Protein takes away from a balanced diet
Consumption trends, as we know, have a significant impact on the sales of products displayed on supermarket shelves, and it is now well established that protein lines are a consolidated trend,

Waitrose boosts support for fresh food redistribution
The John Lewis Partnership is making a £100,000 donation via charity partner FareShare to ensure thousands of nutritional meals reach people in need across the UK. According to The Food

Why should farmers grow more purple corn?
The demand for healthier food options is on the rise, driven by an increasing number of health-conscious consumers. According to a survey by Food Industry Asia, eight out of ten Filipino consumers

Fruit24!', the Apo Conerpo project returns
Increasing the consumption of fruit and vegetables is a key step in improving the competitiveness of the fruit and vegetable sector: and with greater awareness of the role of fruit and vegetables

COEXPLAY bids farewell to the school year with an explanation of what a solar greenhouse is.
COEXPHAL's programme to promote the consumption of fruit and vegetables among schoolchildren, COEXPLAY, has concluded the current campaign to coincide with the school year. It has done so by

Blue-violet fruits, Dole talks about the benefits
A varied and balanced diet, rich in all the nutrients we need, is fundamental for the psycho-physical well-being of our organism: Dole Italia, daily committed to communicating the benefits of

Is cherry good for constipation?
Low in calories, cherries are an excellent choice to include in anyone's daily diet. Whether fresh, frozen or dried, cherries are a versatile fruit that can be enjoyed in many ways. You probably

New study reveals skin benefits of blueberries
In a recent review article published in the journal Antioxidants, scientists in the United States and South Korea discuss the benefits of topical and dietary blueberry supplementation in

Consuming more nuts might boost memory later in life
Medical sources claim that some 19% of adults aged 50 years and over live with cognitive impairment, ranging from mild deficits to Alzheimer’s disease. However, lifestyle factors such as diet

Recent publications examine the evidence on how to increase global fruit and vegetable consumption
Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals will require major dietary shifts, such as an increase in fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption. But global FV intake is far below the recommended

Memory at risk by consuming too little fruit and vegetables
Lack of fruit and vegetables in the diet, particularly those rich in the antioxidant flavonols, promotes age-related memory loss. A multivitamin rich in substances called epicatechins combats the

Increasing fruit and veg consumption ‘equivalent to walking 4,000 extra steps a day’
New research suggests that eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains could be as good for your heart as walking 4,000 extra steps a day. The study was published in the European

Fruit at school, Veronamercato rewards students
Veronamercatosince 2007 has been disseminating a food education project dedicated to the schools of Verona and province to promote the consumption of fruit and vegetables among youngsters and make

Asso Fruit Italia at the Mediterranean diet exhibition
"The D Med Salone della Dieta Mediterranea was an important moment of meeting and confrontation for operators from Southern Italy and other players from different areas of the country," said

Atalanta nutritionist explains the importance of a healthy diet
Nutrition and sport play a decisive role in the wellbeing of every person and at all ages: Dole Italia - Official Healthy Food Sponsor of the Atalanta B.C. First Team - has always been attentive

The world's healthiest diet - what is it? What should you eat?
One of the healthiest dietary models is the 'Mediterranean diet'. Scientific studies confirm its positive effects on the treatment and prevention of obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular

Is aubergine skin toxic?
Although the answer is not simple, precautions should be taken when consuming this vegetable. For example, eating aubergines raw or unpeeled can be harmful due to the presence of a toxic alkaloid

Apples and blackberries may help lower chances of frailty at later age
Eating foods like apples and blackberries may help lower your chances of developing frailty. Frailty is generally characterised by issues like reduced muscle strength and fatigue. Now, new

Dole and Atalanta explain the athlete's diet
Philosophies meeting, not just a partnership. Atalanta and Dolehave organised a meeting on nutrition issues at the Achille and Cesare Bortolotti Training Centre in Zingonia, in the province of

Fruit Vegetables Europe: Fruit and vegetables must not be missing from the shopping list
The campaign, with the slogan "Join the #LongLifeChallenge in Europe and take action for a better life by eating 5 fruits and vegetables a day", aims to raise awareness of the importance of eating

Grapes can cause subtle shifts in human microbiome
Several studies have indicated that diet plays a crucial role in maintaining and altering the gut microbiome. Gut microbial population and abundance affect the levels of metabolites, such as

'Eating mushrooms might lower blood pressure levels'
In a recent Phytotherapy Research study, scientists review existing literature on edible mushrooms and their bioactive constituents and their impact on hypertension. Edible mushrooms are enriched

Nutritional research confirms health benefits of regular watermelon consumption
A recent study, published in Nutrients, suggests that watermelon can increase nutrient intake and overall diet quality in both children and adults. The study analyzed National Health and Nutrition

"ugly" fruit and vegetables at good prices thanks to new EC standards
The European Commission wants to change marketing standards for certain agri-food products. Among other things, it is proposing a solution for the sale of ugly fruit and vegetables, a new

Is cherry fattening?
Fruit is healthy A varied selection of fruit is key to a healthy, balanced diet. Not only do they provide essential vitamins, minerals and fibre that our bodies need to function properly, but they