London, England—Eating more foods with high levels of flavonoids could reduce the risk of diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition. Researchers from King’s College London (based here) and University of East Anglia (UEA), Norwich, England, conducted a study on how flavonoids, including anthocyanins and flavones,...
The healthy, delicious and varied world of mushrooms is growing ever more popular, both in the natural and gourmet markets. With so many types to choose from, from fruity chanterelles, to meaty portobellos, to the most expensive truffles in the world, the mushroom market has something for everyone. This month,...
Acme Smoked Fish Corp. now offers Wild Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese Crepes. The crepes combine Acme’s signature Smoked Wild-Caught Alaskan Salmon with cream cheese and all-natural ingredients in a classic and delicate pancake shell. Each 11-ounce tray includes five crepes.
Way Better Snacks’ Simply Sprouted Tortilla Chips line now includes Oh, My Sweet Punkin Cranberry chips. The chips incorporate sprouted ingredients like flaxseed, chia seeds, quinoa, black beans, broccoli seeds and daikon radish seeds, and are certified gluten free, Non-GMO Project Verified, kosher and vegan.
The Coca-Cola Company acquired full ownership of coconut water brand ZICO Beverages LLC, El Segundo, CA. Coca-Cola had bought a majority stake in the brand back in 2012. Atlanta-based Coca-Cola now owns several major natural and organic beverage brands in different categories, including ZICO, Honest Tea and Odwalla. Boulder...
Several noteworthy events involving genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food have come down the pike recently. First, Whole Foods Market made headlines by announcing its decision to drop leading Greek yogurt brand Chobani from its shelves, citing a quarrel over GMOs and product offerings. The chain said it will gradually...
The United States is forging ahead with the natural oil and gas boom that defines its energy policy, even as the significance of this boom flies under the radar. The average person has rarely heard about the explosive growth, except perhaps from stories about fracking controversies. But the global community...
Mumbai, India—Enzymes manufactured by Advanced Enzymes in Mumbai, India, are the source of what may be the most widespread product recall ever. Advanced Enzymes was found to have used a veterinary antibiotic called chloramphenicol to sanitize its machinery during the production of an enzyme called Xylanase. Chloramphenicol is a dangerous...
CERTUS Social Media, a social media advertising firm, has opened up shop in Los Angeles, CA. The company says it specializes in “Facebook advertising and online customer acquisition for natural products brands.” Mark Harris, CERTUS partner and co-founder, says the services can help companies that don’t have the time,...
Orlando, FL—The Southeast Natural Products Association (Southeast NPA) held a successful show, SOHO, in early December 2013, here. The conference was again heavy on the education with several informative sessions. According to show organizers, “Attendees had the opportunity to experience 28 hours of educational programs and panels with 30 speakers...
Acme Smoked Fish Corp. now offers Wild Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese Crepes. The crepes combine Acme’s signature Smoked Wild-Caught Alaskan Salmon with cream cheese and all-natural ingredients in a classic and delicate pancake shell. Each 11-ounce tray includes five crepes.
Way Better Snacks’ Simply Sprouted Tortilla Chips line now includes Oh, My Sweet Punkin Cranberry chips. The chips incorporate sprouted ingredients like flaxseed, chia seeds, quinoa, black beans, broccoli seeds and daikon radish seeds, and are certified gluten free, Non-GMO Project Verified, kosher and vegan.
