LOTSA PASTA HOLMESVILLE, Ohio Amish Naturals has expanded its line of premium organic pastas. Garlic Parsley, Fiber Rich, Whole Wheat and Tomato Basil are just some of the 13 new varieties that will hit stores this fall. Low in sodium and free of...
Parents of autistic children have long believed there is a link between the bio-neurological developmental disability and certain foods. The scientific community remains skeptical, in part because it cannot even determine the exact cause of the...
As winter approaches, farmers, beekeepers and entomologists are closely monitoring the nation's honeybee population to see if it will take another massive hit from Colony Collapse Disorder, the ominous-sounding term given to last year's sudden...
The Recent Surge of high-profile recalls involving imported goods has sent a collective shudder through the entire food industry. The ongoing problems, particularly with China, present retailers with a dilemma that until now was largely outside of...
Just last month, 7-Eleven added a new coffee to its hot beverage service. Caffeine provides only part of the kick; the rest comes from an infusion of ginseng, echinacea and astragalus herbs that enjoy a reputation as cold and flu fighters. The...
The $2.5 billion tea category is anything but black and green. Brews are also made from white and purple and red leaves, among others. Add herbal blends and chai, and the category sprawls. That's why vendors of bag and loose teas are helping...
Conservative, rural North Dakota has emerged as the unlikely champion fighting for the right to grow industrial hemp. Two farmers there have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, seeking to overturn the agency's...
The National Organic Standards Board is scheduled to convene this week in Washington, prepared once again to dive into an ocean of questions regarding organic seafood. The complicated process is in various stages of approval. Most recently a task...