Monterey, CA—The Organic Produce Network and Category Partners have released the Q1 2021 Organic Produce Performance Report, according to a press release, finding a 9.3% increase from the same period in 2020. Organic fresh produce sales and volume in Q1 2021 maintained the trend established in March of last year,...
Nashville, NC—On March 24, 2021, Netflix Released "Seaspiracy", a documentary investigating the harm that humans do to marine species. In response to viewing the doc, Douglas Hines, Chairman of Atlantic Natural Foods which produces a seafood alternative, TUNO, released a statement about the state of the fishing industry. Hines draws...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation and School Garden Support Organization (SGSO) Network, announced that it will host a virtual garden-based learning event on April 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. PT on growingschoolgardens.org. The 45-minutes event taught by students, Growing School Gardens: Seeding a Healthy Future for Our Youth, will explore...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. has expanded its partnership with Folds of Honor, a 501C-3 national nonprofit dedicated to providing educational scholarships to the families of fallen and disabled American service members. Hain has pledged to donate a portion of its proceeds from Celestial Seasonings teas and The...
Smithfield, VA—Pure Farmland has launched Pure Growth Project, a grant program that promotes gardening in the community and at home. The brand is aiming to provide financial support to neighborhood farms and eligible food projects to increase the availability of locally grown produce. From April 14 through June 15, 2021,...
California—Kevin’s Natural Foods has released findings from its consumer behavior survey, exploring the impacts COVID-19 has had on American’s eating habits. The survey included over 150 adults and compared their decisions and views on diets from March 2020 to March 2021 year. Survey results found that 2/3 participants are preparing...
Austin, TX—Whole Foods Market has launched Sourced for Good, a third-party certification program to support responsible sourcing, according to a press release. The program is replacing Whole Trade Guarantee, evolving in order to support workers, communities, and the environment, looking to bring about measurable positive impacts for farmworkers and their...
Arnhem, Netherlands—Innova Market Insights' 2020 Consumer Survey showed that consumers are prioritizing health, variety, sustainability and taste—leading them to consider plant-based foods. This year, the market researcher expects consumers to demand new products and extra sophistication under the plant-based umbrella. Manufacturers have gotten the message. The use of plant-based claims...
Austin, TX—Me & the Bees lemonade is now available in over 800 Target food cafes across the country as a grab-and-go offering, according to a press release. The distribution deal puts the lemonade in all 50 states. Target will be offering the drink in Classic, Prickly Pear, and Ginger flavors.
The Empower Project has selected its first winner: Bon AppéSweet, a gelato company founded and run by a single mother. “There are so many potential pitfalls when launching a business and it’s very hard for someone like me—a Black woman and single mother—to attract traditional financing,” said Thereasa Black, Founder...
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