Mexico City, Mexico—Coconut beverage-maker Kokomio is updating its shipping materials to be more sustainable: The company will process husks from its coconuts into shipping materials for the transportation of its beverages, with the expectation that the materials will provide superior and sustainable insulation. The new initiative is expected to be...
A number of coconut water and oil products are made using the labor of trained monkeys, according to an investigation from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). A report from BBC explains that while humans can pick around 80 coconuts per day, trained monkeys can pick up...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There have been some attacks on coconut oil in recent years due to its saturated fat content, but the research shows that all saturated fats are not equal. “There is relatively little overlap between the types of saturated fatty acids found in the animal fat lard and the vegetable oils...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As we start to gear up for the warmer weather and longer days, we’re thinking about spending more time enjoying exciting adventures and relaxing getaways—and increasingly consumers are looking to simplify their routines to maximize their fun-in-the-sun time. Transparency Market Research reports that people are reaching for multi-function products—and they...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Back in July 2019, the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) and The Good Food Institute released data on retail sales of plant-based foods. The findings: Retail sales of plant-based foods had grown 11% between April 2018 and April 2019, compared to 2% growth in the overall retail food market (1).
Spring, TX—The Coconut Coalition of the Americas (CCA) has launched an initiative to make it clear that coconuts are not tree nut allergens, according to a press release. CCA will spearhead the effort to request that FDA revise the FALCPA Guidance Document to remove coconut from the list of tree...
Spring, TX—June 26, 2019, has been designated as the first annual National Coconut Day. Established by the Coconut Coalition of the Americas (CCA), this special day will celebrate all things coconut and raise awareness about the benefits of coconut. “Coconut is increasing in popularity through its use in beverages, baking,...
CBD has a huge following, and the pace of growth shows no signs of slowing: CBD, hemp, phytocannabinoids, endocannabinoids, full-spectrum extract, CBD isolate—as the hemp plant gets more popular, the debate over what forms are best, how to best label it, how to sell it and how to handle legal issues...
Natural Products Expo West is, of course, a great place to see where the Industry is headed. CBD was everywhere—except in grocery: It is still technically an illegal food additive. There’s no doubt that once the FDA has worked out a regulatory pathway, it’ll be in everything, but in its...
Coconut Bliss announces two new clean label single-serve ice cream bars: Raspberry Acai in Chocolate and Vanilla Island in Chocolate. The new chocolate dipped ice cream bars are Certified Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, dairy-free, soy-free, and certified gluten-free. They feature ethically sourced Fair-Trade dark chocolate, dried acai, and Madagascan vanilla. Bliss...
