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There is a lot of interest in BPP, SGS, BroccoSprouts, Brassica Teas and the related science behind them. Here are a few of the articles and other press coverage mentioning us. See also our Press Releases. Please feel free to suggest other appropriate links.

4/1/2008 A Nibble of Prevention
Johns Hopkins Magazine, by Michael Anft.
3/6/2008 UCLA study finds that broccoli may help boost the aging immune system
UCLA, by Rachel Champeau.
2/29/2008 Broccoli Sprout Extract Hinders Bladder Cancer Development
U.S. News and World Report, by HealthDay News.
Rats given concentrated dose had risk of growths cut in half, study says.
2/29/2008 Broccoli Sprouts vs. Bladder Cancer? Study: Broccoli Sprout Extract Reduced Bladder Cancer in Lab Tests on Rats
WebMD.com, by Miranda Hitti.
12/7/2007 Studies show how fruits and veggies reduce cancer
American Association for Cancer Research,
Animal model study on broccoli sprouts and bladder cancer prevention. Abstract presented at the AACR Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention.
10/23/2007 Broccoli Extract Could Help Head Off Skin Cancer
Washington Post, by Rick Weiss.
10/23/2007 Broccoli Extract May Help Prevent Skin Cancer
Voice of America, by Jessica Berman.
10/23/2007 Broccoli may cut skin cancer risk. Veggie Sprout Extract May Help Bolster Skin's Defenses Against Sun Damage
ABC News, by Stephanie Todd, MD.
10/23/2007 Broccoli protects skin from sun damage. Broccoli extract reduces redness, inflammation caused by sun exposure.
WebMD, by Jennifer Warner.
10/23/2007 Broccoli sprout extract protects skin from UV rays
Reuters, by Julie Steenhuysen.
10/23/2007 Eat your broccoli, protect your skin
MSNBC.com, by Reuters.
10/22/2007 JHM Press Release: Broccoli Sprout-Derived Extract Protects against Ultraviolet Radiation
Johns Hopkins Medicine,
10/19/2007 HPC Foods in Hawaii received some news coverage courtesy of KGMD Channel 9.
3/29/2007 BroccoSprouts are relaunched in Denver
YourHub.com, by Lindsey Purves.
3/29/2007 Superfoods: The Next Frontier
Prevention Magazine, by Denise Foley.
In the April 2007 issue of Prevention Magazine, a list of superfoods includes broccoli sprouts (Number 5)!
3/23/2007 Express Checkup - Men's Health - MSN Health & Fitness
MSN Health & Fitness,
This list of head-to-toe healthy things to do for your body includes a paragraph about stomach ulcers and SGS studies at Johns Hopkins.
3/21/2007 Broccoli sprouts return
Rocky Mountain News,
BroccoSprouts have returned to Colorado, and can be found in Whole Foods and Wild Oats stores.
3/5/2007 BroccoSprouts are relaunched in Denver
KOSI-101 in Denver, Colorado, by Steve Cassidy.
Steve Cassidy and KOSI-101 helped us relaunch BroccoSprouts with a recipe contest.
11/8/2006 Broccoli compound cuts cancer risk
Food Science and Technology Abstracts (FTSA),
8/25/2006 The Food Doctor
ABC News Now, Money Matters show, by Howard Moskowitz (interviewer).
Tony Talalay, BPP's CEO and Dr. Jed Fahey were interviewed on ABC News Now, the 24-hour news network. BroccoSprouts was featured in a segment entitled "The Food Doctor" on the show Money Matters. Howard Moskowitz, the famous Food Doctor, conducted an eight-minute interview with Jed and Tony. The segment, which highlights the most innovative and interesting aspects of the food industry, aired at 9:30am on Friday and also streams to AOL, Comcast, Yahoo, and ABC news pages.
5/8/2006 Press Release: Jarrow Formulas Receives 2005 Product Line Leadership of the Year Award in the U.S. Dietary Supplements Market

(Brassica Protection Products proudly partners with Jarrow Formulas to provide SGS supplements to consumers.)
4/27/2006 Little sprouts, big business
Tryon Daily Bulletin, by Erika Gosser.
(about Sunny Creek Farm), a BroccoSprouts grower)
2/1/2006 A few local news stations have produced stories relating to the elimination of ulcer-causing bacteria and prevention of gastric cancer.

