Boston, MA—Merryfield has launched a free clean label rewards app, available on iOS at the Apple App Store, designed to make shopping easier for health-conscious consumers. How it works: Users shop at their favorite retailer, and when they buy products from the app’s participating brands they simply take a picture...
Santa Monica, CA—Mavericks Snacks announced that it will donate 10 cents for every 8-count multi pack of its kids snack products through September 15, 2020, to the Whole Kids Foundation. Available in Whole Foods Market stores across the US and online, the donations will be specifically invested in grants for...
Fort Wayne, IN—Two weeks ago, Teamsters Local Union 414 began an unfair labor practice strike against UNFI at its Fort Wayne warehouse, according to a press release from Local 414. The Union had been unable to reach a new collective bargaining agreement with UNFI over the course of more than...
Chicago, IL—SPINS has announced a new data partnership with C.A. Fortune, a privately held full-service consumer brands sales and marketing agency. The partnership uses the power of SPINS’ proprietary assets to accelerate C.A. Fortune’s role as a growth strategist, according to a press release. Together, the companies are developing a...
Washington, D.C.—USDA has recognized the Organic Trade Association’s (OTA) Organic Fraud Prevention Solutions as an example of an effective private initiative for preventing fraud, according to a press release from OTA. The press release quotes USDA’s Strengthening Organic Enforcement Proposed Rule, in which USDA wrote: “Private initiatives in the organic...
Lakewood, CO—Natural Grocers has announced an ice-cream themed 3-day celebration commemorating 65 years in business with sweepstakes, contests, giveaways and more at their 159 locations across the U.S. At the celebration, which kicks off on August 13, customers will have ample opportunities to engage in a socially distant way, including...
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...
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...
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