Tag: research
PBH Gap Analysis shows huge disparity in federal spending and the need to raise fruit and vegetable consumption
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Today the Produce For Better Health Foundation released its latest comprehensive research assessment of fruit and vegetable consumption-focused spending disparities in federal research, feeding and education programs, titled Fruit & Vegetable Gap Analysis: Bridging The Disparity Between Federal Spending & America’s Consumption Crisis, in partnership with Nutrition On Demand (NOD), a small consulting firm specializing in nutrition science, policy, and communications.
Research shows blueberries have cognitive benefits
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A new research study published in Nutrients finds that blueberries have cognitive benefits.
Study finds SNAP-eligible families less likely to buy fresh foods when grocery shopping online
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Families who are eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are less likely to purchase both healthy foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, and sweets when buying groceries online compared to in-store, finds a new study by a team of nutrition researchers.
Study shows Aldi led grocery growth since start of pandemic
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Aldi was the most active grocer in 2019 and 2020, and its aggressive expansion activity ensured this past year was no different. The German grocery retailer announced plans to open about 150 new stores by the end of 2022, making them the third-largest grocery retailer in the U.S. by store count, right after Kroger and Walmart.
Study shows green vegetables help prevent, fight COVID-19
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Researchers at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center report evidence from lab experiments that a chemical derived from a compound found abundantly in broccoli and other cruciferous plants may offer a potentially new and potent weapon against the viruses that cause COVID-19 and the common cold.
New study shows plant-rich diet can add a decade to life expectancy
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Do you want to live another decade? A new study shows a plant-rich diet can add 10 years to your life.
Strawberry research reveals higher yields, better quality under broad-spectrum lighting strategies
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Fluence by OSRAM (Fluence), a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and food production, announced results from its year-long strawberry research in collaboration with Delphy Improvement Centre (Delphy), an independent institute and expert in food and flowers located in Bleiswijk, the Netherlands.
EFI brings new focus on Midwest growers
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Equitable Food Initiative, the certification and skill-building organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy groups, continues to provide tools and resources for agricultural workforce development.
CA citrus industry to fund CPS produce safety research
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The California citrus industry is answering the call to strengthen fresh produce food-safety research.
CPS funds 12 new research projects
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The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has funded 12 new research projects, valued at just over $3.9 million, to help answer the industry's most urgent produce food safety questions.