Wayzata, MN—Cargill has announced the company’s investment in Seventure Partners’ Health for Life Capital II fund. A press release states that this investment is the company’s latest effort to harness its “deep expertise and knowledge” in digestive and immune health. “We’re thrilled to invest with Seventure Partners, given their deep...
Elwood, IN—Red Gold, a fourth-generation family-owned producer of tomato products, has announced a new wave of open positions following the installation of a multi-million-dollar high-speed can labeling line at its primary canning facility in Orestes, Indiana. Tim Ingle, Senior Vice President at Red Gold, said in the press release, “In...
Finland—Glyphosate may affect human gut microbiota, according to a new study from the University of Turku in Finland. Researchers at the university have developed a new bioinformatics tool to predict if a microbe, such as a human gut bacterium, is sensitive to glyphosate, according to a press release on the...
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) have announced legislation aimed at addressing and correcting history discrimination within the USDA in federal farm assistance and lending. A press release on the topic explains that this discrimination has caused Black farmers to lose millions of...
Paris, France—Danone is reorganizing in order to put local first, according to a press release. A statement from Chairman and CEO Emmanuel Faber explains that Danone faces a paradox: On one hand, Danone’s healthy and sustainable brands are “more relevant in today’s world,” but on the other hand, the company...
Two in three consumers are concerned that they are not getting enough vitamin D, according to a survey from Lycored. Lycored surveyed 500 physically active consumers in the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand, according to a press release, and found that 66% of consumers are concerned that spending more time...
Bloomingdale, IL—To accommodate consumer preferences, NOW announced that the company is phasing out gelatin capsules and the use of magnesium stearate. Gelatin capsules are sourced from animals, a press release from NOW notes, which can be off-putting to some customers. NOW instead will be using Capsugel’s VCaps, made of cellulose...
Chicago, IL—Jennifer Aniston has joined Vital Proteins as Chief Creative Officer, according to a press release, to lead product innovation and overall brand strategy. Aniston has been using Vital Proteins products since 2016, the release says, and will use her experiences with collagen to build awareness around the ingredient’s benefits.
Lakewood, CO—Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., has announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 in a press release, and has provided its outlook for fiscal 2021. Highlights for Q4 2020, compared to Q4 2019: Net sales increased 16.3% to $264.2 million; Daily average...
Washington, DC—PLNT Burger has announced plans to open several new locations in 2021. Since 2019, the plant-based burger joint has opened mini restaurants within Whole Foods Markets in DE, MD, PA and VA. Now, the company will build its first standalone stores. “PLNT Burger has proven itself as the...
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