The Ad Council and the Natural Resources Defense Council today launched “Save The Food,” a major national public service campaign to combat food waste from its largest source—consumers, who collectively waste more food than grocery stores, restaurants or farms. The initiative hopes to encourage consumers to reduce the amount of food they trash in their homes, thereby saving the water, energy and money that are lost along with it. Watch the TV ad here.
“As it turns out, we can’t blame the epidemic of food waste on our kids’ aversion to vegetables. We’re all culprits here, tossing out staggering amounts of food in kitchens nationwide,” said NRDC President Rhea Suh. “But with small steps, we can save large amounts of food —and along with it, money and precious natural resources. The more food we save, the more we can share with hungry Americans, the more we can reduce climate pollution, and the more water won’t go to waste.”
In the U.S., 40 percent of all food goes uneaten each year, at a cost of $162 billion annually. Consumers are responsible for 40 percent of this waste—more than any other part of the supply chain. It’s a problem that costs the average family of four roughly $1,500 per year.
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NUTRILITE® is the world’s No. 1 selling vitamins and dietary supplements brand, exclusively from Amway, and has launched a new product in North America that offers a convenient way to add fruits and vegetables antioxidants into a diet anytime, anywhere - NUTRILITE Fruits & Vegetables 2GO Twist Tubes.
NUTRILITE Fruits & Vegetables 2GO Twist Tubes provide the natural antioxidant equivalent of two of the 9–13 recommended servings of fruits and vegetables a day in a convenient, squeezable tube. The tubes are designed to add to a cold, 16-oz. bottle of water. NUTRILITE Fruits & Vegetables 2GO Twist Tubes may be consumed on an empty stomach or with food and have a refreshing Mango-Citrus flavor.
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Moms have been after their kids for years. Doctors, nutritionists, the government and gurus hound us but still, most Americans don’t eat enough vegetables. A recent Centers for Disease Control study shows no U.S. state is meeting the objectives for vegetable consumption. Now, Green Giant™ is introducing a simple solution: NEW Green Giant™ Veggie Blend-Ins™ 100% Carrot Purée, 100% Spinach Purée and 100% Butternut Squash Purée.
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Two new Jamba® At-Home fruit and vegetable smoothies have become available to health conscious consumers today as Blue Fusion and Red Fusion officially arrive in grocery, and mass merchandise stores nationwide. Pairing vitamin–rich vegetables such as purple carrot, sweet potato and spinach with naturally sweet fruits like dark cherries, strawberries and blueberries, Blue Fusion and Red Fusion offer an unparalleled combination of nutrition and convenience in the form of a blend-at-home smoothie kit.
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Pets, like humans, need a well-rounded diet, full of vegetables, premium proteins and vitamins. Buying your pets high-quality food should ensure they receive all the nutrients they need. But if pets aren’t digesting that food correctly, they may as well be eating low-quality food with the inexpensive fillers you’ve been trying to avoid.
To ensure your pet’s digestive tract is working properly, look for a high-quality, natural food with a digestive health support system that includes probiotics, prebiotics, natural fibers and easily digestive enzymes, like Holistic Select Natural Pet Food.
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Summer has arrived – and now is the perfect time to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables from the farm stand, supermarket, or even your own garden! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reminds you that safe handling of produce and fresh-squeezed juice is especially important during the summer months, because foodborne bacteria multiply faster in warm weather and fresh fruits and vegetables are often consumed raw.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7231952-fda-produce-safety/
Community gardeners across the country are preparing for their favorite time of year, fall harvest. It is the time when hard work pays off with bounties of healthful fruits and vegetables. Fresh produce is just one of many advantages gardening brings to a community. Community gardens also promote environmental awareness, encourage healthy lifestyles, and create better social cohesion.
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From your garden to your dinner table, growing delicious fresh vegetables, herbs and fruits is an easy, fun and simple way to get your family outside, cook up new recipes, and on time for a delightful dinner. The makers of Miracle-Gro® and America’s Test Kitchen have partnered to provide exciting gardening projects, insightful tips and mouthwatering recipes for you and your family. Grow your own produce at home with the help of Miracle-Gro, and bring those veggies and fruits to your table with delectable new recipes from America’s Test Kitchen. These ideas will make it simple and fun to Gro Your Own.
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As the summer months approach, area retailers and consumers alike eagerly anticipate the launch of the 2011 season for locally and regionally grown produce. “What we’ve found is that our customers associate in-season produce with peak freshness, better value and environmental consciousness,” said Giant Eagle Vice President of Produce, Craig Ignatz. “No matter where it’s from – a local farm or the far side of the globe – we ask ourselves the same questions, every day: how fast can we get it to our customers, and how fresh can it be?”
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No need to break the bank at juice bars for all-natural fresh fruit and veggie-blended juices. Today, leading juice manufacturer Old Orchard Brands launches Fruit & Veggie, a new line of 100 percent natural fruit and vegetable juice blends available for the first time as a frozen fruit juice concentrate. Each 12-ounce container reconstitutes to six, 8-ounce servings and every glass contains a full serving of both fruit and vegetables.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/61241-old-orchard-brands-first-fruit-and-veggie-juice-blend-preservative-free
Duda Farm Fresh Foods announces that it has donated eight salad bars to the Seminole County Public School District as part of the United Fresh Produce Association Foundation and first lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools” initiative. The salad bars will be available to more than 16,000 school children and will offer a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits as part of their school lunch program. Duda is also leading an effort to encourage others to contribute to this important initiative with the goal of placing salad bars in every school in the Seminole County Public School District.
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Today, Del Monte Foods — a 100+ year old iconic brand — breaks their largest master brand campaign in 10 years to reestablish the role of canned fruits, vegetables and tomatoes in contributing to a healthy lifestyle.
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