Guelph, ON—In an effort to gatekeep against companies with misleading claims, and inaccurate or false COAs, Nutrasource Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Services announced the launch of a new global certification program called NutraStrong Certification. This certification is an industry-spanning program that classifies products with relevant and specific standards for each product category, according to the...
Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced an agreement with Cornerstone for Natural to bring the company's Smart Shelf Tag program to UNFI’s suppliers and retailers. Smart Shelf Tags are retail shelf tags augmented with ELi QR Codes. The tags are based on QR code technology and can be read natively...
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...
New York, NY—Two ingredients from IFF Health, Go-Less Men and SoyLife Complex, have been certified by the Upcycled Certified Program and deemed eco-friendly. Transparency in Sourcing The Certified Program is part of the Upcycled Food Association’s verification process. What does this certification mean for the brand? “IFF is a long-devoted advocate...
Garden Grove, CA--Alkemist Labs has announced a two-tiered program created to help ingredient suppliers and finished product companies share their test results with their customers and consumers as a demonstration of quality. The program is quickly catching on, with several companies already on board. Focusing on botanical and fungal products,...
Boulder, CO—Natural Habitats, through its sustainability initiative/movement Palm Done Right, announced the release Palm Positive+, A Reference Guide. The reference guide, now available for download and in hardcopy, was created to dispel health myths, promote supply chain transparency, profile the people behind sustainable palm, and educate on this ingredient. The guide details the history...
Trust has been in the news a lot over recent years. In these noisy times with information literally bombarding us, it’s worthwhile to step back and take stock of trust signals that influence us even subconsciously, to better understand the decisions we make. Furthermore, the saying “trust takes years to...
Arlington, VA—FMI and NielsenIQ have released the Transparency in an Evolving Omnichannel World report, which found continued high demand among consumers for transparency from food retailers and manufacturers: 64% of shoppers said they would switch from a brand they usually buy to another brand that provides more in-depth product information,...
As we head into 2022, the natural products industry, like others, is trying to return to some semblance of normalcy. One must ask though, is that retro-normal realistic, or have we entered totally uncharted ground? We suspect the latter, and know that the cycle between prediction and outcome has never...
In 2022, wellness is going to be driving the major trends in the industry. Everyone’s pursuit of wellness will be different, however, and these are some of the top trends to watch for in the coming year. Clean Food and Beverage Promote Transparency Many clean foods and beverages are...
