Kutztown, PA—Rodale Institute has released an online educational course available for free to anyone interested in learning about farming and organic agriculture. "Being a Regenerative Consumer" will cover a variety of topics relating to farming, such as pesticides, nutrition, what growing organic means, and why soil matters. When speaking about...
Kutztown, PA—Rodale Institute has launched the Rodale Institute Certified Advisor program, which certifies agricultural service providers to offer organic transition assistance, with the goal of building a network of local, trusted agricultural service providers backed by Rodale. Under the management of Rodale Institute’s Organic Consulting team, Rodale Institute Certified Advisors...
Tampa, FL—Products merchandised with Smart Shelf Tags did 3x better than the rest of their respective categories, according to a press release from Cornerstone for Natural. The numbers are based on SPINS retail sales data for Fresh Thyme Market. “It all speaks to how important shopper education and engagement truly...
London, England—Upcycled food products are expected to take off in 2022, according to Ecovia Intelligence. The group is predicting a surge in consumer demand as awareness rises, products become more visible, and the industry receives investments. New product launches and standards are already making upcycled foods more visible: ReGrained, Take...
Auburn, WA—Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) has announced its first GIG Virtual Learning Event of 2022: “Celiac Disease & NCGS: Today and into the Future with Dr. Stefano Guandalini,” to be held on Tuesday, January 18, at 8:00 p.m., open to all, with free registration. The event will cover topics of...
More than 8,000 workers at nearly 80 Kroger-owned King Soopers grocery stores around Colorado started a three-week strike on Wednesday, according to The Guardian. The strikes are in response to a union contract offer that a union member is calling “a crooked deal,” which won't solve the problems facing King...
Silver Spring, MD—FDA has announced in a letter of enforcement discretion that it does not intend to object to the use of certain qualified health claims regarding the consumption of magnesium and a reduced risk of high blood pressure, providing that the claims are appropriately worded to avoid misleading consumers...
Washington, D.C.—Organic & Natural Health Association will hold its annual conference on January 25-27, 2022, at DiamondHead Beach Resort in Fort Myers, Florida, according to a press release. The theme: “Resolution, Resourcefulness, Resilience: An Action Plan for Our Future.” The conference will open with optional networking events on January 24,...
Auburn, WA—The Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) certified 2,045 products from 171 brands in 2021, according to a press release. GFCO is a gluten-free certification program from the Gluten Intolerance Group. It requires certified products to contain 10ppm of gluten or less, which is twice as strict as the FDA standard.
Seattle, WA—PCC Community Markets is opening its Downtown Seattle location at 9 a.m. on January 19, 2022, according to a press release—and is celebrating the new year not only with a new location, but by hitting a milestone with its membership program, which now has more than 100,000 members. “We...
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