South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo—A new partnership is aiming to promote better livelihoods for local coffee farmers in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), while protecting the region’s critically endangered Grauer’s gorilla. Guillaume Le Cunff, CEO of Nespresso, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be joining this...
Washington, D.C.—After more than a decade of service to the Organic Trade Association (OTA) and the organic community, CEO Laura Batcha plans to step down in spring 2022. The trade association announced that it has hired global organizational consulting firm Korn Ferry to lead its search for a new CEO...
Kevin Langan Gillespie, 54, of Amherst, NH, passed away on September 25, 2021, after an 18-month fight against rhabdomyosarcoma. Loved ones shared the news of his passing, and celebrated his life in an obituary that fondly recalled his love of family, outdoor adventures, and the natural products industry. Kevin graduated...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation has given $3m in grants to 115 nonprofit organizations, according to a press release. “Sprouts is committed to strengthening local food systems by providing our communities with access to fresh, nutritious food, and empowering children with the knowledge and resources to live a healthier life,”...
Mushrooms may benefit mental health, according to new research led by Penn State College of Medicine. Penn State researchers used data on diet and mental health collected from more than 24,000 U.S. adults between 2005 and 2016, and found that those who ate mushrooms had lower odds of having depression.
Austin, TX—Layn Natural Ingredients has adopted Sophora japonica, otherwise known as Japanese pagoda tree, Japanese sophora, or Chinese scholar tree, according to a press release from the American Botanical Council (ABC). “[Our] adoption of Sophora japonica is important because at the core of Layn Natural Ingredients’ vision is innovating natural...
San Francisco, CA—Gryphon Investors has signed an agreement to acquire Metagenics, Inc. from Alticor Inc., according to a press release. This is Gryphon’s third investment in consumer health products, and first investment in the nutritional health category. "We are delighted to partner with the team at Gryphon as we plan...
France—Weishardt, a global supplier of fish gelatin and fish collagen peptides, has achieved Friend of the Sea certification, according to a press release. “It has been wonderful to work with Weishardt,” said Paolo Bray, Director of Friend of the Sea. “Their embrace of sustainable practices aligns with their overall approach to scientific production...
Arnhem, Netherlands—What ranks as the #1 concern for consumers? According to Innova Market Insights Top Ten Trends for 2022, health of the planet has overtaken personal health as the top priority and the biggest driver of consumer behavior in the year ahead. Innova explained in a press release: Consumers tell...
Morristown, NJ, and Mumbai, India—OmniActive Health Technologies’ Gingever ingredient is now Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS), according to a press release. Gingever is a high-potency ginger extract designed to help support digestive and immune health at a low dose. Obtaining GRAS status allows for the ingredient to be used in...
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