Silver Spring, MD—FDA has granted a citizen petition on acacia (also known as gum acacia, or gum Arabic), and has proposed that acacia be included as part of FDA’s definition of dietary fiber. The citizen petition in question was submitted by Nexira, Alland & Robert, and Importers Service Corporation. Dietary...
Los Angeles, CA—Koe kombucha is getting a fresh look and an upgraded recipe, according to a press release. The new brand architecture embraces trends in fashion, art, and pop culture, showcasing bright colors, retro striping, and geometric fruit illustrations, the press release says. It was developed by design firm Turnstyle,...
Saint Paul, MN—National Co+op Grocers (NCG) is continuing its investment in Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund Food Box Program, which connects Black farmers who have lost market share due to the pandemic with families in their communities that don’t have enough to eat. “Food co-ops gave NCG a mission...
Lake Success, NY—Hain Celestial has completed its acquisition of That’s How We Roll, producers of ParmCrisps and Thinsters. The total purchase price was approximately $259m in cash, subject to adjustment for working capital, according to a press release. That’s How We Roll was acquired from Clearlake Capital Group. “ParmCrisps and...
Virtual—Innovations in sustainable and plant-based foods will be showcased at the 12th North American edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit on January 24-27, 2022. Organized by Ecovia Intelligence, the executive summit will be hosted on a customized online platform. The event will explore developments in sustainable proteins, regenerative agriculture, upcycled...
Orlando, FL—SOHO Expo, produced by SENPA, successfully took place at The Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, on December 2-5. More than 1,300 attendees, including retailers and exhibitors, gathered to learn about the latest in the natural products industry. The weekend kicked off with SOHO’s annual golf...
Monterey, CA—The Organic Grower Summit, presented by Western Growers, took place last week in Monterey, CA, showcasing new innovations and technologies in the agriculture community. The two-day event featured eight educational sessions covering various industry-related topics, including the use of robotics and the difficulties of growing organically in Mexico. The...
Seattle, WA—PCC Community Markets has announced the recipients of its annual Diverse Entrepreneur Grant Program providing free capital to underrepresented small businesses, and has also announced the artist installations for the Downtown Seattle and Kirkland stores. The grant program functions in partnership with the Seattle-based nonprofit Ventures, which works to...
Philadelphia, PA—Grovara, a global wholesale platform, has joined the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA), intending to play an active role in helping the industry meat worldwide demand for plant-based food and beverages, according to a press release. Global sales of plant-based foods are expected to grow from $35b this year...
Danone North America, owner of Horizon Organic, will meet one of the requests of Northeast organic producer groups, in order to mitigate the damage resulting from Danone’s decision to move its milk sourcing to the west, a decision which leaves 89 organic dairies in the northeast without a market. As...
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