Prairie Village, KS—A recent life cycle inventory (LCI) study has shown that recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE), two leading household and beverage plastics, can make a tremendous difference. The research, performed by Franklin Associates, an assessment firm based here, shows that recycling can lead to considerable...
Rockville, MD—As more and more consumers are beginning to recognize the benefits of a sustainable lifestyle, manufacturers of household cleaners are learning that they too need to join the eco-friendly revolution. “Green” Household Cleaning Products in the U.S.: Bathroom Cleaners, Laundry Care and Dish Detergents, and Household Cleaners, a...
Boulder, CO—Alfalfa’s Market was once one of the nation’s foremost natural products retailers, before it was acquired by Wild Oats Markets in 1996 (which merged with Whole Foods Market in 2007). On June 21, A-M Holdings, LCC (founded by Alfalfa’s original owners), received approval from the Federal...
Las Vegas, NV—From June 10 to 12, natural products industry members had their pick of events to attend at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Co-located at this venue were the 73rd annual Natural MarketPlace (the Natural Products Association Tradeshow), the World Tea Expo and the first NutriCosmetic Summit. The...
Washington, D.C.―Starting September 1 of this year, companies seeking to certify personal care products under the Natural Products Association’s (NPA) Natural Standard for Personal Care Products program must now be sure their products only contain all-natural fragrances. Unlike what is the case now, organizations must have documentation their fragrances’...
Washington, D.C.—In June, WholeFoods told readers about pending legislation that sought to expand the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s authority so that the agency could devise and implement its own rules. Now, on June 25, Congress has decided not to include this language in its Wall Street Reform bill (S.
Monheim, Germany—In a much anticipated move, raw materials giant Cognis Holding GmbH, based here, agreed to sell all its shares to BASF. The transaction, valued at nearly $3.8 billion (3.5 billion euros), will close in November of this year. Cognis made $3.1 billion (2.6 billion euros) in sales in...
Retailer of the Year New Seasons Market ushers in a new era of natural products retail stores. “I ordered it online from a store based in Bangladesh.” Twenty years ago, such a statement would never have been heard, but today, the retail world is a very different place. Technological advances,...
The Prince of Peace Children’s Home in China is the first official orphanage training facility in that country. United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) of Dayville, CT will be the official distributor partner of Natural Products Expo East 2010. In other news, UNFI will acquire Canadian SunOpta Distribution Group for...
Tommy Mottola, former chairman of Sony Music, is now part of the O.N.E. (One Natural Experience) board of directors. Willie and Carlos Tamayo, the founders of Santa Rosa, CA-based La Tortilla Factory, were recognized by the Sonoma County Business Hall of Fame for their “significant contribution to the community’s...
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