Morristown, NJ—PLT Health Solutions has entered a partnership with Vitamin Angels to support the nonprofit’s mission of providing nutritional support to underserved communities around the world, according to a press release. The partnership also supports PLT’s People+Planet initiative, part of the company’s social responsibility efforts. The goal: Reaching over 1...
Austin, TX—The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has published a new Laboratory Guidance Document (LGD) on St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) raw material and products, according to a press release. The document provides guidance for industry, academic, and regulatory analytical laboratories, allowing them to accurately and adequately test for...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided against a critical review and subsequent scheduling of kratom, according to the WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) Summary assessments, findings, and recommendations. The ECDD looked at seven substances: Brorphine, Metonitazene, Eutylone, 4F-MDMB-BICA, Benzylone, Kratom, and Phenibut. The first two were added...
L'il Critters reached its $50,000 goal of matching and contributing donations that will go towards supporting families in need this holiday season. The company achieved this goal in one week and is continuing to raise donations through December 30th, as part of the "No Hunger Holidays" program in partnership with...
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...
Vista, CA—For the eighth year in a row, Dr. Bronner's philanthropy program has supported efforts to put an end to exploitation and suffering of animals used for food. From 2013 through 2021, Dr. Bronner's has donated over $3.5 million to organizations that align with their efforts to expose and reduce...
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...
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