Portland, OR—The fifth edition of the International Guide to Fair Trade Labels has been released by a coalition of advocacy groups and academics from around the world, led by Commerce Équitable France, according to a press release. It includes the collaborative efforts of Fair World Project (USA), Fairness FR (France),...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) submitted comments to the House Energy and Commerce Committee (ECC) regarding Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for cosmetic products, according to a press release. The comments note that in the past, NPA has asked for amendments to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA)...
Washington, D.C.—The Organic Trade Association (OTA) on Monday urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to “move expeditiously” to implement a final rule to clarify the Origin of Livestock rule, according to a press release, saying that “clarification is long overdue and is critical to leveling the playing field among organic...
Purchase, NY—PepsiCo announced in a press release that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BFY Brands, maker of PopCorners snacks. After closing, BFY Brands will report to PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America division. The addition will expand Frito-Lay’s snacking portfolio and allow it to offer consumers more positive...
Niles, IL—Imbibe, a beverage development company, announced their top 10 U.S. beverage trend predictions for 2020 in a press release. Many of the trends will be driven by health and wellness, in conjunction with experience-culture and the state of the economy. Holistic Wellness: Demand for beverages that support physical and...
[caption id="attachment_70334" align="alignright" width="220"] Image courtesy of GNT Group.[/caption] Shades of Aqua will be the key food & beverage color trend for 2020, according to a press release from GNT Group, supplier of EXBERRY Coloring Foods. The vivid blues and greens will drive innovation as customers seek products that reconnect...
Milan, Italy—Indena has reached an agreement to sell its cosmetics business to Givaudan, according to a press release. Part of the agreement includes a manufacturing and innovation partnership in order to maintain a key role in the active cosmetics industry. Indena will continue to manufacture ingredients for Givaudan and to...
Silver Spring, MD—UNFI and Hodgson Mill have each issued recalls on flour for potential E. coli contamination, according to announcements from FDA. UNFI is voluntarily recalling five-pound bags of its Wild Harvest Organic All-Purpose Flour, Unbleached, with a Best By date of 1/8/20 and the UPC Code 711535509158. During routine...
Portland, OR—The global plant-based protein supplement industry generated $4.2 billion in 2018, and is expected to hit $7 billion by 2026, according to a report by Allied Market Research titled “Plant Based Protein Supplement Market,” analyzed by product type, form, application, and distribution channel. A press release on the topic...
Green Bay, WI—EuroPharma, makers of Terry Naturally, has announced a partnership with the Look Good Feel Better Foundation, hoping to help empower women, according to a press release. The Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life and self-esteem of people undergoing cancer treatment, offering complimentary group and virtual...
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