Arctic Fuji, a genetically modified non-browning apple variety developed by Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF), has been approved by the US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS). OSF, which is a ...
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With the new school year officially underway, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are highlighting 11 grants awarded to national nonprofits over the past year to fund nutrition education and meal programs for youth and families. Totaling ...
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La Tortilla Factory has announced the launch of four non-GMO lines of tortillas and wraps including a GMO-free version of its popular low carb tortilla. Other new product lines include non-GMO traditional tortillas, an expanded organic ...
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Bare Snacks has launched new line of bare organic coconut chips in three flavors, including toasted, sweet ginger and coffee bean. An extension of the brand’s existing line of bare Coconut Chips, the new USDA Certified Organic ...
Privately owned juice firm Old Orchard Brands has launched a new line of organic, non-GMO 100% juice blends. The company's shelf-stable Organic 100% Juice is offered in four kid-friendly flavors, including Apple, Apple Cherry, Peach Mango ...
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Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners (ACAP) has invested $2m in Hip Chick Farms to support release of new products. The company is looking to grow by supplying its products to large retailers like Target and Kroger. Based in ...
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R.W. Knudsen Family has launched five new vegetable juice blend and beverages which include Organic Tomato Sriracha, Organic Tomato Red Bell Pepper, Organic Carrot and Organic Beet to be available at natural and conventional retailers. ...
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Nothing says back-to-school like shopping for new supplies, after-school activities, and having to think of healthy new lunch ideas that your kids will actually eat. Thanks to Annie Chun's, moms can give their kids' lunches a healthy and ...
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Hilary’s will launch frozen veggie breakfast sausage products next month in line with its mission to innovate culinary-inspired foods. The company said that the veggie sausage products are nutrient-rich and flavorsome will be ...
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will support dairy producers by buying around 11 million pounds of cheese at $20m through its Margin Protection Program (MPP). The announcement from USDA is aimed at reducing a cheese surplus which ...
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Amazing Grass has unveiled two new Organic Superfood Bars: Organic Green Superfood Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt, and Organic Protein Superfood Chocolate Almond Butter. As the #1 green-based nutrition bar on the market, Amazing Grass’ ...
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Hilary’s, the creator of convenient and culinary foods made from real ingredients and free from common allergens, has unveiled four new flavor-packed salad dressings: Chili-Lime Vinaigrette, Beet Vinaigrette, Tomato Kalamata Dressing, ...
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US-based ConAgra Foods has expanded its Healthy Choice simply cafe steamers line with the launch of four dishes made with USDA-certified organic ingredients. The company said that the four new recipes, all with 270 calories or less, are ...
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Burnsville-based Valley Natural Foods has announced that it would invest $2m to open a wholesale meat processing plant in Northfield, Minnesota. The company has purchased 16 acres of land, including a building, for the new plant, Valley ...
The US Senate has approved a bill, which mandates nationwide labeling of food products containing genetically modified organisms (GMO). The bipartisan bill, which mandates GMO labeling contents with words, pictures or a bar code on the ...
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