Fairfield, NJ—Bono, a producer of extra virgin olive oil in Sicily, is executing a plan to add energy efficiencies and conserve water as it scales up production to meet demand, according to a press release. Guarding against potential water shortages in Sicily, Bono has invested in a new centrifuge which...
Sacramento, CA—A new study from UC Davis Health suggests that dietary components, rather than obesity itself, may lead to skin inflammation and the development of psoriasis. A press release on the topic notes that previous studies have shown that obesity is a risk factor for the development or worsening of...
New York—Hälsa Foods has announced a program to convert dairy farmlands to grow organic oats as an alternative for dairy farmers, according to a press release. Hälsa co-founders Helena Lumme and Mika Manninen explained their reasoning: “Oats are one of the most environmentally friendly ingredients for making plant-based milks and...
Loma Linda, CA—A global transition to a vegetarian diet would have significant impacts in the battle against global warming and other environmental concerns, according to research from Loma Linda University School of Public Health. A press release on the topic notes that food production is a major contributor to increased...
Dallas, TX—A natural compound found in cruciferous vegetables may play a role in controlling non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a new study led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists. The compound is called indole, and it is found in gut bacteria, as well as veggies including cabbage, kale,...
San Francisco, CA—GrubMarket announced its acquisition of Organic Harvest Network, a provider of organic produce, according to a press release. GrubMarket will provide Organic Harvest Network with additional technological expertise and a vast existing customer base across the West Coast. GrubMarket also plans to expand Organic Harvest Network’s existing produce...
Denver, CO—Ardent Mills is purchasing Andean Naturals’ quinoa sourcing, cleaning, and packaging operation in Yuba City, CA, according to a press release. The purchase is expected to be finalized in mid-February 2020. The purchase is intended as a further investment in specialty grain capabilities and in The Annex by Ardent...
Auburn, WA—In the last two months of 2019, The Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) certified 103 products from 21 brands, according to a press release. Products carrying the GF logo have met strict gluten-free standards; GFCO performs desk audits of ingredients and suppliers, as well as regular on-site inspections and monitoring...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group has reported financial results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2019, in a press release. Highlights include: Net sales of $506.8 million decreased 5% compared to the prior year period. When adjusted for foreign exchange, divestitures, and SKU rationalization, net sales decreased 1%.
Evanston, IL, and Pennsylvania—Eating red meat and processed meat drives risk of heart disease up, according to new research from Northwestern University and Cornell—and eating a plant-based diet drops that risk, according to separate research from Penn State. The study from Northwestern and Cornell, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, pooled...
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