  • Augusta, GA - WAGT-TV CH 26 (NBC)
  • Wichita Falls/Lawton(OK), TX - KFDX-TV CH 3 (NBC)
  • Chicago, IL - WLS-TV CH 7 (ABC)
  • Cincinnati, OH - WCPO-TV CH 9 (ABC)
  • Bristol/Kingsport/Johnson City, TN - WCYB-TV CH 5 (NBC)
  • Dothan, AL - WTVY-TV CH 4 (CBS)
  • Peoria/Bloomington, IL - WMBD-TV CH31 (CBS)
1/31/2006 Broccoli Sprouts Eaten During Pregnancy May Provide Children with Life-Long Protection Against Heart Disease - U of S Study
News Release from the University of Saskatchewan,
11/1/2005 Smearing skin with broccoli can help reduce risk of cancer
The Independent, by Jeremy Laurance.
10/31/2005 A Shopping Cart of Cancer Fighters
Forbes, by Steven Reinberg.
10/31/2005 A Shopping Cart of Cancer Fighters: Research sheds light on possible tumor-taming properties of vegetables and herbs
MSN Health and Fitness, by Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter.
10/31/2005 Broccoli Believed To Aid Against Stomach Cancer
Danielle George, by All Headline News.
10/31/2005 Broccoli Sprouts, Cabbage, Garlic and Ginkgo Fight Cancer
Daily News Central, Health News, by Tom Harrison.
10/31/2005 Broccoli Sprouts, Cabbage, Ginkgo Biloba and Garlic: A Grocery List for Cancer Prevention
AACR - American Assoc. for Cancer Research,
10/31/2005 Two Studies on Broccoli Sprouts Yield Findings on Gastritis, Skin Cancer
AScribe Newswire,
9/1/2004 Vegetable compound stops breast cancer cell growth
Food Navigator- France,
4/28/2004 Sprouts and broccoli may reduce risk of high blood pressure
News-Medical.Net,
2/29/2004 Potential health benefits make tea the new hot drink
The Miami Herald, by Judith Blake.
a version of 2/11 article below by Judith Blake of The Seattle Times
2/11/2004 Tea's potential health benefits have made it the new hot drink of choice
The Seattle Times, by Judith Blake.
2/1/2004 Broccoli Sprouts: A New Weapon Against Cancer
The Saturday Evening Post, by Patrick Perry.
1/15/2004 Drink your vegetables: Researchers say broccoli-infused tea might help fight cancer
The Olympian, by Sharon Michael.
12/21/2003 Join the tea party: Every cup has powerful chemicals to whack cancer and heart disease
USA Weekend, Eat Smart, by Jean Carper.
5/28/2002 Compound Derived from Broccoli Destroys Ulcer-Causing Bacterium
Scientific American,
5/28/2002 Don't give yourself an ulcer -- eat broccoli
CNN.com Health,
5/28/2002 In the Lab: Heroics for Humble Broccoli
The NY Times, by John O'Neil.
5/28/2002 Study Touts Broccoli to Fight Ulcers, Cancer
Washington Post, by Rick Weiss.
5/8/2002 Broccoli-haters can eat these sprouts
The Cincinnati Post, by Joyce Rosencrans, Post food editor.
3/22/2002 Broccoli Tea
News Channel 9, WTVC Chattanooga, by Sara Maloney.
11/27/2001 Zesty, Healthy BroccoSprouts Come to New Zealand
Scoop - Science, Press Release: Released via PRaxis Public Relations Ltd,
3/13/2001 Scientists Get Proof of Natural Anti-Cancer System
NY Times, by Reuters,
3/12/2001 Studies Show Powerful Natural Anti-Cancer System Exists: Goal Now: Fine Tune It
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions (JHMI) press release,
(discusses PNAS articles A and B)
3/1/2001 Found: A "Lettuce" That Fights Cancer
Prevention.Com, by Holly McCord RD with Gloria McVeigh.
10/20/2000 Broccosprouts: the cancer fighting food
News2, WKRN Nashville,
8/15/2000 Broccoli Sprouts - The Key to Life
Fox5/WTTG Health, by Allison Seymour.
8/8/2000 Broccoli, Cauliflower Contain Cancer-Fighting Compound
WRAL Health Team, Raleigh, NC,
7/1/2000 Pile On the Sprouts!
California Heartland, Program 349,
6/1/2000 Nineteen Foods to Help Prevent Breast Cancer
Rx for Wellness.Com, by Dr. John H. Maher.
4/13/2000 Broccoli beats most other veggies in health benefits
CNN.com Food News, from WebMD, by Peter Jaret.
4/1/2000 Broccoli's virtues extolled: Studies find cruciferous veggies help prevent stroke, cataracts and cancer
MSNBC and WebMD, by Peter Jaret.
1/5/2000 Broccosprouts take aim at cancer
Staten Island Live, by Maura Grunlund.
12/1/1999 Phytonutrients Take Center Stage
Agricultural Research Magazine, by Beverly A. Clevidence.
(PDF of full article)
10/14/1999 Fight Breast Cancer with Power Sprouts
Prevention.Com, Nutrition News, by Holly McCord RD.
10/1/1999 25 Best Foods to Fight Breast Cancer
Prevention.Com, by Holly McCord RD with Gloria McVeigh.
9/8/1999 Rodale's Healthy Living: 25 Best Foods to Fight Cancer
Rodale Press, (posted on Natural Products Industry Center),
7/1/1999 The New Face of Supplements
Natural Foods Merchaniser, by Catherine S. Gregory.
6/4/1999 Young Sprouts Offer Alternative to Broccoli
WRAL Health Team, Raleigh, NC,
6/1/1999 Will Eating Broccoli Sprouts Really Help Prevent Cancer?
Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter,
5/31/1999 Food or drug?
Forbes, by Philip E. Ross.
5/23/1999 Sprouting up: Green Valley Food germinates business in buds
The Dallas Morning News, by Cheryl Hall.
4/26/1999 Sprout Protection
Wegmans Grocery Chain, by Mary Ellen Burris.
4/16/1998 Broccoli Sprouts -- New Superfood to Fight Cancer
Prevention.Com, Nutrition News, by Holly McCord.
9/20/1997 Anticancer agent sprouts up unexpectedly
Science News Online, by J. Raloff.
9/16/1997 Researchers Find a Concentrated Anticancer Substance in Broccoli Sprouts
New York Times (posted on Rex Foundation), by Natalie Angier.
9/15/1997 Chemoprevention Models
Encyclopedia of Cancer, by Hans J. Prochaska.
Related article in Academic Press Encyclopedia.
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