The Natural Foods Game Gets Ugly
One doesn?t normally associate the natural foods industry with the kind of brutal business tactics one expects in, say, the software industry or the financial sector. But there?s a real rough-and-tumble going on now between Whole Foods and its tiny competitor, New Seasons Markets.

Whole Foods Cooks up Electricity
At the Whole Foods commissary in Boston, the canola oil won't just be for cooking -- it will soon be used to make electricity. The natural foods grocer plans to run the walk-in freezer and the overhead lights using the new power source, reports The Boston Globe . By next year, a generator that's powered by the used cooking oil will provide all the electricity needed for the commissary -- about 2 ...

Smithfield Foods posts 76 percent drop in fiscal 2nd-qtr profit as grain costs surge
SMITHFIELD, Va. - Pork producer Smithfield Foods has reported a 76 percent drop in its fiscal second-quarter earnings, as high feed costs linked to skyrocketing grain prices hurt its hog and Butterball turkey operations.

Industrial Powder-Free Gloves are pH balanced.
Made from natural rubber latex, SemperGuard® Latex industrial powder-free gloves provide tactile sensitivity in both wet and dry environments. Compliant with FDA 21 CFR Guidelines and Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada requirements, units suit applications in food, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and laboratories. This story is related to the following: Safety and Security Equipment ...

Fashion focus
Starting to collect cute stocking stuffers? Here are a couple to wrap and stash: True Shimmer from ChapStick ($3) is a lip balm-cum-gloss. Available in Tropical and Botanical Berry flavors at drug stores. And Burt's Bees adds the antioxidant protection of pomegranate oil to its Replenishing Lip Balm ($3). Available at Chamberlains Natural Foods, Orlando, and burtsbees.com.

For the Birds: Feed 'em in Fall to Welcome Them Back in Winter
(ARA) - Humans aren't the only ones who look forward to the autumn harvest. Fall brings a bounty of natural foods for our feathered friends, too.

US: Private equity execs join Whole Foods board
Two executives from Leonard Green & Partners have joined the board of directors at US retailer Whole Foods Market following the private equity firm's investment in the business.

Whole Foods Contributes $30K-plus to Farm Aid
Whole Foods Market's Portland, Ore. and Seattle stores have raised over $30,000 to support Farm Aid. The donation represents 5 percent of net sales at the organic and natural grocer's 11 area locations that took part in the "5% Community Giving Day" held Oct. 16.

The Recipe for Cool Weather Comfort Foods
Comments ( No comments posted. ) (ARA) - As the weather gets brisk and the sun sets earlier, we find ourselves yearning for food and beverages that are simple, familiar and home-made. Comfort food is as soothing as a warm sweater, but it doesn't have to be boring if you add a little creativity.

Learn Great Foods sets retreats
Learn Great Foods, a natural foods tour company in Michigan, has announced its 2009 schedule of classes. The weekend retreats are held in either Petoskey or Leland.

Glazed Cranberry Almond Drop Cookies
Marcona almonds are a Spanish treat found in most gourmet and natural foods stores. They pair nicely with the dried cranberries and orange glaze. Sliced almonds will work just as well.

GLAZED CRANBERRY ALMOND DROP COOKIES
Marcona almonds are a Spanish treat found in most gourmet and natural foods stores. They pair nicely with the dried cranberries and orange glaze. Sliced almonds ...

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COMMENT ON THIS ! Your Views! Looking at Katrina Kaif ?s near-perfect figure, it?s hard to imagine that the model-turned-actress eats much, besides salads and other health foods, that is.

Stevia set for approval from FDA
     It's a battle that has pitted promoters of all natural, against artificial sweeteners over this herbal derivative called stevia. And will likely create an explosion of new products.       It's said to be 300 times sweeter than sugar and available as a *dietary supplement* in health food stores like Vitamin Cottage and whole foods for years.        But stevia is about to be approved for use ...

Making sense of food labels
If you're dieting or just watching what you eat, you've no doubt spent time looking at food labels. ?Grocery store shelves are full of products claiming to be organic, low-fat, natural, sugar-free - the list goes on,? states Sara Zook, Registered Dietitian with Beloit Memorial Hospital.

Organics offer market for burnt sugar colour
The US-based company, which has manufacturing operations in the UK and Ireland, claims a leading position in caramel colours. It has previously offered burnt sugar in the EU but the new offering, which comes in liquid form, and is said to be suitable for a broad range of organic foodstuffs, including flavourings, baked foods, sauces, cereals and coffee drinks.

Healthy Skin from the outside in
Take a closer look at what to look for (and what to watch out for!) in various skin care products. Holly Potter is available by appointment at Stonington Natural Health Center, Quiambaug Cove, 107 Wilcox Road, Suite 103, Stonington, Conn. Call 860-536-3880 for more information.

Sunflower Farmers Market Opens in Texas
Natural foods chain Sunflower Farmers Markets has opened its first store in Texas, the Austin American-Statesman reports. With stores that are smaller than those of traditional grocers, Colorado-based Sunflower touts its rock-bottom prices, convenience and wide selection of produce.

Being Seduced By the 'Health Halo'
It's a growing problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control, two of three Americans are overweight. We try to eat well, but fail. Now, a French study suggests that Americans overeat because we've been seduced by the "Health Halo." Foods that have "zero grams of trans fat" or are 100% natural make us feel like we're eating healthily. Baylor Grapevine Dietitian Ashley Browning says ...