Lower-Calorie, Smaller-Portion Beverages Now Prevalent in Schools, ABA Reports

March 9th, 2010

New York, March 9, 2010 -- The American Beverage Association has reported that America's leading beverage companies have delivered on a three-year commitment with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to remove full-calorie soft drinks from schools across the country and replace them with lower-calorie, smaller-portion beverages. As a result of the agreement there has been an 88 percent reduction in calories from beverages shipped to schools since 2004. The ABA on March 8 released the Alliance School Beverage Guidelines Final Progress Report, confirming that the beverage ... [full story]

ARAMARK's Breakfast Programs 'Jump-start Students' Minds and Metabolisms'

March 9th, 2010

Philadelphia, Pa., March 9, 2010 -- ARAMARK, a leading provider of food and nutrition services to more than 3,000 K-12 schools across the country, is helping its school district partners offer breakfast through innovative programs, including breakfast in the classroom, ... [full story]

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School Breakfast and Lunch Programs Could 'Turn Profits' with Food Courts

Jacksonville, Fla., March 9, 2010 -- Throughout the country, protesting students carry signs for academic programs that are being eliminated...

Naked Juice Serves Up Veggies in Two New Vitamin-Packed Smoothies

Monrovia, Calif., March 9, 2010 -- Naked Juice has unveiled Berry Veggie Machine and Orange Carrot smoothies -- each full...

V8 V-Fusion Juices Now Available in Single-Serving Cans

Camden, N.J., March 9, 2010 -- Campbell Soup Company is now making its popular V8 V-Fusion 100% juice available in...

UNC Study Says U.S. Kids Snacking More on 'Junk Food'

Chapel Hill, N.C., March 9, 2010 -- Children in the United States are snacking more than ever before on salty...

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