Washington, D.C.—Salmonella contamination is to blame for an increasingly widespread recall of organic sprouted chia powder. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 21 people across 12 states have been infected by the outbreak, which included two people ill enough to be hospitalized. The first voluntary recall...

This article continues our series on building consumer trust, with insight from Abraham and Gabe Nabors, owners of Mustard Seed Market and Café, given during a recent NPA webinar. One thing that Gabe and Abraham say is part of their mission is serving the needs of North Ohio, where their...

Washington, D.C. —Consumer trust is of supreme importance for retailers, translating to brand confidence and consumer loyalty, but knowing how to gain and maintain it proves is difficult. In May, WholeFoods Magazine publisher Heather Wainer moderated a webinar held by the Natural Products Association (NPA) with Abraham and Gabe Nabors,...

Washington, D.C.—Television personality Mehmet Oz, M.D., testified in Capitol Hill on June 17, in front of a senate panel investigating how to protect consumers from false and deceptive advertising of weight-loss products. His television talk show, The Dr. Oz Show, is known for highlighting and popularizing numerous health products, including...

As a staple of the lauded Mediterranean diet, olive oil has been praised for its healthful qualities and flavor in countries such as Italy and Greece for quite a long time, and now it’s gained a foothold in the United States as well. Olive oil was first produced in the...

Curry Pumpkin Pesto and Spoonable Curry Ketchup are new condiments from HerbNZest. States the company, “Both of the flavors are vegan, easy to use, and versatile so they inspire fun meal creations.” Condiments are hand-crafted in the United States in small batches using all-natural, premium and gluten-free ingredients.

PARTNERS, A Tasteful Choice Company, has a gluten-free line called Free for All Kitchen. These ancient grain crackers are available in four flavors, including Roasted Garlic & Rosemary and Olive Oil & Sea Salt. They are intended to be an entertaining-style cracker for the gluten-free category. SRP: $5.69

Harvard, MA—Neonicotinoids, a class of insecticide, are harmful to honey bee colonies during winter months, according to researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health. This study strengthens previous findings associating insecticide use with Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), a term used to describe the recent widespread disappearance of honey bee...

Washington, D.C.—In what is being called a “historic investment,” the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making $78 million available annually for the development of regional and local food systems. The operations eligible to receive funds include food hubs, farmers markets, aggregation and processing facilities, distribution services and other local...

The organic food industry achieved its fastest growth rate in five years in 2013, says a new survey from the Organic Trade Association (OTA). An 11.5% jump saw the industry reach $35.1 billion in sales, up from $31.5 billion in 2012. The growth is set to continue, according to OTA,...