Zipfizz signs distribution deal with CVS/pharmacy (Drinks Business Review) Zipfizz, a maker of healthy energy drink products, has signed a distribution deal with CVS/pharmacy. Earlier in 2008, Zipfizz signed distribution agreements with Target, Rite Aid, H-E-B, Bartell Drugs and Vitamin Shoppe for the companys flagship product, Zipfizz Healthy Energy Mix. [News Source]

Tapping into the organic bloom. As natural and organic products grow in popularity with Spokane-area consumers, food distributors and supermarkets here are stocking more of those items on their shelves and are seeking avenues for growth in that increasingly important niche. [News Source]

Soya products linked to low sperm count. Too much tofu may affect a man's fertility, according to a study linking soya and low sperm count. [News Source]

Farmers who once longed for rain now swamped with crop problems. This year the crops in Maryland and Virginia are behind because of massive rainstorms and cool weather. The rain was a welcome relief for farmers who have endured droughtlike conditions, but has created its own problems on some farms. [News Source]

Breastfed babies more receptive to tastes, say food research scientists. Scientists have discovered another reason why breast is best. Already associated with increased intelligence, greater social mobility and protection against ill health, breastfeeding may also help babies develop a more sophisticated palate. [News Source]

Tories to take aim at carbon taxes in buildup to race for B.C. seats. Get ready for a steady diet of carbon-tax debate as the Conservatives gather for a summer caucus that they hope will set the stage for a fall election and a political resurgence in British Columbia. [News Source]

Invasion of the floating stingers. A giant swarm of jellyfish packing a nasty sting has invaded the Mediterranean, threatening to ruin holidays along the coasts of France, Spain and Italy. [News Source]

Soy foods ‘reduce sperm numbers.’ A regular diet of even modest amounts of food containing soy may halve sperm concentrations, suggest scientists. [News Source]

Flarom launches diet foods for diabetics (Business Standard India) German food giant Flarom has launched a range of diet foods and drinks in India for health conscious and diabetic people. Sugar and fat free chocolates, jams, orange and lemon drinks, biscuits, sweeteners, vitamins, fruit bars and sweetener tablets will be marketed in the country by Richa Overseas. [News Source]

Get Your Summer C with California Peaches, Plums and Nectarines (Richfield Reaper) (ARA) - We all know that fruit is good for you, but did you know that California peaches, plums and nectarines are good sources of vitamin C? [News Source]

Reducing the risk (Montgomery Advertiser) Studies have shown that if all women who could become pregnant were to take a multivitamin with the B-vitamin folic acid, the risk of neural tube defects (NTD) could be reduced by up to 70 percent. Folic acid is a water soluble B-vitamin that helps build healthy cells. [News Source]