Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition has announced keynote speakers for its Now, New, Next conference, taking place virtually October 14-16. According to a press release, the speakers will be: Steven Tave, Director of FDA’s Office of Dietary Supplement Programs, will discuss regulatory priorities on October 14; Zachary Karabell, Global...
Mouscron, Belgium—Cargill has unveiled plans for a “House of Chocolate” complex at its Mouscron, Belgium site, located alongside the company’s existing chocolate production plant. A press release from Cargill explains that the new complex will include "a state-of-the-art chocolate experience center, a unique pilot plant, a sensory lab, and creative...
Washington, D.C.—The Organic Trade Association (OTA) announced efforts to host a Congressional fly-in to address climate change, which will take place over a two-week period from September 21 to October 2. Nearly 60 organic stakeholders from across the country representing the entire organic supply chain will “virtually converge" on Capitol...
Oklahoma City, OK—The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA), Upton’s Naturals, and a founding board member of PBFA have teamed up with the Institute for Justice (IJ) to file a federal lawsuit challenging a new Oklahoma food labeling law as a violation of the First Amendment, according to a press release.
Brooklyn, NY—Whole Foods Market has opened its first delivery-only store in Brooklyn NY, according to Reuters. A press release from Amazon says that the planning for this store format began more than a year ago. [caption id="attachment_76672" align="alignnone" width="1024"] The interior of Amazon's new delivery-only Whole Foods Market. Image courtesy...
Warsaw, IN—Egg Innovations announced that the company is continuing the sustainable and ethical production of eggs on its 1,000 acres of farmland by investing in regenerative farming practices. The focus, according to a company release, is on regenerative shell egg farming to foster a symbiotic relationship between chickens and the...
Lakewood, CO—Natural Grocers and its customers raised $260,000 for local food banks during the store's 65th anniversary celebration in August. The fundraising success was driven by multiple initiatives, including a 5-cent reusable bag contribution, anniversary sales donations, and customer generosity, the company reported. The donations will provide high-quality food via...
Vista, CA—Dr. Bronner's has announced its Heal Soul! campaign, designed to educate on the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy to treat mental illnesses and other ailments at the intersection of mind, body, heart, and soul. This year, the company has donated over $3 million to support these efforts, and has created...
Pittsburgh, PA—GNC Holdings, Inc. has canceled its auction and now aims to sell the company to China-based Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Holding Co. As Bloomberg reported, GNC said that since no other qualified bids had emerged by last week’s deadline, the company is seeking approval to sell its assets to Harbin,...
Kraft Heinz Co. is selling a chunk of its cheese businesses, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Its U.S. natural-cheese business, as well as a mix of other cheese brands both in North America and internationally, will be going to France-based Groupe Lactalis SA for $3.2 billion. The brands...
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