Millennials wary of conventional disinfectants’ effects on ‘good bacteria’
Ingredient awareness has become a top concern among consumers when choosing household cleaning products, according to new research from Mintel.
Hopping off: Annie’s president heads for entrepreneurial pastures new
John Foraker, president of US organic pioneer brand Annie’s, is leaving the business after 18 years to launch a new organic venture. Announcing the news himself on LinkedIn, Foraker names…
Poison Controls Centers study “exaggerates supplements safety risk”
Researchers behind a study showing that calls to US Poison Control Centers rose by nearly 50% from 2000-2012 has been accused of “significantly exaggerating the safety risk of dietary supplements”.
Time magazine flags four ‘science-backed health benefits of eating organic’
Time magazine this week ran a high-profile feature on the booming global organic market, with a particular focus on the health benefits of choosing organic.
US trade body launches organic anti-fraud task force
The US Organic Trade Association (OTA) has launched an anti-fraud task force, targeting false certification of organic food.
NPA lambasts City over decision to categorise stevia as ‘artificial sweetener’
US trade body the Natural Products Association (NPA) has strongly criticised a decision by the City of Philadelphia to designate stevia as an ‘artificial sweetener’ as part of its recently…
Carlyle sells majority stake in Nature’s Bounty to KKR
Carlyle Group is selling a majority stake in leading US health and wellness business Nature’s Bounty Company to the private equity giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts.
MOM’s Organic Market, Alexandria – now with added beekeeping paraphernalia
When family-owned US organic food retailer MOM’s Organic Market recently revamped its Alexandria (Virginia) store it added a whole new category into the store mix – beekeeping tools and paraphernalia.
Monsanto vows to fight California’s landmark Prop 65 cancer designation
Monsanto vows to fight California’s Pro 65 cancer designation
Campbell’s to acquire organic food pioneer Pacific Foods for US$700m
Campbell Soup Company is set to acquire US natural and organic food pioneer Pacific Foods of Oregon for US$700. The deal is the latest in a string of acquisitions that…