Sanford, FL—Smart Baking Company is recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a special donation program, according to a press release. 10% of all Raspberry Cream Smartcake website purchase proceeds through October 31 will be donated to breast cancer research. The press release notes that more than 3.8 million people in...
Coral Gables, FL—Fresh Del Monte Produce released its 2019 Sustainability Report, which identifies a series of goals that represent the company’s values and are intended to change the course of the planet for the better, according to a press release. Some key takeaways: Del Monte has exceeded its 10-year target...
Tempe, AZ—Mung bean protein can improve physical strength in vegetarians, according to a new study from researchers at Arizona State University College of Health Solutions. Researchers studied the relationship between protein intake, strength, and lean body mass in 37 underactive vegetarians, according to a press release regarding the study. For...
Seattle, WA—PCC Community Markets will open its 13th store on Wednesday, November 13, at 9 am, according to a press release. The 24,000-square-foot store will be located at 1451 N.W. 46th street in Ballard, and will feature the co-op’s first fast casual restaurant, a rooftop deck, a sea life-inspired mural,...
95% of baby foods tested contain one or more toxic chemicals, including lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium, according to a press release regarding an investigation by Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF) and its partner organizations. One-quarter of foods tested contained all four heavy metals, which can affect brain development. The...
Downers Grove, IL—Fresh Thyme Farmers Market reportedly will be closing three locations on November 16: Lakeside (Omaha) and Grand Island, Nebraska; and Ames, Iowa, according to the Omaha World-Herald. The World-Herald shared a statement from Fresh Thyme President and CEO Chris Sherrell: “Like any organization experiencing rapid growth and expansion,...
Austin, TX—Whole Foods Market has released their top 10 food trends for 2020. The trends are: Regenerative Agriculture. The term describes farming and grazing practices that restore degraded soil, improve biodiversity, and increase carbon capture to create long-lasting environmental benefits. For more on what this is and how companies are...
Salt Lake City, UT—Whole30 is collaborating with the ASPCA through its Whole30 Approved program, making it the first branded dietary program to commit to comprehensive animal welfare standards, according to a press release. By 2021, all Whole30 Approved products will be required to be certified by an animal welfare program...
Norwalk, CT, and Hood River, OR—Reed’s Inc. entered into an agreement with Full Sail Brewing Co. for the development, marketing, and distribution of ready-to-drink Reed’s Craft Ginger Mules, which will be available in Classic and Zero Sugar, according to a press release. Reed’s Chairman of the Board and Interim CEO...
Los Angeles, CA—Seeds of Change, Mars Food’s organic brand, is partnering with Big Green for Plant a Seed Day 2020, according to a press release. Plant a Seed Day is a global movement started by non-profit organization Big Green and Founder Kimbal Musk to mobilize kids, families, and communities to...
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