Virtual—Natural Products Expo West is going virtual for 2021, according to a press release. It will take place May 24-27, featuring virtual booths, a sampling program, networking opportunities, retailer/buyer programs, and conference programming focused on product innovations and trends. An FAQ page here answers questions about what a virtual event...
Denver and Vancouver, British Columbia—Koios Beverage Corp. has entered into a distribution agreement with United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), according to a press release. Under the agreement, UNFI will carry KOIOS and Fit Soda functional beverages in the United States. In the press release, Koios states that “the company is...
Richmond, BC—Nature’s Path is expanding their annual Gardens for Good program to help recognize the work community gardens are doing across the U.S. and Canada, according to a press release. The company will support 21 community gardens with $5,000 each. Applications will be accepted starting on February 5th, with special...
Mexico City, Mexico—Coconut beverage-maker Kokomio is updating its shipping materials to be more sustainable: The company will process husks from its coconuts into shipping materials for the transportation of its beverages, with the expectation that the materials will provide superior and sustainable insulation. The new initiative is expected to be...
Childhood diet can affect the gut microbiome for life, according to a new mouse study from UC Riverside. The study was performed on mice, who were separated into four groups: Half were given a high-fat, high-sugar diet; half given a standard healthy diet; half given access to a running wheel;...
Lake Success, NY—Hain Celestial is reporting its fourth consecutive quarter of net sales growth, according to a press release. Financial highlights for the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 include: Net sales increased 4% to $528 million, compared to the prior year period Gross margin of 24.6%, a 376 basis...
Seattle, WA—PCC Community Markets (PCC) announced that it has submitted a proposal to the United Foods and Commercial Workers Local 21 (UFCW Local 21) that would institute a $4 per hour temporary appreciation pay for all union-represented staff in the Puget Sound area — not just those in locations with...
McLean, VA—FARE has announced programming around its annual Living Teal Food Allergy Awareness Week from May 9 through May 15, 2021. The week-long campaign serves as an opportunity to raise awareness of food allergies while also bringing the food allergy community together, the organization says. “Food Allergy Awareness Week is...
Kutztown, PA—Rodale Institute has introduced Rodale Institute Virtual Campus, an educational platform for farmers, researchers, and the public containing online courses focused on regenerative organic topics. “Access to credible education is critical for growing the regenerative organic movement and supporting the farmers, researchers, and consumers that are the backbone of...
Norwalk, CN—Reed’s Inc. has announced a distribution partnership with Unique Foods Inc. to expand the company’s retail footprint throughout Canada. A press release explains that the partnership will provide increased availability for Reed’s products across all channels of business in Canada. “We are thrilled to launch this new partnership...
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