Washington, D.C.—President Trump announced his intent to nominate Stephen Hahn, a cancer specialist and hospital administrator, to lead the FDA. According to Politico, this would be Dr. Hahn’s first public service post in 25 years, if the Senate confirms him. Dr. Hahn was chairman of the radiation oncology department at...
Downers Grove, Il—Chris Sherrell, President and CEO of Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, has announced his departure from the company, according to a press release. Sherrell has led Fresh Thyme since its beginning in 2012. It currently has 77 stores, primarily in the upper Midwest. “I am extremely proud of the...
As the 10th annual Non-GMO Month, which the Non-GMO Project describes as North America’s largest celebration of the consumer’s right to choose non-GMO, comes to a close, we want to keep the conversation going. The annual October event raises awareness about GMOs, helps drive sales of non-GMO products, and supports the brands...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market reported results for their third quarter 2019, ended September 29, in a press release. Highlights include: Net sales of $1.4 billion, an 8% increase from the same period in 2018 Comparable store sales growth of 1.5% and two-year comparable store sales growth of 3% Net income...
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Congressman Anthony Brindisi (D-NY) introduced the Real Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully (MEAT) Act in the House of Representatives on October 28, which will codify the definition of beef for labeling purposes, reinforce existing misbranding provisions, and enhance enforcement measures available to USDA if...
Orlando, FL—Nielsen announced its predictions for technology, consumer packaged goods (CPG) and retail for 2020 and the coming decade in a press release. Nielsen anticipates that 2020 will represent an inflection point for trust and transparency, 5G, and time to purchase in the retail and consumer landscape. The predictions are...
Consumer Reports (CR) tested turmeric and echinacea supplements from multiple brands, and concluded that several didn’t meet CR’s standards for lead levels and bacteria levels, and that three didn’t contain the levels of key ingredients advertised on the label—findings decried by the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) and the Council...
Terra Bella, CA—Setton Pistachio raised over $71,000 for this year’s Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraiser dedicated to helping communities combat cancer, according to a press release. This is the sixth year in a row that Setton Farms has raised money for Relay for Life, through food...
Washington, D.C.—A panel of organic farmers testified before a Congressional committee on Wednesday, urging lawmakers and USDA to advance organic and enforce organic standards, according to a press release from the Organic Trade Association (OTA). The growers told members of the House Agricultural Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research that...
Brooklyn, NY—Chlorophyll Water has announced that its packaging will now be landfill biodegradable, designed to eliminate pollution, reduce GHG emissions and recover clean renewable energy. A proprietary additive attached to the bottles contains organic materials, designed to attract microbial activity within the landfill, the company says. In under 7 years,...
