Deerfield, IL, and Ploufragan, France—FoodChain ID has acquired Nutraveris, a scientific and regulatory affairs consultancy and technology software provider. It supports and advises agri-food, pharmaceutical, personal care, ingredient, and nutraceutical companies to help them reach full market approval of their supplements, ingredients, and health products, according to a press release.
Sausalito, CA—Patagonia Provisions announced the launch of its new spice line, and shared the story of the seed that inspired the line. Rewind 50 years: It's 1968, and Yvon Chouinard, Founder of Patagonia, is camping with friends to climb Monte Fitz Roy with Patagonian gauchos. The group stops to rest...
Haddonfield, NJ—Reviva Labs is hosting a second Virtual Zoom Demo on August 26, the company has announced. The demo has 50 spots available. Participants will receive four samples to try during the demo, which will be hosted on Zoom by Nancy Reimer, Reviva’s Director of Education & Training. Reimer will...
Washington, D.C.—Organic exporters will be able to travel around the globe in September—from the comfort of their own homes, according to a press release from the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Virtual meetings will allow exporters to explore business opportunities, learn about new markets, network, and show off products to buyers,...
Winnipeg, Manitoba—Lentils and beef are a people- and environment-friendly combination, according to a new study funded by Lentils.org and Pulse Canada. The study performed a life cycle assessment to evaluate the environmental impact of a beef burger made with 33% cooked lentil puree. It found that the blend reduces the...
Viola, WI—GoMacro announced in a press release that the company has partnered with the village of Viola, Wisconsin, to power all residences, businesses, and schools there by 100% renewable wind energy. GoMacro worked with the Viola Municipal Electric Utility, the Upper Midwest Municipal Energy Group (UMMEG), and renewable energy advisors...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. has reported results for its second quarter ended June 28, 2020, in a press release. Highlights include: Net sales of $1.6 billion, a 16% increase from the same period in 2019 Comparable store sales growth of 9.1% and two-year comparable store sales growth of 9.2%...
Wageningen, Netherlands—Unilever and Algenuity are partnering to explore the potential of microalgae protein, according to a press release. Algenuity specializes in developing microalgae for use in consumer products, and will work with Unilever’s R&D team in the Foods and Refreshment division to explore ways of bringing microalgae-based foods to market.
Washington, D.C.—A bill under consideration in the Massachusetts State Legislature yesterday would place a costly burden on small businesses that are already struggling with the economic crisis related to COVID-19, according to a press release from the Natural Products Association (NPA). The proposal would require businesses to place weight loss...
Virtual—A key finding from FMCG Gurus Global Sustainability 2020 survey: 63% of consumers say they are concerned about the environment, and 53% say brands should be doing more to protect the environment. By 2021, Nielsen estimates that one quarter of total store sales in the U.S. ($150 billion) will be...
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