South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo—A new partnership is aiming to promote better livelihoods for local coffee farmers in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), while protecting the region’s critically endangered Grauer’s gorilla. Guillaume Le Cunff, CEO of Nespresso, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be joining this...
Arnhem, Netherlands—What ranks as the #1 concern for consumers? According to Innova Market Insights Top Ten Trends for 2022, health of the planet has overtaken personal health as the top priority and the biggest driver of consumer behavior in the year ahead. Innova explained in a press release: Consumers tell...
White Plains, NY—Danone Institute North America, a nonprofit established by Danone North America, has announced the five winning teams of the “One Planet, One Health” initiative, a grant program intended to promote resilient and sustainable local food systems. Each team will receive $30,000 in grant funds to develop and execute...
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has issued two new brochures covering sustainable harvest and good stewardship best practices for oshá (Ligusticum porter) and saw palmetto (Serenoa repens). Both brochures are available for free, and both are available in English and Spanish, recognizing the large Spanish-speaking population of...
Seattle, WA—Two PCC Community Markets locations have become Living Building Challenge (LBC) Petal-Certified, according to a press release. The West Seattle and Bellevue locations join the Ballard location in meeting the requirements for the Materials, Place, and Beauty Petals. “By working with ILFI to reduce harmful chemicals in our stores...
Secaucus, NJ—Lycored shared marigolds to highlight its sustainability efforts as part of its sixth annual Heart + Soil Day, according to a press release. On September 25, in California, Lycored created a wall filled with hundreds of marigolds arranged in the shape of a footprint. Employees handed out those marigolds...
The consumer data crunchers at FMCG Gurus recently posed this question: Is it right to invest in sustainable packaging? The answer: Yes, it most definitely is (1). Consumers want it and are willing to pay for it, and the planet needs it: Containers and packaging make up a major portion...
Optimize quality control amid COVID-triggered supply chain challenges 2020 was a record-breaking year for supplement sales. The experts presenting at “Top Trends in a Post-Pandemic Age: State of the Health & Nutrition Industry” at SupplySide East in August told the tale in numbers: The U.S. saw a 14.5% increase...
Heerlen, Netherlands—Royal DSM has announced a series of new quantifiable commitments aimed at addressing urgent societal and environmental challenges regarding how the world produces and consumes food, with a deadline of 2030. These commitments cover three areas where the company feels it can make a positive impact: Health for People,...
Boulder, CO—Palm Done Right has announced September as Palm Done Right month. The educational platform will be raising awareness of brands that are committed to creating a better future by using organic, sustainable, and ethical palm oil. Throughout the month, the platform will highlight retailers who have joined the movement,...
