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Natural Products Industry News Briefs: Nutrasource, CHPA, ABC and More!

There's a lot happening in the natural products industry. Find out about the latest!

April 5, 2023

There's a lot happening in the natural products industry. Find out about the latest certifications, expansions, research, and more!

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Beyond Nutrition: 8 Food & Beverage Companies That Are Making a Difference

Spotlight on companies that are committed to using simple, nutrient-dense ingredients while also adopting sustainable practices to improve our ecosystem and benefit local communities.

March 22, 2023

Carolina Schneider

Highlights from Natural Products Expo West: Spotlight on companies that are committed to using simple, nutrient-dense ingredients while also adopting sustainable practices to improve our ecosystem and benefit local communities.

Herbalist & Alchemist Increases Herb Extraction Capacity, Publishes 2022 Sustainability Report

March 21, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Herbalist & Alchemist (H&A) has settled into its new location, and now boasts increased production capacity to meet demand for its liquid and solid botanical extracts. In more big news, H&A released its 2022 Sustainability Report, which recaps sustainability progress made in 2021 and outlines the company’s efforts, including reaching the milestone of zero waste.

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Aker BioMarine Launches Circular Company

December 21, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Oslo, Norway—Aker Biomarine's take on waste: “There is no waste, only resources astray." That's the word from Aker CEO Matts Johansen, who recently announced the launch of AION, a certified B Corp offering products and services to businesses aiming to recycle waste and re-use materials with a goal of being...

Charlotte's Web Acknowledged for "Good Work" With Regen Ag, Community Care

September 4, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Boulder, CO—Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. has earned B Corporation certification, according to a press release. In connection with the certification process, and as approved by shareholders of the company, Charlotte’s Web has converted to a “benefit company” in accordance with the Business Corporations Act. Certified B Corps are for-profit companies...

Company Profile: Herbalist & Alchemist

July 23, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

Herbalist & Alchemist’s mission is to develop, manufacture and distribute herbal supplements that are of the highest quality, manufactured from plant material that originates in harmony with the environment: organically grown, ethically wild-crafted or sustainably harvested. David Winston RH(AHG), Founder and President of Herbalist & Alchemist, is an internationally known...

Bluebird Botanicals Becomes Certified B Corp, Hires New President

December 6, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Louisville, CO—Bluebird Botanicals announced that it has officially become a certified B Corporation. In a separate press release, the company announced that Josh Luman has joined the company as President. Bluebird has become one of more than 3,000 companies in 71 countries and 150 industries that meet higher standards of...

B Lab Announces Best For The World 2019 Honorees

October 7, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

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...

KeHE Aims to Help Eradicate Human Trafficking

August 23, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Naperville, IL--KeHE, a B Corp, announced that it is joining in the effort to help eradicate human trafficking by partnering with Truckers Against Trafficking. Worldwide trafficking is a $32 billion industry, according to a press release by KeHE. In the U.S., nearly 170,000 people are trafficked every year in the U.S.,...

"Look, It's All Connected": Dr. Bronner's Releases All-One Report

May 17, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Vista, CA—Dr. Bronner’s, which holds the third highest score ever received by a Certified B Corp, has published its fifth annual All-One Report documenting the company’s commitment to corporate responsibility, social justice, and environmental sustainability, according to a press release. Dr. Bronner’s made $122.5 million in net revenue in 2018,...