GOED, the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s, of Salt Lake City, UT, published a 500-page report about  omega-3 raw materials. The report includes breakdowns by every omega-3 oil source, end product application and geography. The Ingredient Market Report is available for $5,000. In other news, GOED updated its GOED Voluntary Monograph. Says the group, “The update was undertaken to recognize the industry’s significant growth and the development of many new omega-3 oils and products.”

Soho Flordis International of Reno, NV, adopted bacopa through the American Botanical Council’s Adopt-an-Herb Program.

BeNatural Company became the first Columbian company to receive the Natural Product Association’s Natural Certification for several products in its Biozean line.

Natural Vitality of Austin, TX, received Non-GMO Project Verification for its Plant-Sourced Minerals naturally chelated ultra minerals. The Natural Vitality product line is now almost 80% Non-GMO Project Verified.
 

 

Published in WholeFoods Magazine, February 2016