Washington, D.C.—On April 14, the U.S. Congress passed the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act of 2021; on April 23, President Biden signed it into law. One major impact: Along with the top eight major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybean), sesame...
Solana Beach, CA—Kashi has joined 1% for the Planet, committing to the donation of 1% of its annual sales to nonprofit organizations that support a variety of environmental causes. As part of the commitment, the two organizations will host three virtual events “There was no better time than Earth Month...
Missoula, MT—Kamut International has announced that Bob Quinn will step down as President of the company and pass over the reigns to his nephew, Trevor Blyth. This spring, the brand celebrates 35 years since the introduction of its ancient grain, KAMUT Brand khorasan wheat, to the markets. "I was always...
San Diego, CA—Chosen Foods is celebrating its Hispanic heritage with a four-part docuseries highlighting other Hispanic entrepreneurs in their respective fields. The series drops May 5 and will be available to watch on Chosen Foods website, YouTube, and Instagram. The docuseries is the first iteration of an ongoing series that’ll...
Denver, CO—The Upcycled Food Association (UFA) has introduced a new certification mark, providing consumers clear guidance about the presence of upcycled food ingredients in food, beverages, cosmetics, pet food, personal care products, household cleaners, and dietary supplements. A press release on the topic cites Project Drawdown as stating that eliminating...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group has completed the divestiture of its North America non-dairy beverage brands, Dream and Westsoy, to SunOpta Inc. for $33 million, according to a press release. The sale is subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Related: Hain Celestial Expands its Partnership with Folds of Honor Health...
Monterey, CA—The Organic Produce Network and Category Partners have released the Q1 2021 Organic Produce Performance Report, according to a press release, finding a 9.3% increase from the same period in 2020. Organic fresh produce sales and volume in Q1 2021 maintained the trend established in March of last year,...
Nashville, NC—On March 24, 2021, Netflix Released "Seaspiracy", a documentary investigating the harm that humans do to marine species. In response to viewing the doc, Douglas Hines, Chairman of Atlantic Natural Foods which produces a seafood alternative, TUNO, released a statement about the state of the fishing industry. Hines draws...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation and School Garden Support Organization (SGSO) Network, announced that it will host a virtual garden-based learning event on April 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. PT on growingschoolgardens.org. The 45-minutes event taught by students, Growing School Gardens: Seeding a Healthy Future for Our Youth, will explore...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. has expanded its partnership with Folds of Honor, a 501C-3 national nonprofit dedicated to providing educational scholarships to the families of fallen and disabled American service members. Hain has pledged to donate a portion of its proceeds from Celestial Seasonings teas and The...
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