Greenwich, CT—GoodSAM Foods is launching “Building Networks" in partnership with Colombia-based Luker Chocolate. The goal: provide Colombian youth with skills and resources to teach social media etiquette. GoodSAM also committed to improving three Colombian schools in 2002. The program aims to empower youth in GoodSAM farmer communities to become leaders...
Washington, D.C.—Earlier this year, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee released a discussion draft of legislation to reauthorize FDA user fees for drugs, biologics, and medical devices—and the legislation includes the Durbin-Braun premarket approval concept. As WholeFoods Magazine reported, the Natural Products Association (NPA) has been cautioning...
Washington, D.C.—Pantry loading and supply shortages were a major issue during the pandemic, but the Organic Trade Association (OTA) reports that its latest Organic Industry Survey shows consumers returned to more stable, buy-as-you-need shopping patterns in 2021. Among the findings shared by OTA in a press release: Between 2020 and...
Seattle, Washington—A study published in the Journal of Nutrition showed that young adults who struggled with food insecurity had a higher rate of diabetes later in life. Researchers at the University of Washington studied 4,000 volunteers (as part of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health). The participants were between...
PASADENA, Calif.—Survey data suggests that 88% of people believe daily wins have an impact on a families’ well-being and sense of accomplishment, according to Nature’s Bakery. To celebrate small victories, like choosing healthy snacks and sips, the company has launched the Baked for the Win campaign in partnership with Bachelorette alums Catherine and Sean...
Naturally Informed, powered by WholeFoods Magazine and Trust Transparency Center, hosted the virtual conference Microbiome: Mastering the Market in May. Day one of the conference focused on foundational and emerging science, covering topics ranging from applications of the microbiome for human health, next generation of prebiotics, an update on the...
Ancient Nutrition has released its new brand anthem, called “Believe” to highlight the importance of nutrition through regenerative organic superfoods and its goal of healing the planet through ingredients and production. It showcases feeding the world and transforming the health of every individual and how our health is interconnected with...
Auburn, Washington—The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) is celebrating Celiac Disease Awareness Month and International Celiac Awareness Day on May 16 with education sessions and virtual events that focus on how to stay gluten-free. Another reason for celebrations: The organization’s 48th anniversary. Each week, the group has set forth to relieve gluten-related...
Bloomingdale, IL—In 2017, NOW spearheaded an industry self-policing program of testing unfamiliar brands found on Amazon. Using both internal and external labs including Eurofins, researchers compare results to the packaging claims on supplement and vitamin bottles. NOW has previously tested ALA, phosphatidyl serine, CoQ10, SAMe, and curcumin. In the most recent round...
Kerry Group announced the opening of its new, large-scale and modernized taste manufacturing facility across Africa. The new $40 million facility is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is planned to produce sustainable nutrition products. The new facility, over 100,000 square ft in size, will be one of the brand’s...
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