Minneapolis, MN—Healthier diets have the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impact of agriculture and food production, according to research from the University of Minnesota and Oxford University, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). The researchers outlined the significance of the study, writing, "Dietary...
Coral Gables, FL—Fresh Del Monte Produce released its 2019 Sustainability Report, which identifies a series of goals that represent the company’s values and are intended to change the course of the planet for the better, according to a press release. Some key takeaways: Del Monte has exceeded its 10-year target...
Seattle, WA—PCC Community Markets will open its 13th store on Wednesday, November 13, at 9 am, according to a press release. The 24,000-square-foot store will be located at 1451 N.W. 46th street in Ballard, and will feature the co-op’s first fast casual restaurant, a rooftop deck, a sea life-inspired mural,...
In the United States, 32 million tons of plastic waste is thrown out every single year, holy crap! What’s worse is that this waste doesn’t just disappear. Plastic doesn’t compost, it can either leach dangerous chemicals such as phthalates, BPA, and flame retardants into the ground or it can turn...
B Lab released its Best For The Wold 2019 Honorees, including its Best For The World: Overall 2019 List, which honors the top 10% of Certified B Corps across all impact areas. These companies are described as "leading the way in the B Corp movement, showing others not only what’s...
In part 1 of this feature, titled The Evolution of Contract Manufacturing, WholeFoods asked contract manufacturers to identify the trends of today that will keep growing tomorrow—as well as what they see on the horizon that may take off in 2020. Here's a rundown of what's new and what's next.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since WholeFoods’ last supplier roundup, consumer trends have codified and become more pronounced. We’ve spent the year reporting on them, and keeping our readers abreast of new products meeting consumer demands. Now, it’s time to get a jump on what will be the consumer buzz in 2020, and take a...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Not so long ago, most consumers were drawn to a package because it looked good. Today they are drawn to a package because it does good—consumers want something that isn’t going to leach harmful chemicals into the body, and then sit in a landfill harming the planet or polluting our...
Portland, OR—Dr. Bronner’s is donating $150,000 in matching funds to the 2020 Psilocybin Service Initiative of Oregon Signature Drive, and is taking action to support the Global Climate Strike, according to two press releases. Regarding the Psilocybin Service Initiative, Sheri Eckert, co-founder of the Oregon Psilocybin Society, said in the...
Wildfires continue to rage in the Amazon--Reuters reports that there have been 72,843 fires detected by Brazil’s space research center INPE so far this year, which is an 83% increase over the same period of 2018, and is the highest number since 2010. Ecovia Intelligence, a specialist research, consulting & training...
