L.A. Unified School District Commits To More Local Sourcing Of Food

The savory smell of nutmeg and cinnamon wafts through the Azusa bakery, where dozens of workers in blue gloves and hairnets cook up L.A. Unified's newest star product. The "Glorious Morning" muffin is chewy and moist, packed with whole wheat, raisins and carrots — along with flaxseed for heart health and brain development.

Leading Chefs Say Latin Food Is Next Hot Culinary Trend

December 2, 2013 Richard Vines, Bloomberg

Latin American cuisine is gaining international attention, with Peru leading the charge.

My Fruity Faces Edible Stickers Aim To Help Kids Eat Healthy

December 2, 2013 My Fruity Faces

When did Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants and My Fruity Faces edible stickers become nutrition experts? When a new study showed that children were more likely to add an apple to their school lunch when it was decorated with a sticker of a popular children’s TV character.

Citrus America Prepares New Citrus Juicing Speed Analysis Based On Recent Testing

December 2, 2013 Citrus America, Inc.

One major component of earning Healthy Profits is being able to juice efficiently. Taste is critical for attracting and retaining customers who absolutely love fresh citrus juice, but juicing fast and efficiently is critical for Healthy Profits.

Michigan's Tree Fruit Industries Propose Establishing A New Tree Fruit Commission

Two public hearings were held on the proposed Michigan Tree Fruit Commission on Nov. 25-26, 2013. The first meeting was held in Comstock Park, Mich., and the second finished up yesterday, Nov. 26, in Traverse City, Mich., at the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center. The Michigan Tree Fruit Commission is a proposed new method of assessing tree fruits a small amount of money to support Michigan’s research and extension services.