Laying Money On The Line Leads To Healthier Food Choices Over Time

People are more likely to choose healthy options at the grocery store if they use the risk of losing their monthly healthy food discount as a motivational tool, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

Gluten Free! Natural! Many Food Promises Won’t Fetch Premium Prices

In a new report to be released this week, consulting firm AlixPartners asked more than 600 health-conscious shoppers—the sort of people who spend more than 40 percent of their grocery budget on products associated with health and wellness—to weigh the attributes for which they would willingly pay a premium. Of 19 options in the survey, “locally sourced” food proved the most effective enticement to spend, followed by “certified organic,” “organic,” “preservative free,” and “certified non-GMO.”

WhiteWave Foods Names Kevin Yost President Of Newly Acquired Earthbound Farm

January 9, 2014 The WhiteWave Foods Company

The WhiteWave Foods Company announced that Kevin C. Yost will join WhiteWave’s newly acquired Earthbound Farm business as President, effective immediately. Charlie Sweat, previously CEO of Earthbound Farm, will move into an advisory role to ensure a smooth transition. The rest of the Earthbound Farm management team will continue to serve in their current roles.

Stephen Colbert Makes Super Bowl Debut With Wonderful Pistachios

January 9, 2014 Wonderful Pistachios

Wonderful Pistachios announced that Stephen Colbert, Emmy-award winning host and executive producer of Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report," will star in two Super Bowl spots for the nation's leading pistachio grower. This will be Wonderful Pistachios' second consecutive Super Bowl appearance and will kick-off a new, full-year agreement with Mr. Colbert under the campaign theme, "Get Crackin', America."

Kingston Fresh Announces Its Volumes Of Mangoes From Peru Are Increasing

January 9, 2014 Kingston Companies

Kingston Fresh has announced that its mango crop from Peru is off to good start and volume is expected to climb with arrivals starting in mid January.