The California Giant Foundation is moving its Tour de Fresh ride back to the West Coast, running July 26-28 from Napa Valley to Monterey, and adding a one-day 100k ride near Dallas/Fort Worth. Organizers aim to raise $175,000 for more than 55 school salad bars.
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Strawberry grower wish farms to host charity event
Wish Farms hosts the third annual Bright House Networks Strawberry Picking Challenge on February 5 and 6, with sponsored teams racing relay-style and a public family day at Futch Farms. Proceeds go to the Redlands Christian Migrant Association, which got about $76,000 from last year's event.
Books
Holt on: The Plant Protein Revolution: - New Book Urges West to Shift from Animal to Plant-Based Protein. The Results?...Literally Life-Changing!
A press release for Stephen Holt, M.D.'s book, which argues that shifting from animal to plant protein makes ecological and health sense and criticizes the Western diet's calories, saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, simple carbohydrates and animal protein.
Food
Campbell's to label GMOs!
Campbell's announced it will support mandatory GMO labeling and disclose genetically modified ingredients across brands including Pepperidge Farm, Prego and V8, and will leave coalitions opposing labeling. EWG thanks the company and asks readers to do the same.
Food
Statement from Tom Stenzel, President and CEO, United Fresh Produce Association
United Fresh Produce Association president Tom Stenzel says a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation study shows students choose healthier meals because more fruits and vegetables are available, and urges Congress to keep rather than roll back the standards.
Food
Ring in the New Year with California Tortilla’s Super Food Burrito
California Tortilla adds a Super Food Burrito on January 4, 2016 for $7.39: mesquite chicken or vegetables with Mexican quinoa, feta, tomato, avocado and kale slaw in a whole wheat tortilla, also sold as a bowl. A Super Hero dress-up promotion runs January 14.
Food
Fish oil may help fight prostate cancer
In cell experiments, fish oil suppressed prostate cancer cell viability while oleic acid did not. Oleic acid instead inhibited new fatty acid synthesis, cutting fatty acid synthase activity within 24 hours, faster than fish oil did.
Books
Book News: An Interview with Dawn Lerman, author of My Fat Dad: A Memoir of Food, Love, and Family, with Recipes
Martha Rosenberg interviews Dawn Lerman about My Fat Dad, her memoir of a 450-pound adman father and the grandmother whose weekly recipe cards shaped her cooking. Lerman says her father survived stage 3 lung cancer, went vegan and now weighs 230 pounds.
Others
Pizzeria Toro Team to Open Restaurant in Former Monuts Location
The Pizzeria Toro partners plan a 30- to 35-seat, dinner-only restaurant at 110 East Parrish St. in Durham, the former Monuts Donuts space, opening in winter 2016. They will name it Hattie Mae Williams Called Me Captain, after the woman who helped raise co-owner Gray Brooks.
Alerts
Royal Frozen Food Recalls Frozen Food Products
Royal Frozen Food of Los Angeles is recalling about 230 pounds of frozen beef and pork items, including stuffed grape leaves, stuffed cabbage leaves and pot stickers, made without a fully implemented HACCP plan. Some lack the USDA inspection mark or may contain undeclared egg.
Others
Walkers Shortbread, Inc. Names Mark Kleinman As Next CEO
Walkers Shortbread, Inc. named Mark Kleinman CEO effective January 1, 2016, succeeding Steve Dawson after eight years of growth in U.S. distribution across grocery, mass, drug, club, ecommerce and specialty. Kleinman previously held posts at ConAgra, Danone and Novartis.
Food
OCTOBER is National Popcorn Poppin's month so grab your ANNIE B's popcorn & enjoy one of America's favorite snacks
A promotional piece marking National Popcorn Poppin' Month for Annie B's, a family-owned company whose handcrafted popcorn comes in sea salt, original caramel, sharp cheddar, jalapeno cheddar and triple threat. It is billed as all-natural and gluten-free, from $3.99.
Others
Senators Stabenow, Perdue to Speak Before Produce Industry Leaders on Agriculture, Nutrition and Immigration Reform Policies
Senators Debbie Stabenow and David Perdue will address more than 500 produce executives at the United Fresh 2015 Washington Conference on September 30, speaking on child nutrition reauthorization, the 2014 Farm Bill and immigration reform.
Supplements
East Meets West: #1 Rated “Cold Snap” Celebrates New Ownership; Braces Families for Upcoming Cold & Flu Season
OHCO, the Oriental Herb Company, passes to longtime employee Jennifer Pillari, who plans a brand and packaging refresh and an expanded product line while keeping the 21-year-old Chinese-remedy tradition behind Cold Snap, its flagship cold and flu formula.
Food
Annie B’s Delicious & Authentic Caramel Makes the Perfect Caramel Apples, Caramel Apple Crisp and a Yummy Topping For Cakes & Pies
Annie B's, a family-owned company, has spent 30 years making handcrafted caramels and popcorn slow-cooked in copper pots. Its fall lineup adds a new pumpkin flavor alongside apple, maple and original caramels, which it describes as all-natural and gluten-free.
Food
Sonoma Flatbreads Launches New Organic Pizza Line at Expo East
Sonoma Flatbreads introduced four 10-inch pizzas made with 72 to 79 percent organic ingredients at Natural Products Expo East, at $6.99. The company says the line carries no artificial flavours or colours, nitrate-free pepperoni and all-natural chicken.
Alerts
Tea Board of India to showcase the best of Indian Teas at an exclusive Pavilion at 3rd edition of “World Tea & Coffee Expo.” ™ 2015, Mumbai
The Tea Board of India will run a pavilion with companies including Golden Tips, VarieTea, Makaibari and Simla Tea at the third World Tea & Coffee Expo, held 1-3 October 2015 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, with buying delegations from Sri Lanka, Dubai and Vietnam.
Food
Food News: Cherry Vanilla Pecan Granola by True North Granola Company
True North Granola introduces a Cherry Vanilla Pecan granola in 12 oz bags and 2.9 oz snack packs, made with certified gluten-free oats, dried cherries, pecans and Vermont maple syrup. The company has also started selling at the new Boston Public Market.
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