consumption

The ultraprocessed American palate

Here’s a guessing game: what percentage of calories consumed by Americans comes from ultraprocessed foods? It’s 57 percent, as of...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Surveys don’t always lead to results

Some people are skeptical about UFOs, the afterlife, or the existence of God. Personally, I’m skeptical about surveys. It’s partly...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Nutrition ideas from the Vatican Conference

As part of its effort to gain influence outside the traditional food channels, members of the Produce Marketing Association’s BB...

4 years ago 2 minute read

The Big Playoff: Produce versus Flavoring

Soon you may walk into your favorite café and see that it offers curry Graham cracker coffee. Or how about...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Positive preaching powerlessness

“Meat is murder,” said British rock star Morrissey, a man not known for his subtlety. Although few people would agree...

4 years ago 4 minute read

PBH generates 640MM media impressions with marketing campaign

May 3, 2021 – The results are in, and the Produce for Better Health Foundation’s BB #:157162 integrated marketing and communications...

4 years ago 5 minute read

More food supply ignorance from Hollywood

A new study shows that American consumers want more local produce options than they have, and few know that the...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Creating healthier diets by conscious consumption

In the face of a fruit and vegetable consumption crisis, the Produce for Better Health Foundation is calling for a...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Produce eating trends present a confusing picture

Are Americans eating more fruits and vegetables, or less? Recent reports have given conflicting messages. On the one hand, a...

4 years ago 2 minute read

PBH releases new engagement opportunities for 2021

New Engagement Strategies Inspire Millions of Gen Z and Millennials To Enjoy More Fruits & Vegetables The Produce for Better...

4 years ago 6 minute read

USA Pears launches #WhatsInYourFruitBowl initiative

Sunkist Growers, California Avocado Commission, National Mango Board, California Raisins Marketing Board, Produce for Better Health Foundation join healthy eating...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Inside the troubling produce consumption trends

You should be concerned if you looked at the data in the State of the Plate: America’s Fruit and Vegetable...

4 years ago 4 minute read

PBH’s The State of the Plate: New Research Reveals America’s Fruit & Vegetable Consumption Is Eroding

Revealing research from the Produce for Better Health Foundation shows fruit and vegetable consumption has declined nearly 10%. Americans are...

4 years ago 12 minute read

Roger Pepperl’s wisdom on raising consumption

Roger Pepperl retires as marketing director at Stemilt Growers BB #:113654 at the end of the year. In addition to...

4 years ago 1 minute read

PBH influencer event inspires produce consumption

October 9, 2020 – The Produce for Better Health Foundation BB #:157162 closed out National Fruits & Veggies Month with...

4 years ago 6 minute read

Pandemic offers bigger fresh produce opportunity

The produce industry’s challenge is the same pre-, during, and post-COVID-19. “We have to drive consumption,” said Rich Dachman, CEO...

5 years ago 2 minute read

PBH launches cross-sector Lead The Change Movement to increase produce consumption

June 2, 2020 – The Produce for Better Health Foundation BB #:157162 today announced the acceleration of its multi-year, cross-sector...

5 years ago 9 minute read

Changing the way we think about food

Trade organizations and commodity groups have always been at the forefront of increasing produce consumption, so it’s fallen to them...

6 years ago 2 minute read
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