News and Views for Healthy Living
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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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 …
DULUTH, GA -- Organic baby food maker Sprout Organic Foods recently sold controlling interest in its firm to Greenwich, CT-based investment firm North Castle Partners, according to published reports. Alison Minter, North Castle managing director, who was quoted in BakingBusiness.com, pointed to the potential growth opportunities in the organic baby food market as one reason …
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NEVADA -- With the Nevada Department of Agriculture board of directors voting to end the state's organic certification program on June 30, 2016, local organic farmers are reviewing their options. According to the Nevada Appeal: On June 16, a gathering of growers, producers and sellers discussed the feasibility of a private certification program and whether …
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WATSONVILLE, CA -- On the heels of news of recent investments in organic farming by companies like Clif Bar & Co. and General Mills, premium berry cooperative Driscoll's, says it plans to expand production of organic strawberry nursery plants for its independent, USDA certified organic farmers. “Since our first sales of organic berries in the …
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ROHNERT PARK, CA -- Amy's Kitchen, maker of frozen vegetarian and vegan meals, is set to open its first fast food spot -- Amy's Drive Thru -- in July. The new restaurant will be located in Rohnert Park, CA. According to the company, the menu will feature fast food classics, served vegetarian style. Typical fare …
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FALLS CHURCH, VA – Elevation Burger, known for its organic, grass-fed, free-range burgers, also offers organic chicken. In partnership with Sterling,VA-based Cuisine Solutions, provider of vacuum sealed and slow-cooked products, the burger chain introduced organic chicken to its national and international restaurant locations earlier this year. Aided by Elevation, Cuisine Solutions went through the certification …
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- Organic ancient grains are all the rage in the U.S. with quinoa perhaps the most well known. But on the rise is freekeh, a roasted green wheat, that is low in sodium and high in protein and fiber. One company generating a bit of buzz is Minneapolis, MN-based Freekeh Foods whose president, …
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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 …