NEW YORK, July 5 (Reuters) – Family-owned food giant Mars Inc on Wednesday agreed to buy Kevin’s Natural Foods, which is known for its sous-vide meals, sauces, and side dishes, the companies said.
The deal values private equity-backed Kevin’s at nearly $800 million, according to people familiar with the matter. Kevin’s started exploring options, which included a sale of the company, earlier this year.
McLean, Virginia-based Mars, which generates about $48 billion in annual sales, has three major businesses – Mars Petcare, Mars Snacking, and Mars Food & Nutrition.
After the deal is completed, Kevin’s will operate as a standalone…
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Is popcorn healthy? Benefits, downsides and eating it every day
Popcorn.
It’s light and fluffy, salty and crunchy. Sometimes buttery, it can also be made sweet or savory. Hot or room temperature, it’s a late-night favorite both at the movies and at home. More than 17 billion quarts are consumed by Americans every year. In fact, the global market size was about $5.2 billion in 2021.
Popcorn is a favorite for many, but is it a healthy snack or a guilty pleasure? To get all your popcorn questions answered, we spoke with Barbara Olendzki, RD, MPH, LDN, an associate professor of population & quantitative health sciences at UMass Chan Medical…
Heart-Healthy Dinners on the Grill (& Shopping List!)
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Carne asadas, or barbecues, are a staple in Mexican households, especially in the summer. Whenever I go home, my dad always makes steak, ribs and vegetables. This week, I’m firing up my grill to make dinners that are full of mouthwatering summer flavors and are also packed with heart-healthy foods.
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Food safety
The Arkansas Department of Health regulates the sale of food at establishments that include restaurants, bars, day care, schools, grocery stores, convenience stores, bed and breakfast facilities, hotels/motels, mobile units and concession stands. Inspections are made unannounced by environmental health specialists.
Electronic copies of retail food inspection reports are available on the Arkansas Food Inspection Portal. To access the portal, visit the food protection page on the Arkansas Department of Health website at www.healthy.arkansas.gov.
Here are some recent reports:
m CHILI’S, 5511 Olive St. Date of inspection June 29. Observation: Walls are soiled in establishment. Corrective Action: Nonfood contact surfaces…
USDA Launches Feds Feed Families 2023 to Combat Hunger and Improve Access to Healthy Food
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2023 – The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) shepherded in the 2023 summer campaign of the Feds Feed Families program, a voluntary food drive that encourages federal employees to make in-kind contributions, including food, services, and time, to food banks and pantries of their choice. this year’s theme is Fighting Hunger – Giving Hope.
“We’re the richest country on earth. But even here, people are hungry, and people don’t have enough food,” said USDA Acting Deputy Secretary Kevin Shea at the official launch event in Washington on Monday that highlighted food and nutrition insecurity, the power of…
Healthy Food Asia 2023: Unveiling The Future Of Healthy Food In ASEAN And Asia Pacific
Healthy Food Asia, powered by Free From Food Asia from Europe by EBC Expo, together with VNU Asia Pacific, is proud to announce the inaugural edition of the region’s premiere healthy-food exhibition.
Set to take place on 5 and 6 July at Samyan Mitrtown Hall, Samyan Mitrtown, Bangkok, Thailand, Healthy Food Asia is poised to revolutionize the way that business is conducted in the thriving healthy, organic, vegan, plant-based, functional and free -from food sectors across ASEAN and Asia Pacific countries.
With a steadfast commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle and catering to the ever-increasing demand for nutritious food options,…
Five healthy foods to add to your summer diet
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A worker picks raspberries at Masse, a berry farm operation in Saint Paul d’Abbotsford near Granby, Quebec, Canada August 11, 2022.CHRISTINNE MUSCHI/Reuters
There are many reasons to love summer. Warm weather, longer days, swimming and barbecues are on my list.
So, too, is summer’s abundance of fruits and vegetables – berries, watermelon, peaches, sweet cherries, field bell peppers, crispy lettuce, summer squash and more.
You can’t beat the in-season locally grown produce when it comes to nutrient content and flavour. Plus, choosing locally grown fruits and vegetables over their imported counterparts helps save on your…
Surging food prices impacting shoppers mental health
Three in 10 women said their mental health had worsened as a result of soaring food prices. Photo: PA/Alami
Soaring food prices are having a negative impact on the mental health of shoppers, with rising food costs impacting sleep, diet and overall physical health.
The increased price of everyday groceries has worsened the mental health of a quarter (25%) of people, according to a study by consumer group Which?.
One person told Which?: “It’s a black cloud that never goes away.” Another said: “I’m living day to day.”
Some 23% said that rising food prices had hindered their ability to…