million people eat fresh Chilean salmon 80% of imported cherries in the U.S. are from Chile...
CARVER, Mass., Oct. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cranberries in many forms are enjoyed by millions of people globally on a daily basis. Despite the discussions stemming from the recent Cochrane Review, "Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections", cranberry science and nutrition experts assert that consumers should still feel confident in consuming cranberries as a means of maintaining urinary tract health. There is a wealth of scientific evidence, from independent research...
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28: CRANBERRIES Profile America -- Friday, September 28th. Most people may think of cranberries only at Thanksgiving, but not the people of Warrens, Wisconsin. The town's 40th annual Cranberry Festival starts today and runs through Sunday, a celebration expected to draw...
AMSTERDAM, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dutch Medical Brands receives first European Class IIa Medical Device Status Instead of traditional treatment with antibiotics, bladder and urinary tract infections can be cured with cranberry capsules, without known side effects. Dutch company Medical Brands has obtained a Class IIa Medical Device Status for its patented Cranberry-Active capsule, making it the first and only cranberry-based product in Europe which has a proven...
Chilean Blueberry Committee and top nutritionists cite research showing a nutrient-packed breakfast is an ideal launch to a new day, a new year, a new you. Sonoma, CA (PRWEB) December 30, 2011 Think super-duos: Fred and Ginger. Sand and surf. Ebony and ivory. Now add a new one: oatmeal and summer-fresh blueberries from Chile, the super-food combination that the Chilean Blueberry Committee, along with expert nutritionists, say packs the flavor and nutrition punch to help anyone fulfill...
