New Port Richey, FL—SENPA has formed a subcommittee to evaluate how its SOHO Healthfest event on May 29-31 in Irving, Texas, can be expanded to welcome additional retailers and suppliers looking to make up for lost show time, according to a press release. Debra Short, Executive Director of SENPA, said...
New York, NY—Plant Based World Conference & Expo announced in a press release that plant-based buyers from Kroger and Whole Foods Market have joined the PBW Buyer’s Council for the 2020 expo, scheduled for June 5-6 at the Javits Center in New York City. Matt Thomas, Buyer’s Council Chair, Co-Owner...
Silver Spring, MD—FDA has outlined a 2020 action plan to help advance the safety of leafy greens. FDA notes in their plan that leafy greens like romaine lettuce are safely consumed daily, but that the produce has often been implicated in outbreaks of foodborne illness—for instance, the recurring outbreaks of...
Broomfield, CO—Horizon Organic has announced a commitment to become carbon positive by 2025, which would make it the first national dairy brand to become carbon positive across its full supply chain, according to a press release. In other words, it will surpass carbon neutrality, actively removing emissions from the atmosphere.
Auburn, WA—The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) is rebranding the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) mark to support its expanding presence in international markets, according to a press release. To date, the release says, over 60,000 products from 51 countries have earned GFCO certification, which confirms that a product meets strict standards...
Anaheim, CA—Following the official postponement of Natural Products Expo West due to concerns regarding novel coronavirus, COVID-19, many in the industry took to social media to discuss what can be done to support smaller companies and emerging brands that are expressing concerns about lost investment and missed opportunities to spread...
New York, NY—KIND has launched KIND EQUALITY, a multi-faceted program intended to support the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), a constitutional amendment that would guarantee equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex. It's part of KIND's multi-year Snack and Give Back project. A press release says that KIND...
San Diego, CA—Chosen Foods, producer of avocado oil and avocado-inspired kitchen condiments, is revealing a new brand identity, which showcases the brand’s “cross-border heritage,” according to a press release. The redesign is intended to “ignite a passionate community united in the celebration of pure avocado.” It was designed in collaboration...
Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced in a press release multiple personnel changes and open roles within its senior management team. To start, the company announced an extension of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Steven L. Spinner's employment agreement to July 31, 2021. Sean Griffin, Chief Operating Officer, will...
Minneapolis, MN—A vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables, and soy may lower risk of stroke in comparison to a diet including meat and fish, according to a study published in Neurology. The study involved two groups of people from Buddhist communities in Taiwan where a vegetarian diet is encouraged, and...
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