Washington, D.C.—Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) has brought back the Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act, a bill which would help support farmers, increase access to healthy foods for consumers, and provide funding to programs that support local agriculture. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has introduced in the Senate companion legislation to...
Washington, D.C.—When President Obama signed the latest budget appropriations bill at the end of March, ensuring that the government would be funded through the end of fiscal year 2013, section 735 of that bill became law. Many sought to stop this 22-line provision, dubbed the “biotech rider” by opponents, on...
New Chapter of Brattleboro, VT hosted a seminar to help clear up any rumors over the recent investment of Procter and Gamble (P&G) in the company. “We’re here to share our truth,” said Paul Schulick, founder of New Chapter, with CEO Kyle Garner nodding at his side. Schulick started off...
The Beer, Wine and Spirits Marketplace at Expo West hosted 23 companies showcasing new and interesting products, representing what the natural alcoholic beverage section of the industry has to offer from all over Europe and the United States. Some packaging trends that were presented in the Marketplace were wine companies...
The second annual Hall of Legends induction ceremony, honoring pioneers and influential figures in the natural products industry, was held after Expo West show hours on March 8. This year’s class of nine inductees included: Patricia Bragg, Bragg Live Food Products John Christopher, Christopher Herbs and Nature’s Way Randy Dennin,...
Here are a few take-home points from educational sessions attended by WholeFoods editors. Featured speaker Rip Esselstyn, author of The Engine 2 Diet, advocated for what he calls the “plant-strong lifestyle.” He told the story of his younger days as an endurance athlete, and how he came to adopt a...
Two herb-focused groups took time out at Expo West to honor some important people in their circles. At the 8th Annual American Botanical Celebration (ABC), ABC honored five individuals/companies for their contributions to the herbal community. The James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award went to Martin A. Lee...
Benicia, CA-based InterHealth Nutraceuticals, Inc. signed an exclusive agreement with Milbar Laboratories of East Haven, CT for the sales of Numelle nutmeg extract. The extract is said to brighten the skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and redness, and increase skin firmness. Albion Human Nutrition opened a new cell...
Oakland, CA-based Numi Organic Tea introduced a new version of its Fair Labor Practices (FLP) program. It is a proprietary product and supply chain verification program that uses a continuous improvement model to improve labor and work-place conditions. The FLP program can be applied to any agricultural supply chain,...
Here are a few environmental news updates. A new report produced by the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) reveals that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made repeated use of a loophole to approve 65% of pesticides in the market, amounting to about 10,000 chemicals, without much if any evidence...
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