Kerry Group announced the opening of its new, large-scale and modernized taste manufacturing facility across Africa. The new $40 million facility is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is planned to produce sustainable nutrition products. The new facility, over 100,000 square ft in size, will be one of the brand’s...
Good Earth has announced the relaunch of two legacy teas, in addition to launching the Be the Good campaign, aimed at inspiring individuals to do acts of good. To celebrate the company's 50th Anniversary, they have relaunched Decaffeinated Lemongrass and Black Chai Tea. Along with their full line of teas,...
Washington, D.C.— Researchers who led a comprehensive study published in Nature determined that animal migration and rising temperatures may cause virus spread to new areas, potentially to humans. The study suggests that the climate crisis had an impact on human health, and the greatest risk factor for another pandemic is climate...
Monterey, CA—Organic fresh produce sales continued to grow in the first quarter of 2022, increasing by 4% from the same period last year and topping $2.3 billion for the quarter. That's according to the Q1 2022 Organic Produce Performance Report released by Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Category Partners. The report...
Saint Paul, MN—National Co+op Grocers (NCG) has released its 2021 Food Co-op Impact Report. NCG, which joins together 148 food co-ops whose leaders work together to elect their board and represent the goals and aspirations of 1.3 million food co-op members from communities across 38 states, said the report spotlights the ways food...
KeHE Distributors announced the return of its holiday show. The digital portion of the event will be held June 9-21 on KeHE CONNECT, and the in-person event is scheduled to take place in Chicago, IL at McCormick Place from June 15-16 (KeHE continues to monitor and assess the evolving impact...
Auburn, Washington—To kick off Celiac Awareness Month, the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) will host a one-hour virtual education session, titled “Staying Safely Gluten-free: At Home and Beyond," on May 3 at 5pm PST/8pm EST. The talk will include information on how gluten-intolerant and sensitive persons can protect themselves from accidental...
Seattle, Washington– PCC Community Markets has released its annual Co-op Purposes Report 2021, including past achievements and current goals. The report highlights the company’s efforts in charity, employee culture, and diversity and inclusion progress. It gives the market direct accountability to its community and membership, which grew by 13% in...
Portland, Oregon—Neutral Foods, a carbon-neutral food company, announced funding with several celebrity investors who support the company's vision for developing a more sustainable food system. Among the backers: NBA stars Lebron James and Kevin Love, musicians John Legend and Questlove, and author Emily Ratajkowski. The new investors will be joined...
Los Angeles—Miyoko’s Creamery, Animal Outlook, and Mercy for Animals have partnered to create an online toolkit that serves as a resource to help animal farmers transition their farms to plant-focused operations. Mercy For Animals’ Transfarmation project has helped farmers transition to plant-focused farming, growing both hemp and mushrooms, while Miyoko’s Dairy Farm...
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