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2026 Sustainable Food Awards Open To Entries

info@wfcinc.com — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:45:33 -0500

The 2026 Sustainable Food Awards, which recognize the organizations and innovations that are working to build a sustainable food industry, are now open to entries.

Whole Foods Market Spotlights 2026 Food & Bev Trends

info@wfcinc.com — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Whole Foods Market’s Trends Council has unveiled its annual food and beverage trend predictions for 2026, highlighting a growing appetite for functional ingredients, elevated convenience, and products that reflect both creativity and conscious sourcing.

Presenting the 2025 OSC Packaging Innovation Award Winners

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:36:16 -0400

At Natural Products Expo West, OSC Packaging Collaborative honored brands and material providers committed to sustainability.

Focus on Prevention in MAHA Commission’s Report on Children’s Health

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:09:34 -0400

NPA spotlights the shift to nutrition and natural products in the MAHA Commission report. PLUS: Get an update on the MAHA movement focus on food as medicine and regenerative agriculture.

Regenified 2024 Consumer Trends Reveal High Interest in Regenerative Agriculture

info@wfcinc.com — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0500

An emerging subset of consumers—dubbed the Emerging Regenerative Market—demonstrate significant interest in regenerative values and a desire to purchase regenerative products.

Natural Products News Briefs: Natural Grocers, PLT, CRN, & More

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry.

Natural Products News Briefs: Nutrify, Safety Shot, Stratum, & More

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 06:28:56 -0400

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry.

Natural Products Industry News Briefs: SCS, Natural Grocers, Dr. Bronner's & More

Fri, 17 May 2024 09:05:30 -0400

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry.

ADM Exceeds 2 Million Regenerative Agriculture Acre Goal for 2023, Ups 2025 Goal

Sat, 11 May 2024 00:01:00 -0400

ADM is targeting 3.5 million regenerative acres in 2024 and is increasing its 2025 goal from 4 million to 5 million acres globally.

8 Trends + Major Takeaways from Natural Products Expo West 2024

info@wfcinc.com — Wed, 01 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Education, networking, innovation, and inspiration—check out the highlights from Natural Products Expo West!

Excellence in the Spotlight at Expo West!

info@wfcinc.com — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:27:54 -0400

Who is making a major impact in the natural products industry? Check out some of the awards presented during Natural Products Expo West.

Natural Grocers Releases 2023 ESG Report

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:35:46 -0500

Natural Grocers hopes to inspire other companies within the industry to embrace ecologically thoughtful practices without compromising quality or at the expense of affordability.

Natural Products Industry News Briefs: Bioiberica, Alkemist Labs, Blueshift Nutrition, and More!

info@wfcinc.com — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Catch up on all the latest news in the natural products industry, including sustainability efforts, new partnerships, and more.

Consumer Reports Study Finds Plastic Chemicals Widespread in Food Supply

info@wfcinc.com — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0500

Testing by Consumer Reports reveals that, despite growing evidence of potential health threats of bisphenols and phthalates, these chemicals are still widespread in our food supply.

Natural Products Industry News Briefs: Sabinsa, ACG, National Co+op Grocers, and More!

info@wfcinc.com — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Catch up on all the latest news in the natural products industry, from new partnerships to awards and more.

Natural Products Industry News Briefs: ADM, NutriLeads, Nutriventia, and More!

info@wfcinc.com — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:04:14 -0500

Catch up on the latest news in the natural product industry, from M&As to awards and more.

Sustainable Food Summit 2024 to Focus on Move to Circularity

beccaviscomi@wfcinc.com — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:22:29 -0500

The summit, being held in January, will focus on the move to circularity in the food industry.

12 Predictions for 2024 Top Trends from Natural Grocers

info@wfcinc.com — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:11:24 -0500

Natural Grocers forecasts up-and-coming products and practices just in time for 2024.

Survey: U.S. Adults Plan to Be Kinder to the Planet This Holiday Season

info@wfcinc.com — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:58:42 -0500

U.S. adults say they are planning to be kinder to the planet this holiday season include recycling more (40%), opting for reusable/no gift wrapping (23%), limiting travel, or opting for carbon offset travel (17%), and composting (14%).

Natural Products Industry News Briefs: ADM, Univar, Kyowa Hakko, and More!

info@wfcinc.com — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:03:26 -0500

Catch up on all the latest news on mergers, partnerships, research and more in the natural products industry.

Jiaherb Announces Certified Organic Farm in China

info@wfcinc.com — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 10:03:09 -0500

The certification process assessed Jiaherb’s farming practices to ensure compliance with organic cultivation processing standards.

ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program: Jiaherb Adopts Kava

info@wfcinc.com — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:13:13 -0400

Jiaherb has adopted kava (Piper methysticum) through the American Botanical Council's (ABC) Adopt-an-Herb botanical research and education program.

Natural Products Industry News Briefs: Cargill, ADM, and More!

info@wfcinc.com — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:39:00 -0400

What's new in the natural products industry? Catch up on all the latest news on mergers, partnerships, research and more.

Natural Products Industry News Briefs: IFF, Junkless Foods, and More!

info@wfcinc.com — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:22:11 -0400

From sustainability initiatives to M&As, get the latest on happenings in the natural products industry.

Sustainable Foods Summit Focuses on the Move to Circularity in the Food Industry

info@wfcinc.com — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:33:57 -0400

The Sustainable Foods Summit is returning to San Francisco on January 24-25, 2024. The 14th North American edition will discuss approaches to move to circularity in the food industry.

Upcycling: Moving Towards a Circular Economy

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:09:44 -0400

Upcycling—taking would-be waste and turning it into a usable or edible product—is on the rise, although it’s better known globally than it is in the U.S., where manufacturers are still working to educate customers. Here's an update on where things stand now.

Regenerative Business: 21 Things to Know Now

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:42:25 -0400

What does it mean to go beyond sustainability and focus on regenerative business, and how are companies in the natural products industry making the positive difference? We put that question to top experts in the industry.

Natural Products Industry News Briefs: Aker, NOW, Gencor, and More!

info@wfcinc.com — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:04:27 -0400

There's a lot happening in the natural products industry. Find out about the latest on mergers, partnerships, research and more!

Dr. Bronner’s Releases 2023 All-One! Report: “Take Care of Spaceship Earth!”

info@wfcinc.com — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:53:58 -0400

Dr. Bronner’s published its ninth annual social responsibility report, which summarizes the company’s philanthropic giving, environmental impact, and other important company developments in 2022.

Organic Fresh Produce Sales and Volume Edge Up in Q2

info@wfcinc.com — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:46:53 -0400

Organic fresh produce grew slightly in sales dollars and volume in the second quarter of 2023, reversing a trend of volume loss seen in 2021 and 2022.