Tampa, FL—Products merchandised with Smart Shelf Tags did 3x better than the rest of their respective categories, according to a press release from Cornerstone for Natural. The numbers are based on SPINS retail sales data for Fresh Thyme Market. “It all speaks to how important shopper education and engagement truly...
London, England—Upcycled food products are expected to take off in 2022, according to Ecovia Intelligence. The group is predicting a surge in consumer demand as awareness rises, products become more visible, and the industry receives investments. New product launches and standards are already making upcycled foods more visible: ReGrained, Take...
Auburn, WA—Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) has announced its first GIG Virtual Learning Event of 2022: “Celiac Disease & NCGS: Today and into the Future with Dr. Stefano Guandalini,” to be held on Tuesday, January 18, at 8:00 p.m., open to all, with free registration. The event will cover topics of...
More than 8,000 workers at nearly 80 Kroger-owned King Soopers grocery stores around Colorado started a three-week strike on Wednesday, according to The Guardian. The strikes are in response to a union contract offer that a union member is calling “a crooked deal,” which won't solve the problems facing King...
Silver Spring, MD—FDA has announced in a letter of enforcement discretion that it does not intend to object to the use of certain qualified health claims regarding the consumption of magnesium and a reduced risk of high blood pressure, providing that the claims are appropriately worded to avoid misleading consumers...
Washington, D.C.—Organic & Natural Health Association will hold its annual conference on January 25-27, 2022, at DiamondHead Beach Resort in Fort Myers, Florida, according to a press release. The theme: “Resolution, Resourcefulness, Resilience: An Action Plan for Our Future.” The conference will open with optional networking events on January 24,...
Auburn, WA—The Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) certified 2,045 products from 171 brands in 2021, according to a press release. GFCO is a gluten-free certification program from the Gluten Intolerance Group. It requires certified products to contain 10ppm of gluten or less, which is twice as strict as the FDA standard.
Seattle, WA—PCC Community Markets is opening its Downtown Seattle location at 9 a.m. on January 19, 2022, according to a press release—and is celebrating the new year not only with a new location, but by hitting a milestone with its membership program, which now has more than 100,000 members. “We...
Downers Grove, IL—Univar Solutions has announced a collaboration with the nonprofit food business incubator The Hatchery Chicago, which is now home to Univar’s new Food Solution Center. The Food Solution Center is part of a specialized network of Solution Centers around the globe, which include formulation labs, research and development...
Washington, D.C.—Fairtrade America, an independent third-party certification that partners with farmers and workers to negotiate better working conditions, has released five key trends that will impact how brands source ingredients and work to have a larger impact on people and planet in 2022. Shoppers are increasingly looking for ethically sourced...
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