- Next Bayer, Roundup Trial Scheduled for March
November 16, 2018Oakland, CA—The next trial regarding Bayer/Monsanto’s Roundup has been scheduled for March, according to Reuters. Superior Court Judge Ioana Petrou granted an expedited trial to Alva and Alberta Pilliod, who were diagnosed with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2011 and 2015, respectively. They claim their cancers were caused by their regular use of Roundup between 19 […] - U.S. And China Set Up for Initial Trade Negotiations
November 16, 2018Washington, D.C. — There’s some movement in the trade war with China, although it might not be lasting. China has made an initial offer on trade, according to CNN, which President Trump said addressed 142 negotiating points. However, it mostly reiterated previous suggestions, and fell short of some of the White House’s core demands, including technology […] […] - Kellogg’s Debuts Digestive Health Cereal
November 16, 2018A new 3-in-1 cereal from Kellogg’s offers prebiotics, probiotics and fiber all for breakfast. Its latest wellness brand, “HI! Happy Inside,” attempts to make digestive health easily accessible during a time when 92 percent of adult Americans rated maintaining digestive health as important to their overall health, the company said in a press release. “HI! […] […] - Whole Foods Market’s Top 10 Trends for 2019
November 15, 2018Austin, TX — Whole Foods Market’s seasoned trendspotters, global buyers and experts reveal their most anticipated food trends for 2019 — Pacific Rim flavors, eco-conscious packaging, faux meat snacks and new varieties of hemp-infused products are among the food influences expected to take off in the next year. Pacific Rim Flavors Flavor inspiration from the […] - Plant Based Foods Association Launches Certification Program
November 15, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) has launched a new Certified Plant Based program, the first and only plant-based food certification. The Certified Plant Based protocol, which focuses on plant-based alternatives to animal-based foods, specifies the criteria required to make a certified plant-based food claim. NSF International is the […] - The Gluten Dilemma for Retailers
November 14, 2018The post The Gluten Dilemma for Retailers appeared first on Whole Foods Magazine. - 3 Key Trends in Food and Drink
November 14, 2018Market intelligence agency Mintel has announced three forward-looking trends it says will lead the momentum of global food and drink innovation in 2019 and beyond. Evergreen Consumption: A circular view of sustainability that spans the entire product lifecycle requires action from suppliers to consumers. Through the Ages: Food and drink will build on today […] - Bill Stewart: Real Food Pioneer Passes
November 13, 2018Bill Stewart passed away at the age of 65 on Nov. 3, 2018, in Durango, CO, after suffering from complications of ALS. He founded Real Food Sales, a brokerage dedicated to bringing natural and organic products to food service operations throughout the country. He was an athlete, musician, had a passion for healthy living and […] The post Bill Stewart: Real Fo […] - Natural Disasters Threaten Agriculture
November 13, 2018Three wildfires burning through California have scorched more than 210,000 acres across the state combined, destroyed thousands of homes and structures and forced thousands more to evacuate. In Northern California, the Camp fire has ravaged the town of Paradise. According to The Los Angeles Times, the death toll from the Camp fire in Paradise reached […] The […] - GNC Reports Weak Quarter
November 13, 2018Pittsburgh, PA — GNC released their third-quarter earnings and same-store sales were down 2.1%, including GNC.com. Tricia Tolivar, CFO of GNC, said on the earnings call that consolidated revenue was $580.2 million. It’s a decrease from the previous year’s $613 million, which Tolivar primarily attributed to the sale of LuckyVitamin in September 2017, resultin […]
