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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Bat .501 and Keep Your Eye on the Ball
Did you ever have something happen that you thought was just, well, awful, but then later it turns into a point of pride, something you’re sure to share with your as-yet unborn grandchildren? Happens all the time. One day you can’t quite get your bearings. The next you’re on top of the world. Getting from […]
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Thai Kitchen introduces new line of all-natural Thai herbs, spices and sauces
For home cooks looking to recreate their favorite Thai dishes, Thai Kitchen has introduced a new line of 100 percent all-natural Thai herbs and spices and sauces. Available in five varieties, these herbs and spices allow at-home cooks to add their own signature to traditional Thai dishes while bringing out the distinctly aromatic features of […]
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Safeway Contributes $10.4 Million to Muscular Dystrophy Association
Safeway Inc. customers and employees raised $10.4 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), funding millions of dollars in research and for supporting MDA clinical care. Safeway EVP Larree Renda presented National Youth Chairman Luke Christie with the check during the MDA Labor Day Telethon in Las Vegas on Sept. 4. Including this year’s contributions, […]
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Women of the Industry
[gn_tabs style=”5″] [gn_tab title=”The West“] [gn_spoiler title=”Christianson: Goal-Oriented Decisions Propel Career“] by Ashley Bates/staff writer As COO of the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC), Carole Christianson said her main objective—along with the WAFC—is education. Education has been a constant theme for Christianson throughout her life. She says she decided at an early age that […]
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Grapery Introduces New Cotton Candy Grapes
Bakersfield, California (September 7, 2011) – The Cotton Candy green grape, with a distinctive and sweet flavor, is in its first year of commercial trial production in Grapery’s California vineyards. “Cotton Candy tastes like no other grape,” said Grapery CEO Jim Beagle in a company press release. “You have to try them for yourself. Frankly […]
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Eight Brokerage Firms Come Together for BEACONUNITED
A group of eight leading U.S. food brokers are combining forces to build brands for manufacturers and enhance retailer relationships. The eight brokerage houses are ArchPoint Sales in San Antonio; Blackford Brokers in Shawnee Mission, Kan.; Brennan & Nagel Marketing and Sales, St. Louis; Carlin O’Brien, Chicago; Co-Sales Co., Arizona; ESM/Ferolie, New Jersey; KCBS, Cincinnati; […]