Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) wrote a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom asserting the necessity of keeping essential businesses, including health food stores, to remain open under new COVID-19 restrictions. California is announcing a regional stay-at-home order triggered by ICU capacity. The order explains that health officials are...
South Plainfield, NJ—WholeFoods has announced a partnership with Cornerstone For Natural, a business management software and enterprise resource planning solutions company, and creator of ELI Codes. Created in 2018 by Ron Klein, the ELI Code technology can be placed on digital or print media, connecting consumers more closely with brands...
A new survey has found a gap between Gen Z customers and Boomers, according to a press release from Ingredient Communications, suggesting that brands and retailers need to market products differently based on target consumer. Through SurveyGoo, Ingredient Communications surveyed 1,000 adults in the US and UK in September 2020.
Chicago, IL—The American Nutrition Association (ANA) has launched the Nutritional Genomics Training & Certification program, according to a press release. It is approved for Continuing Medical Education credits. The program trains healthcare professionals to be able to personalize nutrition interventions using nutritional genomics, the press release explains. Clinicians will learn...
A federal judge in Oklahoma has refused to block a law requiring plant-based foods to relabel their packaging. Upton's Naturals is appealing the ruling. In September, the Plant Based Foods Association and Upton’s Naturals, along with the Institute for Justice, filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Oklahoma food labeling...
Naperville, IL—KeHE Distributors has opened a new distribution center located in West Ellettsville, in southern Indiana, according to a press release. The 376,512 square-foot facility will replace the distribution center in Bloomington, IN. The distribution center uses energy-efficient LED lighting, an Alta cooler and freezer system, and energy monitoring systems.
[caption id="attachment_78658" align="alignright" width="315"] The PCC Community Markets store located in the Ballard Neighborhood. Image courtesy of PCC.[/caption] Seattle, WA—The PCC Community Markets store in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle is the first Living Building Challenge (LBC) Petal-Certified grocery store in the world, according to a press release. PCC met...
Deerfield, IL—FoodChain ID has created a Vegetarian, Plant-based, and Vegan (VEG) certification program, according to a press release. The VEG Program prohibits the use of GMOs, requires the identity of all ingredients to be preserved, and requires traceability of all products and ingredients all the way back to the source.
New York, NY—KIND has entered into an agreement to acquire Nature’s Bakery, a family-owned company that sells snacks such as Fig Bars. A press release says that this will “build on KIND and Mars’ shared vision to build out a platform of brands and products that make wholesome snacking choices...
In this episode of The Natural View, WholeFoods Editor-in-Chief Maggie Jaqua and Todd Pauli of 24 Stories talk with Heather Wainer, Publisher of WholeFoods Magazine, and Len Monheit, CEO of Trust Transparency Center, to discuss what's in store for the Naturally Informed virtual event series in 2021. Naturally Informed events...
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