Safeway tapped into the power of Facebook to determine “America’s Most Natural City.” The winning city was Portland, Ore., based on the city’s natural attractions, green spaces and outdoor activities. The city was awarded with 25 picnic tables, sectioned off from the 305-ft. Douglas Fir table that recently broke the Guinness World Record for the […]
Category: Organic Natural
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Forces of Nature Introduces Certified Organic Medicines
Forces of Nature®, a pharmaceutical company and the first manufacturer of medicine that is certified organic, has introduced its Control line, featuring 14 USDA Certified Organic and FDA Registered topical medicines that target seven hard-to-treat conditions including acne, herpes cold sores (caused by herpes simplex 1 or 2) and scars. The Control line is currently […]
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Funk, Lipson Receive OTA’s Highest Honor
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) recently announced that it had selected Michael Funk of United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) and Mark Lipson of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to receive its prestigious Organic Leadership Awards for 2011. “Both Michael Funk and Mark Lipson have had a long commitment to the organic movement. Michael has […]
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U.S. Organic Industry Valued at Nearly $29 Billion in 2010
The organic industry grew at a rate of almost 8 percent in 2010, becoming a $28.6 billion business, according to the 2011 Organic Industry Survey from the Organic Trade Association (OTA) that was released April 21. Experiencing the most growth were organic fruits and vegetables, which represent 39.7 percent of total organic food value and […]
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Kashi Co. Intros Latest Addition
La Jolla, Calif.-based Kashi Co. revealed the addition of Kashi® Golden Goodness™ to its growing family of all-natural foods. KashiGolden Goodness features the company’s unique Seven Whole Grain blend and sweet corn baked into light, toasty flakes and paired with crispy, clusters—all sweetened with a touch of honey and molasses. Kashi Golden Goodness is all […]
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Lifeway Foods Celebrates 25 Years
To celebrate its silver anniversary this year, Morton Grove, Ill.-based Lifeway Foods is launching a new birthday-cake flavor of its smoothie-like beverage in special 25th anniversary packaging. In addition, a nationwide promotional tour will culminate in company representatives ringing the New York Stock Exchange bell on May 16 in New York City. Lifeway Foods, founded […]