Auburn, WA—The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) is rebranding the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) mark to support its expanding presence in international markets, according to a press release. To date, the release says, over 60,000 products from 51 countries have earned GFCO certification, which confirms that a product meets strict standards...
We at WholeFoods Magazine were gearing up to sample our way across the Expo West show floor. In light of the postponement, we... decided to do it anyway—virtually. We'll share the results of our "stroll" on this page. This post will be continuously updated. Additions will be posted at the...
Anaheim, CA—Following the official postponement of Natural Products Expo West due to concerns regarding novel coronavirus, COVID-19, many in the industry took to social media to discuss what can be done to support smaller companies and emerging brands that are expressing concerns about lost investment and missed opportunities to spread...
New York, NY—KIND has launched KIND EQUALITY, a multi-faceted program intended to support the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), a constitutional amendment that would guarantee equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex. It's part of KIND's multi-year Snack and Give Back project. A press release says that KIND...
San Diego, CA—Chosen Foods, producer of avocado oil and avocado-inspired kitchen condiments, is revealing a new brand identity, which showcases the brand’s “cross-border heritage,” according to a press release. The redesign is intended to “ignite a passionate community united in the celebration of pure avocado.” It was designed in collaboration...
Carthage, MO—Stratum Nutrition has entered into a distribution agreement with 3i Solutions, according to a press release. “Having worked together in the past, we are proud to partner with Stratum Nutrition in this new relationship,” said CEO of 3i Solutions, Charles Brain, in the release. “We are looking forward to...
Washington, D.C.—The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will delay enforcement, under the interim final rule (IFR), of the requirement for labs to be registered by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and will stop requiring producers to use a DEA-registered reverse distributor or law enforcement, to dispose of non compliant...
Fort Wayne, IN—Artemis International, Inc., has signed a distribution agreement for the U.S. with Fruit d’Or, according to a press release. Under the terms of the agreement, Artemis will be the preferred U.S. distributor for the Fruit d’Or line of organic and conventional cranberry and blueberry ingredients. The initial product...
Vancouver, WA—OptiMSM reduces visual signs of aging, confirms a new study published in the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research. The researchers used a two-part study. Part I was a double-blinded pilot study, in which 11 participants consumed three 1000mg capsules of OptiMSM per day and 9 used a...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) has expressed its continued support for the Accurate Labels Act (ALA), which would establish a federal standard for labeling and ingredient disclosure requirements that is risk-based and substantiated by sound science. NPA is a member of the Coalition for Accurate Product Labels (CAPL), a...
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