Monterey, CA—Total organic fresh produce sales and volume saw double-digit growth in the second quarter of 2020, according to the Q2 2020 Organic Produce Performance Report, released by the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners. A press release on the topic says that sales of organic fresh produce sales topped...
Unilever announced results for the first half of 2020: Developed markets are up 2.4%, and emerging markets are down 1.9%, for an overall sales decline of 0.1%, according to a press release. Other highlights: Turnover decreased 1.6% Operating profit excluding currency increased 3.8%, before a negative impact of 3.2% from...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Students all over the country are getting geared up to go back to school, but how many students are finishing up summer reading while releasing their first novel? In August, Mikaila Ulmer, Founder and CEO, of Me & the Bees (who has already been busy with her own company for...
Seattle, WA—PCC Community Markets announced its expansion on the Puget Sound’s east side with the opening of Bellevue PCC on Wednesday, August 12. With this opening, the co-op will have 15 locations across the Puget Sound. [caption id="attachment_75509" align="alignright" width="242"] Kirkland PCC Rendering[/caption] Additionally, PCC announced that the Kirkland PCC...
Boulder, CO—#SudsUpSustainably, a new campaign from mission-based educational platform Palm Done Right (PDR), aims to increase consumer awareness around making sustainable choices while washing hands and being mindful of the impact on communities, forests, and wildlife. This campaign will run from July 20 to August 9, leading up to the third annual...
Monterey, CA—The 2020 Organic Grower Summit (OGS) has been cancelled due to the impact of COVID-19, according to a press release. The summit was scheduled for December 9-10. It was slated to feature an exhibition trade show floor showcasing technology, equipment, soil amendment, and related supply chain partners connecting with...
Austin, TX--TerraPurezza has announced a partnership with Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch in Spicewood, Texas, to create a comprehensive, replicable example of regenerative agriculture. The 500-acre ranch will be transformed into a RegenAg farm by restoring native prairie, recharging aquifers, and improving soil quality using heritage breed livestock. The site will...
Reforming national dietary guidelines to help people eat healthier and more sustainably could prevent deaths from chronic diseases and cut greenhouse gas emissions—but, according to an analysis published by The BMJ, most dietary guidelines are not compatible with these targets. An international research team set out to compare the health...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. has completed the divestiture of Danival to a subsidiary of Wessanen N.V., according to a press release. Danival sells organic products made from fruits and vegetables sourced from France. A press release from Wessanen notes that Danival supports more than 30 farmers in...
New York, NY—HumanCo announced its acquisition of a majority stake in organic, plant-based ice cream brand Coconut Bliss. With a focus on ethics, sustainability, clean plant-based options, and support from HumanCo partnership, Coconut Bliss will continue creating the desserts, while also focusing on product innovation, expanded distribution and increased marketing...
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