News and Views for Healthy Living
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 employs approximately 120 people, has promoted sustainable local development for over …
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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 farmer-created brand’s non-GMO and certified organic lemonades, Aguas Frescas, and tea. According to the company, 5 percent of profits from …
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Simple. Clean. Whole. Three words that characterize current healthy lifestyle trends centered around clean eating, 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 foods. As a result, entrepreneurs like Katlin Smith, …
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The grand-prize winner of Natural Grocers’ 1 Millionth {N}power Member Sweepstakes will receive one year of free groceries.
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 …
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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 …
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- Much has been written about the benefits of coconut oil from beauty aids to health boosters, including weight loss and improved brain functions, just to name a few. According to published reports, scientific studies show that virgin coconut oil provides the most benefit. One Indianapolis, IN-based company, Skinny & Co. Coconut Oil, …
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – General Mills is betting on the organics market to go from niche to mainstream in the food industry and is making moves to position itself accordingly. According to Ad Age, the foods giant is looking to grow its natural and organic food division to $1 billion by 2020: It is currently making …
SOLEDAD, CA -- It's not to late to enter the fresh vegetable contest sponsored by Josie's Organics and The Produce Mom. Veggie fans have until June 8 to answer the following question on Pinterest: "Who inspires you in the kitchen?" For the folks behind Josie's Organics, their inspiration for the brand name came from the …
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AIRPORT CITY, ISRAEL -- Healthy cooking, with sparkling, flavored water, is getting a push with the recent partnership between SodaStream International and the culinary arts school Le Cordon Bleu. Both companies will create new flavors, made solely from naturally-derived ingredients, that will be used with SodaStream Sparkling Water Makers. Additionally the companies will develop a …
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