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Gluten-Free Certification Adds Plant-based to Meet Consumer Trends
As a BRC Global Standards company, Canada-based Allergen Control Group (ACG), owners of the Gluten-Free Certification Program (GFCP), announced the formation of two food industry stakeholder working groups to support the development and launch of the first internationally recognized and voluntary Plant-Based Certification Program (PBCP). A limited number of seats are still available for participation ...
Instacart, Whole Foods Relationship to End Next Year
California-based Instacart said it will stop delivering groceries for Whole Foods (Texas) next year, ending a partnership that has been under stress since Amazon.com, Inc. (Washington) bought the upmarket grocer last year. Amazon’s $13.7 billion purchase of Whole Foods in August 2017 has been a double-edged sword for Instacart, throwing the Whole Foods relationship into ...
New Farm Bill is Imminent as it Passes House and Senate
On the evening of Dec. 10, the 2018 Farm Bill House/Senate Conference Committee released its Conference Report. The 807-page document is nearly half a foot tall. Hemp is discussed in only a few handfuls of pages. As of press time, the Senate passed the bill on Dec. 11 by a vote of 87 to 13; ...
Organic Valley and Dr. Bronner’s Join Forces for Camp Fire Relief Efforts
Organic Valley (Wisconsin), Dr. Bronner’s (California) and GrassRoots Alliance are working collectively through Grassroots Aid Partnership to deliver food and aid to those affected and displaced by the Camp Fire in Northern California. This Thanksgiving season, there was an overwhelming need for community support in Northern California. The group partnered with the North State Food Bank (NSFB) ...
Sprouts Farmers Market Announces Leadership Change
Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. announced that Amin Maredia, the company’s chief executive officer and member of the board of directors, will transition away from the company on Dec. 30, 2018 to pursue other interests. Jim Nielsen, the company’s president and chief operating officer, and Brad Lukow, the company’s chief financial officer, will serve as ...
Study Shows that Fish Oil Does Not Increase Bleeding Risk in Surgery Patients
A new study published in Circulation showed that fish oil—which contains the omega-3s EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)—did not increase perioperative bleeding in surgery patients. In fact, higher blood omega-3 levels were associated with lower risk of bleeding. To explore the question of whether high-dose EPA+DHA supplementation affects the risk for bleeding in ...
FDA Warns Marketers of Products Labeled as Dietary Supplements That Contain Tianeptine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Nov. 20 posted warning letters issued to two companies for the illegal marketing of products labeled as dietary supplements that contain tianeptine, a chemical compound that companies are illegally claiming treats opioid use disorder (OUD), pain and anxiety, and other unlawful and unproven claims. These actions follow reports to ...
Vitamin World Funds New Antioxidant Research
Vitamin World (New York) announced a new joint antioxidant research initiative with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), a teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School. The project will focus on further exploring the nutritional and health benefits of the acai berry, a grape-like fruit native to the rainforests of South America, which is known for its ...
New Fish Oil, Vitamin D Studies Focus In On Who Benefits
Big studies on fish oil and vitamin D offer suggestions on who does and does not benefit from these popular nutrients. Results were revealed Saturday (Nov. 10) at an American Heart Association conference in Chicago and published by the New England Journal of Medicine in a study titled “The Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial (VITAL).” ...
Gaia Herbs Earns B Corporation Certification
North Carolina-based Gaia Herbs announced it is now a Certified B Corporation, joining a growing community of purpose-driven companies that use the power of business to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy. B Corp Certification is administered by the non-profit organization B Lab. Certified B Corporations, or B Corps as they are commonly referred ...
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