Lakewood, CO—In conjunction with Organic Month, Natural Grocers is partnering with Beyond Pesticides to celebrate all things organic. The campaign aligns with Natural Grocers' belief that organic farmers, producers, and retailers can improve human health and the health of the environment. Jay Feldman, Executive Director of Beyond Pesticides, spoke on the importance of...
All around the world, people are worried. What used to be a fringe concern is now a top global issue, with fears over climate change escalating. According to the 2022 Mintel Consulting Sustainability Barometer, the number of global consumers who now cite climate change as a top three environmental concern...
WholeFoods Magazine invited companies in the natural products industry to showcase how they are going above and beyond with their environmental and social sustainability efforts. Read on for the latest efforts from companies throughout the supply chain (listed in alphabetical order), and get a glimpse at their goals for a...
Vista, CA—Dr. Bronner’s has released its eighth annual All-One! Report, which describes the company’s philanthropic efforts, environmental impact, and developments from 2021. The initiative was named “Leading with Heart.” In addition to outlining Dr. Bronner's support for activist efforts, this year's report gives an overview of the brand’s international donations through...
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is gearing up to host its 10th Botanical Congress virtually on August 16-17, 2022. This two-day virtual symposium, themed “Botanicals and Planet Earth, 2022,” will explore issues directly impacting companies and individuals conducting business in the botanical/herbal and dietary supplement industries. As this year...
Arnhem, Netherlands—The health of the planet is now a top global concern, surpassing human health. That's according to Innova's Lifestyle & Attitude Survey. The number one trend from the survey was joint responsibility: Consumers believe trust and transparency are important in product creation. In the category of food habits, reducing...
Washington, DC—Farmers who are part of Fairtrade Certified Producer Organizations have more farming resilience and sustainability over a 10-year period,according to a recently published study. The farmers had higher wellbeing in times of global crisis with the certification practices behind them. Fairtrade Benefits and Protections Fairtrade farms had better economic outcomes,...
Washington, D.C.— Researchers who led a comprehensive study published in Nature determined that animal migration and rising temperatures may cause virus spread to new areas, potentially to humans. The study suggests that the climate crisis had an impact on human health, and the greatest risk factor for another pandemic is climate...
Pandemics, food insecurity, climate change, social injustice...COVID-19 has placed a bright spotlight on these dire problems. In this panel discussion, changemakers discuss urgent issues and the essential steps forward for the health of people and the planet. Tune in for insights from: Jessica Schiff, MS, Research Assistant, Harvard C-CHANGE (00:31)...
Virtual—The Naturally Informed event Immunity: Mastering the Market offered a vast amount of information, all focused on immunity—from a data viewpoint, a scientific viewpoint, a business viewpoint, and more. For instance, here’s some fast facts, displaying the sheer range of perspectives showcased in this event: Immunity supplement sales have declined...
