Videos
A Q&A with Dr. Charles Simpson
Dr. Charles Simpson dedicated over 50 years to advancing peanut science. As a pioneering peanut breeder at Texas A&M, he led expeditions to South America, collecting rare wild peanut species to enhance cultivated peanuts. Simpson’s work unlocked genetic diversity, enabling breakthroughs in disease resistance and drought tolerance. He mentored generations of peanut researchers, inspiring them to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Simpson’s passion, perseverance and scientific contributions have had a profound and lasting impact on the global peanut industry. His legacy as a peanut research trailblazer will continue to benefit farmers and consumers worldwide.
NPB 360° Peanut Harvest Tour
NPB 360° Peanut Harvest Tour
Diagnosing Children with Food Allergies
Some confusion exists about the proper diagnosis of a food allergy. Dr. JJ Levenstein explains what parents need to know.
Preparing All Purpose Peanut Sauce in School Foodservice
School nutrition pros can take peanut butter beyond the classic PB&J and add a tasty element to a variety of dishes with this simple recipe for all-purpose peanut sauce.
Peanut allergy mom shares importance of early peanut introduction
Ellen McCarley is a litigator turned stay-at-home mom who lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband and two sons: Parker and Hays. Parker’s peanut allergy has led her to try and prevent the same from developing for Hays. Watch Ellen tell her story and share her experience with introducing peanut foods to her infant.
Communicating Food Allergy Management: Keys to Success
Sometimes it can be hard to talk about food allergy management in schools. Registered dietitian nutritionist and former school nutrition professional Sherry Coleman Collins shares five tips, inspired by the CDC’s Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs for more effective communication on this issue.
Why Peanut Butter Matters for Schools
School nutrition pros have many factors to consider when making menu decisions, from acceptability and nutrition to value and versatility. Learn why peanut foods are important for school nutrition programs from Marietta City Schools Nutrition Director Cindy Culver, RDN, and Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RDN, LD.
How Peanuts Meet Today’s School Nutrition Challenges
Now that we’re entering the third pandemic year, K-12 is stretched to the limit with supply chain issues, staffing shortages and rising food prices. School nutrition experts Dayle Hayes, MS, RD, and Jeanne Reilly, NDTR, SNS talk about overcoming obstacles, how and why peanuts and peanut butter are essential in these trying times and how to manage this common allergen in a school setting.
Why Peanut Butter Should Not be Banned from Schools
Food allergen management is a complex issue that cannot be solved by simply banning a food. Registered dietitian Sherry Coleman Collins talks with food allergy parent and President & CEO of Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT) Eleanor Garrow-Holding about evidence-based practices and accommodations that work.
Bringing Peanut Butter Back to Menu
NPB registered dietitian nutritionist Markita Lewis interviews Amy Caroll, RDN, of Lee County Schools in Fort Myers, Florida about her journey to bring peanut butter back to meet the district's needs and keep students with food allergies safe.