A new ruling by the USDA will for the first time allow local schools to specify “New York-grown” when placing bids for apples for school lunch programs. “Kids now have the opportunity to have fresh, crunchy, local New York apples in their school lunches instead of apples that are 3,000-miles old,” said Jim Allen, president of the New York Apple Association. …
Two of Stemilt’s employees were honored with 30 Under 35 Awards earlier this week. Erik Zavala and Brianna Shales were recognized by the Wenatchee Valley Business World for their early career success and potential to lead others. This was the first year that the publication held the awards. …
The city of Nashville is using a $7.5 million grant to fund a two-year initiative that hopes to change people's eating habits and stop a growing obesity epidemic. The Metro Health Department has identified four major areas in Nashville where folks don't have easy access to fruits and vegetables. They're called food deserts, and they have created a plan for 29 corner markets to start selling fresh fruits and vegetables. …
Ganeden Biotech, makers of the probiotic ingredient, GanedenBC30®, and Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods today announced the debut of the world’s first probiotic-fortified wrap, plus a new line of award-winning, all-natural hommus with probiotics at the current International Dairy/Deli/Bakery Association (IDDBA) show in Anaheim, California. …
Continually delivering solutions to meet the consumer demand for lighter and healthier food, Sandridge is pleased to introduce its new line-up of better-for-you options available for retail and foodservice. The new selection, branded Fresh & Delicious, features six lightly dressed and healthier salads made with fresh ingredients like crisp vegetables, sea salt, fiber-rich beans, real sugar, and olive and canola oil. …
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