Sanford, FL—Smart Baking Company is recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a special donation program, according to a press release. 10% of all Raspberry Cream Smartcake website purchase proceeds through October 31 will be donated to breast cancer research. The press release notes that more than 3.8 million people in...

Vista, CA—By the end of 2019, Dr. Bronner’s will have surpassed $2.5 million in donations to animal rights groups since 2013, according to a press release. In 2013, the company formalized its Animal Advocacy giving program, under which Dr. Bronner’s supports a variety of approaches to address animal exploitation, primarily...

Austin, TX—The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has published a new Botanical Adulterants Prevention Bulletin (BAPB) on oregano herb and oregano essential oil, according to a press release. Oregano is a popular herb both for culinary use and for use in dietary supplements; the 2018 Herb Market Report published...

Silver Spring, MD—Following requests from multiple manufacturers and industry groups, including the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), FDA will exercise enforcement discretion with regard to the Nutrition Facts Label changes for six months following the January 1, 2020, deadline. Specifically, according to a Q&A section on FDA’s site, “During the...

Boca Raton, FL—Celsius Holdings completed the financial restructuring and acquisition of Func Food Group Oyj on October 25, according to a press release. Consideration for the transaction was approximately $15.1 million in cash and the assumption of $9.5 million of outstanding debt. Func Food is a Nordic wellness company that...

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Coral Gables, FL—Fresh Del Monte Produce released its 2019 Sustainability Report, which identifies a series of goals that represent the company’s values and are intended to change the course of the planet for the better, according to a press release. Some key takeaways: Del Monte has exceeded its 10-year target...

Tempe, AZ—Mung bean protein can improve physical strength in vegetarians, according to a new study from researchers at Arizona State University College of Health Solutions. Researchers studied the relationship between protein intake, strength, and lean body mass in 37 underactive vegetarians, according to a press release regarding the study. For...

Seattle, WA—PCC Community Markets will open its 13th store on Wednesday, November 13, at 9 am, according to a press release. The 24,000-square-foot store will be located at 1451 N.W. 46th street in Ballard, and will feature the co-op’s first fast casual restaurant, a rooftop deck, a sea life-inspired mural,...

95% of baby foods tested contain one or more toxic chemicals, including lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium, according to a press release regarding an investigation by Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF) and its partner organizations. One-quarter of foods tested contained all four heavy metals, which can affect brain development. The...