Increasing consumer interest in food purity, ecology and environmental protection support the ongoing timeliness of Frances Thicke's book "A New Vision for Iowa Food and Agriculture." Drawing on his lifelong experience as a family farmer, soil scientist and organic dairy farmer Thicke's thesis unites concerns about CAFOs, nutritious organic dairy...
New York City, NY — Students in the New York City school system now have a healthier breakfast option available to them in the form of Back to the Roots cereals, reports The New York Times. Oakland, CA-based Back to the Roots produces cereals that are certified organic, are non-GMO...
Organic foods have become a prevalent movement in today’s world, but what is it about organic foods that make people not only spend a few extra dollars, but completely change their lifestyles? The benefits of organic farming compared to conventional farming span from bodily health to environmental health, including animal...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Besides the enormous array of innovative products showcased at Natural Products Expo West, the show is an exceptional source of education as well as a time to meet and reconnect with fellow industry professionals. Taking place again at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA from March 8 – 12, Expo...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Genetically modified organisms (GMOs), to say the least, are a hot button issue. However, while the debate about the potential risks of GMOs continues to rage in the mainstream food industry, scientific community and political arena, within the natural products industry, the position is clear: NO GMOs. For this reason,...
Kilkenny, Ireland — Glanbia Plc has announced that it will invest a total of €181 million to acquire Newport Beach, CA-based Grass Advantage LLC (Amazing Grass) and Netherlands-based Body & Fit. The acquisitions in plant nutrition and the direct-to-consumer channel, respectively, are a strategic fit with the Glanbia Performance Nutrition...
Essen, DE — The Aldi supermarket chain plans to reinvent its look and product selection to deliver a modern and wholesome shopping experience to their customers. With the investment of $1.6 billion, the company also expects to grow to more than 1,300 locations by 2020. Aldi will be adding natural...
It is a common understanding in physics that for every action there is an equal and opposite re-action. This is Newton's Third Law of Motion. Scientists explain that whenever an object pushes on another object, the object pushing is actually propelled back in the opposite direction with equally powerful force...
Austin, TX — Whole Foods Market will be focusing on current store growth in their new quarter instead of opening the recently forecasted 1,200 new stores across the U.S. The retailer has experienced low same-store sales in the last six quarters, and they’ll close down nine stores up until April...
Washington, D.C. — On January 19, 2017, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) recommended removing 11 substances from the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances for use in organic production or as ingredients or on processed products labeled as “organic.” The 11 substances include...
