Bans are being lifted on reusable grocery shopping bags as science emerges showing that the likelihood of transmission is minimal, according to Eater. At the beginning of the pandemic, San Francisco banned reusable bags, stopped enforcing its ban on single-use plastic bags, and stopped requiring grocers to charge for single-use...
Lillie’s Q has launched a new Hot Sauce. Blended together with hot peppers, red jalapenos, habanero chilis, red bell peppers, cane sugar and cider vinegar, it is sold for $5.49. The sauce contains no preservatives, artificial colors, flavors or high fructose corn syrup and is made with all-natural and gluten-free...
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) has released a draft version of a proposed rule to strengthen organic enforcement. The proposed amendments are “intended to protect integrity in the organic supply chain and build consumer and industry trust in the USDA organic label by strengthening organic...
A number of coconut water and oil products are made using the labor of trained monkeys, according to an investigation from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). A report from BBC explains that while humans can pick around 80 coconuts per day, trained monkeys can pick up...
Washington, D.C.—The Environmental Working Group (EWG) commissioned laboratory tests on hummus and chickpeas samples, and found glyphosate in more than 80% of non-organic samples. It was detected at far lower levels in organic versions, according to a press release. Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the world, the...
Rahway, NJ—Veggies Made Great has narrowed submissions to its Health Care Heroes initiative and is asking the Natural Products Industry to vote. The winner and nominator will both win free Veggies Made Great products for one year, the company announced in a press release. Commenced in June, the initiative has been collecting...
San Francisco, CA—What is the best placement for plant-based meat products? In December 2019, the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) launched a plant-based meat test with Kroger, to answer that question. The study involved 60 test stores in three states (Colorado, Indiana, and Illinois), which placed all plant-based meat in...
Washington, D.C.—The State of Hawaii recently proposed new state regulations for consumable hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) products, according to a statement from the Natural Products Association (NPA), which notes that Hawaii is the latest state to try and fill the “vacuum” left by FDA’s decision not to regulate CBD; Texas...
Even a modest increase in consumption of fruit, vegetables, and whole grain foods could decrease risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to two observational studies published in The BMJ. Noting that vitamin C and carotenoid levels are more reliable indicators of fruit and vegetable intake than using dietary questionnaires,...
Gwennie On The GO has launched two new organic and non-gmo teas: Poppin’ Green on the Go Genmaicha and Immune Protection On the Go. The Poppin’ flavor is made with green tea and roasted brown rice, includes antioxidant polyphenols, and has a nutty taste. Immune flavor is made with ginger...
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