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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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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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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 …
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The global organic food market is poised for dramatic growth over the next five years, according to the "Global Organic Food Market - Forecast and Opportunities, 2011-2021" report from Research and Markets. The global market for organic food is projected to grow at an annual rate of over 14% during 2016-2021, due largely to the …
SCARSDALE, NY -- Skinny Buddha Organic Kitchen opened a new sit-down cafe in Scarsdale, NY. Expanding from a simple take-out window in nearby Mount Kisco, New York, the new restaurant seats up to 12 people in a convenient location directly across from the city's commuter rail. “We have had much such success with our organic, …
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PORTLAND, OR -- The health benefits of organic coconut oil and similar products have been making the news lately and that exposure is driving up demand. Capitalizing on the growing market, Portland, OR-based Trailblazer Foods, a manufacturer of private label and branded grocery items, introduced a line of certified organic products on July 1. “There …