Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) reported that, for the first time since 1969, President Joe Biden is hosting the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. This conference follows a series of meetings held in recent months during which White House officials strategized with nutrition and health experts. The goal: to end hunger and increase...
Washington, D.C.—As WholeFoods has reported, California bill AB-1341: Dietary supplements for weight loss and over-the-counter diet pills restricts access to dietary supplements and, in certain situations, requires a prescription to access these health products. The Natural Products Association (NPA) called the passage of the bill, which is awaiting the signature of California's governor “a...
Seattle, WA–Positively Natural Network, which hosts the Positively Natural Marketplace trade show and educational conference in the Western Region, announced a name rebrand. The private, wholesale buyer show will now be known as the Natural Products Pacific (NPP) Tradeshow and Educational Conference to better reflect the event's purpose. This shift comes...
Three independent global studies showed positive reduction against COVID-19 and upper respiratory illnesses when consuming BLIS K12, according to a press release from Blis Technologies. The company released the three studies in a white paper to demonstrate the benefit of BLIS K12 for respiratory health for both adults and children, and...
Washington, D.C.—The launch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) $300 million Organic Transition Initiative takes real steps to build the next generation of organic producers and strengthen organic supply chains, according to the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Tom Chapman, CEO and Executive Director of OTA, said this is the largest single investment in...
Pleasant Prairie, WI—Good Foods has donated $50,000 in product and monetary donations to eight regional food banks as part of their Dip Into Summer tour. Each organization was chosen based on its shared goal of fighting food insecurity. The recipients are: San Diego Hunger Coalition – $5,000 monetary donation Hunger Fight...
New York, NY—Wicked Kitchen has announced the acquisition of plant-based seafood brand Good Catch, taking over the company's North American channels. The two brands were founded by brothers Chad and Derek Sarno, both chefs. According to the announcement, they are merging the brands to support one mission: “Creating amazing foods that...
NextFerm signs agreement for production NextFerm Technologies Ltd. announced a manufacturing agreement for the production of its vegan protein, ProteVin with a subcontractor in Europe. The commissioning of the plant will be completed in the second half of 2023 with a yearly production capacity of approximately $10M, with future expansion...
Aurora, CO—KeHE Distributors unveiled its new space in a celebration with key partners and local dignitaries, who were invited to join lunch, a warehouse tour, and a ribbon cutting ceremony. Among the guests were Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman, who was welcomed by President & CEO Brandon Barnholt. The expansion provides KeHE...
Las Vegas, NV—From October 31 to November 4, 2022, natural products industry members will gather at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas for SupplySide West and Food ingredients North America (FiNA). The event focuses on the exploration, discovery, innovation, and marketing strategy around the development of finished consumer goods that drive...
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