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Suanfarma USA Reinforces Commitment to Fair Trade, Organic Ingredients
Suanfarma USA (Fair Lawn, NJ) expands its commitment to develop and market sustainable botanical ingredients for the U.S. market. The company has attained USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Organic and Fair for Life (FFL) certifications at its New Jersey site and for the new facility in Utah to serve the high demand from customers on ...
In Memoriam: James S. Turner, 81, Esq., Chairman & President, Citizens for Health
James S. Turner, Esq., Chairman and President of Citizens for Health (CFH), passed away suddenly at his Washington, D.C. home on January 25th; he was 81. One of Ralph Nader’s original “Nader’s Raiders,” Turner co-wrote the 1970 book, The Chemical Feast: Ralph Nader’s Study Group Report on the Food and Drug Administration. Time Magazine commented at the ...
Consumers Demand Increased Sustainability Credentials From Their Food and Drinks
Kerry (Ireland) has released new research which reveals that consumers’ expectations around sustainability are rapidly evolving with a growing number demanding increased sustainability benefits from their food and beverage products. The survey of more than 14,000 consumers across 18 countries uncovers key consumer associations with sustainability and is one of the largest surveys of this ...
In Pet Health We Trust
The field of pet health is continuously advancing, with the help of innovative contributions from ingredient suppliers and manufacturers. Pets hold a special place in many people’s hearts—they are considered a part of the family. According to the 2019-2020 APPA (American Pet Products Association) National Pet Owners Survey, 67 percent of U.S. households own a ...
BI Announces Partnership with Brenntag Food & Nutrition for Distribution in Canadian Market
BI Nutraceuticals (Rancho Dominguez, CA), a global full service manufacturer and supplier of plant based ingredients in the United States, announced its partnership with the Food & Nutrition’s experts of Brenntag Canada Inc. Brenntag Canada, a provider of high-quality ingredients, specialty products and distribution services in Canada. The partnership, which will begin on March 1, ...
Nestlé Extends Consumer Health Care Portfolio by Acquiring Atrium Innovations
On December 5, Nestlé announced that it agreed to acquire privately held Atrium Innovations, a global leader in nutritional health products, from a group of investors led by Permira Funds for $2.3 billion in cash. Atrium’s 2017 sales are expected to reach almost $700 million. The move supports Nestlé’s pursuit of growth opportunities in consumer health ...
FTC, USDA Set Agenda for Roundtable on Consumer Perceptions of “Organic”
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the agenda for their upcoming joint-agency roundtable on consumer perceptions of “organic” claims for non-agricultural products. The event, first announced in August, will be held in Washington, D.C., on October 20, 2016. The director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection will provide welcoming ...
Non-GMO Update
In the continuing story of GMOs (genetically modified organisms), a strong trend is the growing concerns among consumers about understanding where their food comes from and under what conditions it was produced. Issues such as sustainability, social justice, environmental responsibility, etc. are moving to the forefront and various forms of third-party certification will likely play ...
Wholesome Sweeteners in Foodservice Partnership
Wholesome Sweeteners (Sugar Land, TX) and Diamond Crystal Brands (Savannah, GA) announced a new foodservice partnership. This new relationship takes Wholesome Sweeteners into a new era of accessibility for foodservice operators, including restaurants, cafes and coffee shops and reinforces the Diamond Crystal Brands position as a preeminent supplier of foodservice solutions, reported Wholesome Sweeteners. Diamond ...
The Benefits Of Certification
While attaining certifications may take a considerable investment, the effort is worthwhile with the opportunities they afford companies.In any type of business, companies do whatever they can to separate from the pack and stand out from the crowd. For suppliers, attaining certifications is one way to show manufacturers as well as consumers that they have ...
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