Although the body produces a small amount of choline on its own, we need to obtain the rest from our diets in order to help us meet optimal levels and maintain good health. While new diet fads and lifestyle choices might lead us to less choline intake, luckily there are...
Broomfield, CO—Horizon Organic has announced a commitment to become carbon positive by 2025, which would make it the first national dairy brand to become carbon positive across its full supply chain, according to a press release. In other words, it will surpass carbon neutrality, actively removing emissions from the atmosphere.
Vista, CA—Dr. Bronner’s has a lot to celebrate: The company is releasing its 2020 All-One Report, unveiling a new limited-edition “Heal Earth!” label on its Castile Liquid Soap bottles, and announcing that its Virgin Coconut Oil is its first product to become Regenerative Organic Certified, according to a press release.
Fairfield, NJ—Bono, a producer of extra virgin olive oil in Sicily, is executing a plan to add energy efficiencies and conserve water as it scales up production to meet demand, according to a press release. Guarding against potential water shortages in Sicily, Bono has invested in a new centrifuge which...
New York—Hälsa Foods has announced a program to convert dairy farmlands to grow organic oats as an alternative for dairy farmers, according to a press release. Hälsa co-founders Helena Lumme and Mika Manninen explained their reasoning: “Oats are one of the most environmentally friendly ingredients for making plant-based milks and...
Antarctica—Aker BioMarine is launching an unmanned solar-powered ocean data drone (Sailbuoy) as part of its operations in the Antarctic to advance a new data-driven era of sustainable fishery and fishery management, according to a press release. The two-meter-long data drone collects, processes, and transmits density and distribution data from wherever...
Walking the Las Vegas convention center, post show, I waded through the mounds of plastic trash and waste. I looked around as I was walking out the door, starting to process what was happening… The convention center was packed that weekend—the entire place was full. North Hall, South Hall, upstairs,...
What does it mean to be an environmentalist today? The pioneers of this movement knew decades ago that the survival of the Earth and everyone on it would depend on making changes, and soon. But is today’s environmental community inclusive enough? And what is the role for a consumer products...
New York, NY—Sustainability, plant-based, and regenerative agriculture are just a few of the topics we expect to hear even more about in the upcoming year—but what else is on tap for 2020? WholeFoods Magazine spoke with Phil Kafarakis, President of Specialty Food Association (SFA), to get the gourmet take on...
Ann Arbor, MI—HealthTech BioActives has developed an active form of B12, MecobalActive, which is produced sustainably to avoid negative effects on the environment, according to a press release. Cai Berg, President of Berg Nutrition, exclusive U.S. distributor of MecobalActive, notes in the release that the production of the methylcobalamin form...
