
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger proclaims January 2009 as “California Dried Plum Digestive Health Month.” In honor of the proclamation, the CDPB plans to educate the general public about the health benefits of California Dried Plums and raise awareness about achieving and maintaining good digestive health, so Americans may improve their ...

Consumers should be aware that the price of oil has had the greatest impact on crop and food prices during 2008 and that biofuels can help end U.S. dependence on petroleum while creating new green jobs and real economic growth. Jim Greenwood, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Industry Organization ...

Now that the calendar has turned to December and 2008 continues to fade away, many people will start thinking about ways to improve their health in 2009 - something they may have put off in 2008!

With hospitals looking to become all-around wellness destinations, it is not surprising to hear that Kaiser Permanente has eliminated the use of artery-clogging trans fat from all of its Southern California facilities, over two years in advance of a new state law banning such fats from food-serving establishments throughout California. ...

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With rising food costs, strained tax bases and ongoing academic achievement needs, how can any large Colorado public school district think of reforming its entire school food operation within the next few years? The answer, according to the Boulder Valley School District, is found in a thriving community partnership, The ...

Would you like a personal tour of the 2008 Taste of London with restaurant consultant Anna Johnson? Perhaps you would rather watch leading restaurateur Gary Rhodes describe his recent trip to China? If you are a food enthusiast looking for the ultimate online experience, turn to Foodtv.co.uk for the best ...

Aurora Organic Dairy, a U.S. provider of organic milk and butter, today announced it has received Animal Welfare Review Certification for each of its five organic dairy farms, located in Colorado and Texas, from Validus Services. The Validus Animal Welfare Review program includes a comprehensive assessment of the farm's ...

December 1st marked the release of Once Upon A Vine: The Secret Stories of California’s Artisan Wineries by wine writer Judy Reynolds. It is a unique and welcome addition to the crowded wine book universe. What’s been missing from the bookstore shelf, Reynolds suggests, “is a connection to the ...

Most individuals that become an independent distributor with Reliv International do so to earn an income and offer nutritional supplements to their local community. But through their efforts came a bonus: providing critically needed supplements to malnourished children around the world through the company's nonprofit organization, the Reliv Kalogris Foundation.