Brussels, Belgium—Codex Alimentarius has adopted a new framework for steviol glycosides. The Committee explained in the framework that there are two previously existing specification monographs for steviol glycosides, requiring that products consist of at least 95% steviol glycosides on a dried basis, taking into account the major glycosides stevioside and...
London, England—Unilever is simplifying its business structure, according to a press release, in order to focus more on individual categories. The company will move away from its current matrix structure, and organize around five business groups: Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition, and Ice Cream. Each group will...
AI nutrition technology company Spoon Guru has launched Health+, which uses behavior science to empower consumers to make choices that are both healthy and beneficial for the planet. Health+ allows customers to set goals for consuming healthier and more sustainable products, and then helps customers meet those goals by identifying...
Boulder, CO—The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., is giving back to the community of Boulder, Colorado, through donations of products from several brands, after the area was impacted by recent wildfires. The company's mainstay brand, Celestial Seasonings, is based in Boulder. Celestial Seasonings products will be donated, as will products from...
Kutztown, PA—Rodale Institute has released an online educational course available for free to anyone interested in learning about farming and organic agriculture. "Being a Regenerative Consumer" will cover a variety of topics relating to farming, such as pesticides, nutrition, what growing organic means, and why soil matters. When speaking about...
Kutztown, PA—Rodale Institute has launched the Rodale Institute Certified Advisor program, which certifies agricultural service providers to offer organic transition assistance, with the goal of building a network of local, trusted agricultural service providers backed by Rodale. Under the management of Rodale Institute’s Organic Consulting team, Rodale Institute Certified Advisors...
Tampa, FL—Products merchandised with Smart Shelf Tags did 3x better than the rest of their respective categories, according to a press release from Cornerstone for Natural. The numbers are based on SPINS retail sales data for Fresh Thyme Market. “It all speaks to how important shopper education and engagement truly...
London, England—Upcycled food products are expected to take off in 2022, according to Ecovia Intelligence. The group is predicting a surge in consumer demand as awareness rises, products become more visible, and the industry receives investments. New product launches and standards are already making upcycled foods more visible: ReGrained, Take...
Auburn, WA—Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) has announced its first GIG Virtual Learning Event of 2022: “Celiac Disease & NCGS: Today and into the Future with Dr. Stefano Guandalini,” to be held on Tuesday, January 18, at 8:00 p.m., open to all, with free registration. The event will cover topics of...
More than 8,000 workers at nearly 80 Kroger-owned King Soopers grocery stores around Colorado started a three-week strike on Wednesday, according to The Guardian. The strikes are in response to a union contract offer that a union member is calling “a crooked deal,” which won't solve the problems facing King...
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