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,...
Seattle, WA—PCC Community Markets announced in a press release that it will be the first grocery store in the world to pursue Living Building Challenge (LBC) Petal Certification. The LBC, run by the International Living Future Institute, is the world’s most rigorous green building standard, according to the release. The...
Akron, OH--Phillip Nabors, who co-founded Mustard Seed Market & Café with his wife Margaret in 1981, is stepping down as CEO and passing the family torch to sons Gabe and Abraham, according to a press release. Having previously served as director of marketing and category management, Gabe has been named...
Schaumburg, IL--Nourished: The Gluten Free, Allergy & Specialty Diet Festival will take place on June 1 and 2 at the Schaumburg Convention Center, according to a press release. In addition to the existing gluten-free and nut-free zones, paleo, keto and plant-based products will bring a variety of nutritional opportunities for...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its equity interest in Hain Pure Protein Corporation and has reported financial results for the third quarter ended March 31. The Pure Protein Corporation, which, according to a press release, includes the FreeBird and Empire...
Norwalk, CT—Responding to a survey showing that 88% of moms would give children ginger ale for an upset stomach, Reed’s Inc. pointed out in a press release that there is “almost no real ginger in conventional ginger ale sodas and certainly not enough for a functional benefit.” “There is strong...
Barcelona, Spain—A new study focused on 2,200 mother-child pairs found that when pregnant women ate more nuts during the first trimester, their children did the best in tests measuring cognitive function, attention capacity and working memory. The study was published in the European Journal of Epidemiology. It used data from...
Bedford Park, IL—Replacing refined carbohydrates with fresh avocado can significantly suppress hunger and increase meal satisfaction, according to a study released by the Center for Nutrition Research at Illinois Institute of Technology. The study, published in Nutrients, was conducted on 31 overweight and obese adults, according to a press release.
New York City, NY—Tyson Foods plans to launch a meat substitute this summer, according to CNN. The product will have a limited launch, CEO and president Noel White said during an analyst call, according to CNN, but Tyson has been considering alternatives to animal protein for a while. Earlier this...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. announced in a press release that it has completed the divestiture of the WestSoy tofu, seitan and tempeh businesses to Keystone Natural Holdings. The WestSoy plant-based beverage business, however, was retained by Hain Celestial. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Mark...
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