[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In the quest to source safe, pure foods and supplements, "organic" and "sustainable" seem to be interchangeable terms. After all, isn't sustainable agriculture ''certified organic?" Maybe not! As a result, when seeking to label, trace and define natural and organic products, we may have to add "sustainable" to the...
London, England—The global organic food industry is undergoing consolidation, according to Ecovia Intelligence. The company noted in a press release that in one week in April alone, three major deals involved established organic food companies in Europe and North America. Royal Wessanen was acquired by an investment consortium, which also...
Phoenix, AZ—True Food Kitchen announced its “Cobb for a Cause” promotion in support of the Environmental Working Group (EWG) in a press release. As part of the brand’s Earth Month celebration, True Food Kitchen will donate $1 to the EWG for every Good Earth Kale Cobb salad sold in their...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Carmel Valley, CA—Today’s organic shoppers are more mainstream and diverse than most stereotypes of pro-organic shoppers, according to a survey conducted by Earthbound Farm. The “Annual Organic & Other Lifestyle Choices” survey looked at information regarding a myriad of lifestyle habits, including music and hobby choices, pet ownership, and meal...
Washington, D.C.--Members of the Organic Trade Association’s Farmers Advisory Council are heading to Washington to meet with members of Congress on February 5-6. Twenty-two farmers from 11 states will participate, including dairy farmers, grain and specialty crop growers, and egg and livestock producers. The goal: To familiarize the freshman lawmakers with organic...
Washington, D.C.—President Trump has signed the farm bill, which had bipartisan support in Congress, into law. The bill expands crop insurance coverage to new crops, including barley and hops, and legalizes industrial hemp. Reactions from within the natural products industry were positive. "The era of hemp prohibition is over,” Jonathan...
I had the unique pleasure of renting a luxury apartment under construction. The bed was not available at move-in, and three weeks later after many sleepless nights and much internet surfing, I had become an expert on what one does not want in the name of a mattress or bedding,...
Baltimore, MD —The Organic Trade Association annual awards dinner served up inspiration along with some delicious organic fare. The Growing the Organic Industry Award went to Margaret Scoles. The executive director of the International Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA), she brought her grandchildren with her and mentioned her first inspection, 30...
Oral health is a concept commonly associated with aesthetics. So many people take care of their teeth because they don’t want to feel self-conscious when interacting with other people. While that is important, it’s not the only purpose good dental hygiene and habits serve. In fact, oral health affects the...
Lecithin is a naturally occurring fatty acid that is said to play a major role in maintaining energy balance and supporting metabolic function. Important for the digestion of the fats and oils necessary to maintain efficient brain and nerve function, lecithin is an important dietary component necessary to support optimal...
