Virtual—Innovations in sustainable and plant-based foods will be showcased at the 12th North American edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit on January 24-27, 2022. Organized by Ecovia Intelligence, the executive summit will be hosted on a customized online platform. The event will explore developments in sustainable proteins, regenerative agriculture, upcycled...
Orlando, FL—SOHO Expo, produced by SENPA, successfully took place at The Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, on December 2-5. More than 1,300 attendees, including retailers and exhibitors, gathered to learn about the latest in the natural products industry. The weekend kicked off with SOHO’s annual golf...
Monterey, CA—The Organic Grower Summit, presented by Western Growers, took place last week in Monterey, CA, showcasing new innovations and technologies in the agriculture community. The two-day event featured eight educational sessions covering various industry-related topics, including the use of robotics and the difficulties of growing organically in Mexico. The...
Seattle, WA—PCC Community Markets has announced the recipients of its annual Diverse Entrepreneur Grant Program providing free capital to underrepresented small businesses, and has also announced the artist installations for the Downtown Seattle and Kirkland stores. The grant program functions in partnership with the Seattle-based nonprofit Ventures, which works to...
Philadelphia, PA—Grovara, a global wholesale platform, has joined the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA), intending to play an active role in helping the industry meat worldwide demand for plant-based food and beverages, according to a press release. Global sales of plant-based foods are expected to grow from $35b this year...
Danone North America, owner of Horizon Organic, will meet one of the requests of Northeast organic producer groups, in order to mitigate the damage resulting from Danone’s decision to move its milk sourcing to the west, a decision which leaves 89 organic dairies in the northeast without a market. As...
Lake Success, NY—Following several strong quarters, Hain Celestial is now looking to solidify the position it holds. The company is acquiring ParmCrisps and Thinsters, two fast-growing brands offering convenient snack products, from Clearlake Capital Group. The acquisition deepens Hain’s position in the snacking category “and represents a significant step in...
East Palo Alto, CA—Vori, a digital B2B ordering platform, has added Wyld CBD, a manufacturer and distributor of CBD-infused gummies and sparkling water, to its grocery supplier network, according to a press release. “Before Vori, the sales and order fulfillment process was completely manual," said Chris Trenholme, Director of Sales...
Baltimore, MD—SIMPLi has achieved Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC) for its quinoa and lupini beans, according to a press release. Specifically, its quinoa and bean producers in Peru have received ROC Bronze from the Regenerative Organic Alliance. “The responsibilities of farmers and food producers, and the role they play in our...
Australia and Maine—Yogurt is associated with lower blood pressure for those with hypertension, according to a new study performed by researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) in collaboration with researchers from the University of Maine. UniSA researcher Dr. Alexandra Wade explained the concept in a press release: “Dairy...
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