Downers Grove, IL—Univar Solutions has announced a collaboration with the nonprofit food business incubator The Hatchery Chicago, which is now home to Univar’s new Food Solution Center. The Food Solution Center is part of a specialized network of Solution Centers around the globe, which include formulation labs, research and development...
Washington, D.C.—Fairtrade America, an independent third-party certification that partners with farmers and workers to negotiate better working conditions, has released five key trends that will impact how brands source ingredients and work to have a larger impact on people and planet in 2022. Shoppers are increasingly looking for ethically sourced...
Silver Spring, MD—FDA has granted a citizen petition on acacia (also known as gum acacia, or gum Arabic), and has proposed that acacia be included as part of FDA’s definition of dietary fiber. The citizen petition in question was submitted by Nexira, Alland & Robert, and Importers Service Corporation. Dietary...
Los Angeles, CA—Koe kombucha is getting a fresh look and an upgraded recipe, according to a press release. The new brand architecture embraces trends in fashion, art, and pop culture, showcasing bright colors, retro striping, and geometric fruit illustrations, the press release says. It was developed by design firm Turnstyle,...
Saint Paul, MN—National Co+op Grocers (NCG) is continuing its investment in Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund Food Box Program, which connects Black farmers who have lost market share due to the pandemic with families in their communities that don’t have enough to eat. “Food co-ops gave NCG a mission...
Lake Success, NY—Hain Celestial has completed its acquisition of That’s How We Roll, producers of ParmCrisps and Thinsters. The total purchase price was approximately $259m in cash, subject to adjustment for working capital, according to a press release. That’s How We Roll was acquired from Clearlake Capital Group. “ParmCrisps and...
Virtual—Innovations in sustainable and plant-based foods will be showcased at the 12th North American edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit on January 24-27, 2022. Organized by Ecovia Intelligence, the executive summit will be hosted on a customized online platform. The event will explore developments in sustainable proteins, regenerative agriculture, upcycled...
Orlando, FL—SOHO Expo, produced by SENPA, successfully took place at The Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, on December 2-5. More than 1,300 attendees, including retailers and exhibitors, gathered to learn about the latest in the natural products industry. The weekend kicked off with SOHO’s annual golf...
Monterey, CA—The Organic Grower Summit, presented by Western Growers, took place last week in Monterey, CA, showcasing new innovations and technologies in the agriculture community. The two-day event featured eight educational sessions covering various industry-related topics, including the use of robotics and the difficulties of growing organically in Mexico. The...
Seattle, WA—PCC Community Markets has announced the recipients of its annual Diverse Entrepreneur Grant Program providing free capital to underrepresented small businesses, and has also announced the artist installations for the Downtown Seattle and Kirkland stores. The grant program functions in partnership with the Seattle-based nonprofit Ventures, which works to...
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