New York, NY—The Specialty Food Association (SFA) is canceling its Summer Fancy Food Show, according to a press release. The show was scheduled for June 28-30 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York. However, given the pandemic and the crucial role played by the Javits Center in fighting...
Patagonia Provisions is offering an expanded marketplace to help likeminded farmers, ranchers, fishermen, artisans, and brands who are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press release. The release notes that “frontline workers” doesn’t just apply to doctors and nurses—it also applies to the farm workers who plant, harvest,...
Oakland, CA—In celebration of Earth Day, Numi Organic Tea has pledged to go carbon neutral by 2023. The company explained in a press release that it will use a combination of emission reductions and offsets to achieve the goal. Reem Hassani, Chief Brand Officer and Co-Founder of Numi Organic Tea...
Boulder, CO—Palm Done Right has announced in a press release that GOODFISH is its newest brand partner. GOODFISH is a snack brand selling 100% traceable Wild Alaskan Sockeye crispy salmon skins. It has chosen Palm Done Right palm olein for frying due to GOODFISH’s commitment to sustainability and traceability. GOODFISH...
Bonn, Germany—A ketogenic diet may help in certain cases of asthma, according to a new study from the University of Bonn. A press release on the topic explains that asthma patients react to any concentration of some allergens with severe inflammation. The release explains that a part of the immune...
New data from Nielsen shows how COVID-19 has impacted food and beverages categories. Noteworthy: While shelf-stable products and meat continue to perform well, consumers have increasingly been reaching for fresh produce. The overall poduce deptartment is up +26.4% for the week ending 3/28/20; and up +20.9% for the four-week period...
New York, NY—Fruit Street Health, a diabetes prevention program offered through live group video conferencing with Registered Dietitians, has teamed up with plant-based meal kit company Purple Carrot to provide dietitian-approved, plant-based meals to Fruit Street participants, according to a press release. In response to COVID-19, Fruit Street is now...
Sacramento, CA—The California Grocers Association (CGA) has released its list of Top 10 Tips for Safe Shopping to help guide best practices for consumers. "Convenient and safe access to food and essential products at local grocery stores is more critical than ever during these uncertain times," said Ron Fong, President...
UPDATE April 8, 2020: As of 7:45 AM EST, the order to close health food stores has not been lifted for the state of Nevada, according to the NPA. The association told WholeFoods Magazine in an email that Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford have not...
People following a plant-based diet while also frequently eating unhealthy foods, such as sweets, juices and refined grains, showed no heart health benefits compared to those not following a plant-based diet, according to a scientific release from the American College of Cardiology (ACC). Researchers tracked the diets and development of...
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