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The Organic Center debuts free virtual benefit May 26

The Organic Center debuts free virtual benefit May 26

The free virtual benefit will offer research, recipes, and prizes for attendees. WASHINGTON – The Organic Center, a non-profit research organization studying organic food and organic farming, debuts a free virtual benefit on May 26. The organization teamed up with well-known brands including Annie’s, Organic Valley, Stonyfield Organic, Whole Foods, and more for an event featuring keynote…

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Hains Celestial sells French organic food company

Hains Celestial sells French organic food company

  Wessanen acquired Danival, a French organic food company, from The Hains Celestial Group.

ANDIRAN, France – Danival, an organic food company located in South West France, was officially acquired by the multinational food company Wessanen, which is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

According to a statement released by Wessanen, Danival, a certified Sustainable Organic Company (BioED®), which…

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Chipotle serves up organic drinks, new virtual farmers' market

Chipotle serves up organic drinks, new virtual farmers’ market

Chipotle offers non-GMO and certified organic lemonades, Aguas Frescas, and tea from farmer-created Tractor Beverage Co. at participating locations.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Chipotle Mexican Grill now serves organic beverages alongside its tacos, burritos, and burrito bowls. In partnership with the Tractor Beverage Co., the fast-serve restaurant with its commitment to sustainability offers the…

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Orgain unveils two new protein products

Orgain unveils two new protein products

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IRVINE, Calif. – Orgain, a producer of mostly organic shakes, powders, and snack bars, unveiled two new protein powder products – Collagen Zero Protein Powder and Simple Organic Plant Protein Powder, according to a published statement.

Orgain’s Collagen Zero Protein Powder, available in two flavors chocolate and vanilla, has 19 grams of protein and four net carbs per serving size,…

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King Arthur Flour to launch keto, low-calorie and gluten-free baking products

King Arthur Flour to launch keto, low-calorie and gluten-free baking products

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NORWICH, Vt.  –King Arthur Flour, one of the country’s oldest flour companies, will launch keto, low-calorie and gluten-free baking products this year.  Three new specialty flours will include Organic Rye Flour, Keto Wheat Flour Blend, and ‘00’ Pizza Flour. Additional products will consist of a Baking Sugar Alternative, and two new Gluten-Free Single Serve Dessert Cup…

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Beer brand supports organic farming

Beer brand supports organic farming

Photo: Michelob ULTRA

NEW YORK – Michelob ULTRA aims to support organic farming in America with its 6 For 6-Pack program. In 2018 the brand debuted the first USDA-certified organic beer from a national brewer – Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold.

Launching earlier this year, 6 For 6-Pack allows Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold beer buyers to assist U.S. farmers planning to transition into organic farming.…

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Natural Grocers recalls organic soybeans

Natural Grocers recalls organic soybeans

Natural Grocers recalls organic soybeans.

WASHINGTON – Organic grocery retailer Natural Grocers issued a recall on its 2-pound bags of organic soybeans. According to the company, the packages have the potential to contain mold.

The company discovered the contamination risk, and the product was suspended pending investigations by Natural Grocers and the Food and Drug Administration.

The packages…

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Organic ground beef recall

Organic ground beef recall

WASHINGTON –  Approximately  130,464 pounds of raw ground, organic beef from Nature’s Rancher brand was recalled due to potential contamination with plastic, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The products in question were produced from Oct. 3, 2019, through Oct. 15, 2019, and are labeled as follows: “Nature’s Rancher 100% Grass Fed Organic Ground Beef 85% Lean, 15% Fat” and…

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Simple Mills CEO on a mission to promote clean eating

Simple Mills CEO on a mission to promote clean eating

Simple Mills creates natural and gluten-free baking mixes. Photo: Michaelle Bradford

Simple. Clean. Whole. Three words that characterize healthy lifestyle trends centered around non-processed, simple foods and low carb, gluten-free, non-inflammatory diets.

From Whole30 to Paleo, these popular diets encourage a focus on clean eating and healthy meals made from scratch with whole and nutrient-dense…

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Missouri farmer convicted in $142 million organic fraud scheme

Missouri farmer convicted in $142 million organic fraud scheme

Several farmers were convicted of fraudulently selling $142 million of grain as organic. Photo by LilacDragonfly from Pexels

A Missouri farmer, John Burton of Clarksdale, Missouri, pled guilty, Friday, May 10, and was convicted on one count of wire fraud conspiracy in a scheme to fraudulently sell approximately $142 million in grain as organic.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ),…

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Natural Grocers celebrates 1 million customer loyalty members

Natural Grocers celebrates 1 million customer loyalty members

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is a specialty retailer of organic and natural groceries, body care products and dietary supplements.

DENVER –Organic and specialty retailer Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage recently announced a sweepstakes contest to celebrate its customer loyalty program {N}power, which is expected to surpass one million members this summer. The grand-prize winner of Natural…

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Goop Founder Gwyneth Paltrow chats with Sarah Jessica Parker in new podcast On the heels of a humorous and disturbing article published in The New York Times Magazine…

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Enso Beauty, a 100% USDA certified organic skincare line, launches

Enso Beauty, a 100% USDA certified organic skincare line, launches

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. –  The new Enso Beauty skincare line just hit the market bearing the USDA Organic logo certifying that its ingredients are 100 percent natural and organic.

Adria Andrews, who started the company with her husband Phillip, says the products were developed due to her skin sensitivity. According to the company’s website, Adria recognizes her husband’s knowledge of plants and herbs as…

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Korean firm acquires $29.29 million stake in online organic grocer Thrive Market

Korean firm acquires $29.29 stake in online organic grocer Thrive Market

Photo: Thrive Market 

LOS ANGELES – Online organic and natural foods grocer Thrive Market, based in Los Angeles, California, sold a $29.29 (US) million stake in its firm to Seoul, Korea-based GS Retail, according to The Korea Herald.

The Korean firm, parent company of GS25 convenience stores and GS Supermarket, is looking to not only learn from Thrive’s unique business model, which saw…

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Amy’s Kitchen partners with Vera Whole Health to debut healthcare centers at its plants

Amy’s Kitchen partners with Vera Whole Health to debut healthcare centers at its plants

Care at the new centers will include ongoing progress checks, with Amy’s Kitchen fully covering costs for prescriptions and services conducted onsite. Photo: Vera Whole Health

POCATELLO, Idaho – Organic food maker Amy’s Kitchen held a grand opening for its new health care center at its Pocatello, Idaho plant.

In a partnership with Vera Whole Health, a direct-to-employer primary care provider in…

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FoodChain ID expands into organic certification

FoodChain ID expands into organic certification

FAIRFIELD, Iowa – Organic certification options were recently added to FoodChain ID’s portfolio of services based on client requests for the ability to consolidate the certification process into a one-stop approach.

FoodChain ID, formerly known as Global ID Group, is one of the largest global entities in food safety, testing, and verification and it said that nearly half of its non-GMO clients…

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How long does it really take you to decide what to eat? While it may feel like deciding what's for dinner while standing in front of the fridge with the door open takes forever, a new national survey of 1,000 men and women by market researchers OnePoll and commissioned by Orgain, says Americans actually spend more time deciding what to watch on Netflix.