Google Trends data shows a reliable spike every January for topics tied to healthier eating. This year, rather than limitations and restrictive eating, consumers are seeking ways to add to their health and wellness, which often includes eating more plants... Read More
Democratic state and federal officials have resisted an effort by USDA to collect data like immigration status and social security numbers of recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits citing privacy concerns... Read More
USDA estimates one in five children in the U.S. experiences hunger. Produce for Kids, produce sponsors and Publix shoppers are helping to meet this need with donations that support Feeding America food banks throughout the Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer’s footprint... Read More
In a memo signed by Patrick Penn, deputy under secretary of the Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, USDA said FNS would complete the processes necessary to make funds available to support subsequent transmittal of full issuance files to EBT processors Nov. 7... Read More
Dietitian and cookbook author Kylie Sakaida shows how fresh, chef-crafted salads can engage consumers who want convenience, nutrition and culinary inspiration... Read More
As the 42 million people who receive SNAP benefits await payment, food rescue nonprofit Sharing Excess has launched a website that aims to connect food distribution centers with people in need... Read More
To learn more about how the pause to SNAP benefits could impact everyone from farmers to retailers to consumers, The Packer spoke with The Alliance to End Hunger President Eric Mitchell... Read More
The Department of Health and Human Services has released its strategy to address children’s health from its Make America Healthy Again Commission, and IFPA says it welcomes the focus on nutrition, calling for a produce-first national health strategy. .. Read More
To learn more about what’s ahead for the nutrition program that serves nearly 7 million people across the U.S., The Packer recently sat down with National WIC Association President and CEO Georgia Machell. .. Read More
To learn how the Toronto-based company is moving the needle on food waste and fresh produce consumption, The Packer recently connected with Flashfood CEO Jordan Schenck... Read More
With significant funding cuts to SNAP AND WIC looming, a report from the Hass Avocado Board is highlighting the purchasing power of the programs’ participants... Read More
The bill, passed by the House of Representatives on May 22, includes about $267 billion in spending cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program over a 10-year period... Read More
The Healthy Family Project’s annual Publix Produce for Kids will provide 800,000 meals to Feeding America food banks and highlight ways to enjoy more fruits and vegetables... Read More
Initiative with Food & Culinary Professionals aims to drive demand through new recipes and nutritional education... Read More
Food Bank for New York City President and CEO Leslie Gordon says the more than $1 billion USDA cuts will be a huge loss, as food banks will spend less to buy fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms... Read More
The International Fresh Produce Association outlined several policy recommendations in a letter to Trump administration officials and the Make America Healthy Again commission... Read More
Tiffany Bruno, director of education for Switch4Good, is advocating for changes to the USDA Dietary Guidelines, WIC and the National School Lunch Program to improve access to fresh produce and enhance public health... Read More
The funding aims to encourage the purchase and consumption of healthy, California-grown fresh produce by WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition program recipients... Read More
Avocados From Mexico is spotlighting healthy eating patterns and heart-healthy aspects during National Nutrition Month... Read More
The grower, marketer and developer of apples, pears and cherries is offering new POS materials to support colorectal cancer awareness efforts at retail... Read More
Researchers used a dietary intake survey from January 2005 to March 2020 and learned that about 40% of all adults consumed below 25% of the recommended fruits... Read More
Mollie Van Lieu, vice president of nutrition and health policy for the International Fresh Produce Association, and Minerva Delgado, the director of coalitions and advocacy for the Alliance to End Hunger, highlight the role that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program plays... Read More
Customers can support public school districts’ food programs through March 31... Read More
California, in partnership with USDA and the Climate Mayors network, seeks to ensure students have access to school meals made with locally sourced ingredients... Read More
New Dietary Guidelines for Americans call for the substitution of saturated fats with nutrient-dense and unsaturated fats, such as walnuts... Read More
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