Austin, TX—Whole Foods Market has launched Sourced for Good, a third-party certification program to support responsible sourcing, according to a press release. The program is replacing Whole Trade Guarantee, evolving in order to support workers, communities, and the environment, looking to bring about measurable positive impacts for farmworkers and their...
Portland, OR—The fifth edition of the International Guide to Fair Trade Labels has been released by a coalition of advocacy groups and academics from around the world, led by Commerce Équitable France, according to a press release. It includes the collaborative efforts of Fair World Project (USA), Fairness FR (France),...
Moms Across America (MAA)—a non-profit national coalition of moms with the motto "Empowered Moms, Healthy Kids" has launched the Moms Across America Gold Standard—a multi-tiered seal of approval for brands focused on organic practices and eco-friendly procedures. The goal, according to a press release: "to take the mystery out of...
Vista, CA—Dr. Bronner’s is launching a new documentary, Journey to Pavitramenthe, which tells the story of fair trade small-scale farmers in India that produce regenerative organic mint oil for Dr. Bronner’s products, according to a press release. Pavitramenthe farmers grow mint for Dr. Bronner's. According to the release, they grow rotations...
For a while now, consumers have been changing their dietary habits either by choice or because of a food intolerance or allergies. Some of these changes were influenced by product trends and others through personal research and interest. Now, as product trends such as gluten-free die down for the average...
The number of socially conscious consumers is on the rise. Their shopping preferences comprise a good percentage of today's retail sales. As a result, research findings report that surveyed health, environmental and socially conscious shoppers are more likely to purchase a chocolate bar that supports endangered wildlife or a manufacturer...
Once Again Nut Butter 12 S. State St., P.O. Box 429, Nunda, NY 14517, www.oanb.com Hazelnut spread Once Again Nut Butter announces the first in their line of specialty products, Hazelnut Spread Amoré with Cocoa & Milk. This organic, Non-GMO Verified, fair trade certified, product brings a delightful personal indulgence...
