NEW YORK — The third quarter was a sweep for Hill’s Pet Nutrition in terms of net sales growth, volume growth and pricing. The pet food manufacturing business posted the highest growth rates in these categories compared to parent company Colgate-Palmolive’s other divisions. For the three months ended Sept. 30, Hill’s reported 21.5% net sales…

LINCOLN — A child nutrition program poised to launch nationwide on a permanent basis could deliver an estimated $18 million in grocery-buying benefits to Nebraska families next summer. A sign noting the acceptance of electronic benefit transfer, or EBT, cards used by states to issue benefits is displayed at a convenience store on Dec. 4,…

The journey into motherhood is a profound and life-altering experience, filled with moments of joy, wonder, and love. However, it can also be a time of immense physical and emotional challenges. One of the most significant hurdles that some new mothers face is post-partum depression (PPD). In this article, we will explore the signs of…

Special to the Vanguard Meals on Wheels Yolo County’s Winters Senior Nutrition Center, more than doubling the organization’s meal production capacity countywide, launches this Thursday, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. with a Grand Opening celebration.  The event is free and open to the public, with no RSVP required.  The facility is located at 111 Main Street,…

Alabama has ranked 48th on the Nutritional Well-Being Index, a study that examined the correlation between diet and quality of life. The 2023 Nutritional Well-Being Index determined the rankings of each state based on four core pillars: · Nutrition · Mental Health · Physical Health · Social Connections and Lifestyle Nadzeya Sankovich, vice president of…

by Bill Halfman A frequently heard recommendation for beef farms is to separate the 2-year-olds and thin cows from the main herd during the winter-feeding period. Three-year-olds may also benefit from being in this group because they are still growing. This is important every year, and likely even more important during years of limited forage…

Advancements in precision nutrition are paving the road to “nutrition as medicine.” Precision nutrition aims to develop highly personalized dietary recommendations, taking a tailored approach to virtually any medical concern, from weight management to cancer and autoimmune diseases. As patients become more sophisticated in managing their health, the demand for this type of nuanced care…

At SupplySide West, it’s hard to miss the crowd of more than 18,000 people walking the floor in Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Unlike consumer-facing tradeshows, very few of these folks are there just to wander. According to independent research firm Fusion Communications, 84% of attendees are there to source new ingredients and suppliers.…

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