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Heavy Metal, Headbanging, and Our Health
How might we moderate the rare but very real risk of headbanging? If you search for heavy metal in the National Library of Medicine database, most of what you find is on heavy metal contamination in fish, which “makes it difficult to establish clearly the role of fish consumption on a healthy diet” and perhaps…
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UCCE offers webinar on managing nitrogen in organic annual crops Dec. 9
Margaret Lloyd, shown here, is one of the presenters for a seminar on managing nitrogen in organic annual crops Dec. 9. Cooperative Extension experts offer fertilization guidance during Yolo County, online session For farmers and consultants growing organic annual crops, University of California Cooperative Extension will hold a webinar on managing nitrogen in organic annual…
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Brown-Forman Launches New Mix RTDs in US
Brown-Forman announced the US launch of New Mix, a Mexican ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail, setting a new standard for quality, authenticity and convenience in the RTD category. Crafted and canned at Casa Herradura in Jalisco, Mexico, New Mix is made with award-winning El Jimador Blanco Tequila and offers bold, refreshing flavors inspired by the genuine spirit…
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Torani Names Forest Pine as 2026 Flavor of the Year
Century-old, flavor company Torani is adding a bold, balanced and unexpected botanical flavor to its lineup of over 400 syrups and sauces. The company announced Forest Pine as its 2026 “Flavor of the Year.” Following in the footsteps of the 2025 “Flavor of the Century,” Diamond Syrup, Torani will donate 100% of sales profits from…
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How to Amend the Soil after Harvest (and Why You Should)
It makes sense to amend soil after harvest, especially in the fall. This is when most farms and gardens are about to shut down for the year, awaiting spring’s warmth. During the winter, soil amendments have an opportunity to break down and become fully part of the soil. Source: modernfarmer.com
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Prostate Cancer and Mushrooms
What can reishi mushrooms, shiitake mushroom extracts, and whole, powdered white mushrooms do for cancer patients? “A regular intake of mushrooms can make us healthier, fitter, and happier, and help us live longer,” but what is the evidence for all that? “Mushrooms are widely cited for their medicinal qualities, yet very few human intervention studies…
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AI Accelerates Beverage Innovation | Prepared Foods
For decades, the beverage category has been a fertile space for innovation. In many cases, the relatively straightforward makeup of beverages allows product developers to respond to market trends more quickly than those operating in food categories. The modern introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into product development provides beverage R&D and brand teams with a…
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How to Grow Watermelon in Pots at Home in India: Easy Guide for Terraces & Balconies
If you’ve ever attempted to cultivate watermelon in pots in your Indian apartment and were disappointed by the sad vines and lack of fruit, you’re not alone. Most folks think watermelons need acres of land—but they don’t. With the right setup, you can grow watermelon on a balcony or on a terrace using only containers.…
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Cancer Survival and Medicinal Mushrooms
Did the five randomized controlled trials of reishi mushrooms in cancer patients show benefits in terms of tumor response rate, survival time, or quality of life? Can mushrooms be medicinal? Mushroom-based products make up a sizable chunk of the $50 billion supplement market. “This profitable trade provides a powerful incentive for companies to test the…
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GoodBelly Debuts Reformulated Wellness Shots at Whole Foods
GoodBelly, a leader in digestive health, launched its newly reformulated Wellness Shots at Whole Foods Market stores across the United States. The 2-ounce shots deliver gut and immune health benefits in a craveable, convenient format, the company says. Each 2oz shot combines 3g of prebiotic fiber with the clinically studied DE111 probiotic strain and is…