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Sustainability at SABMiller

SABMiller plc has announced plans to ramp up its sustainable development programs.
July 10, 2014
This new program, branded Prosper, is the latest evolution of the company’s approach to sustainable development.
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The Organic Domain

Afilias has announced that August 6, 2014, is the sunrise start date for its newest generic top-level domain (gTLD): .ORGANIC.
July 8, 2014
Addresses will only be available for products, manufacturers, producers, co-packers, distributors, certifiers, wholesalers, retailers and other qualified registrants who meet specified organic-related criteria as part of their domain name registration.
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Consumers Taking Organics to Avoid GMOs

Avoiding GMOs (genetically modified organisms), for themselves or their children, is an increasingly important reason why parents choose organic food.
July 3, 2014
Almost 25% of parents buying organic said that wanting to steer clear of genetically modified foods is now one of their top reasons for selecting organic.
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Nestle Reports on Itself

Nestlé in the United States has released its Creating Shared Value (CSV) report.
July 3, 2014
The report is the company's first expanded effort to highlight U.S.-specific milestones and achievements tied to Nestlé's global sustainability principles and commitments.
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Organic-Certified Ingredients

Farbest Brands offers a full line of USDA organic-certified ingredients from Naturz Organics.
June 23, 2014
Farbest Brands, Montvale, N.J., said it will begin distribution a full line of USDA organic-certified products following an agreement with Naturz Organic, a privately held company with primary headquarters in Dalian, China.
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US Vs. EU on GMO

The top American agriculture official has called on the European Union to do more to ease restrictions on gene-altered food and feed crops if it hoped to reach a trans-Atlantic trade pact.
June 19, 2014
The deal is also drawing opposition from groups on both sides of the Atlantic, concerned it will lower environmental standards and weaken consumer protections.
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Room to Grow, Organic

American consumers have not had their fill of organic products yet.
June 12, 2014
Sales of organic products in the United States jumped to $35.1 billion in 2013.
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Tony's at United

United Natural Foods Inc. announced plans to acquire California food distributor Tony’s Fine Foods.
June 5, 2014
The deal is valued at approximately $195 million.
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The Pirate's Life

B&G Foods announced the launch of Pirate’s Booty Mac & Cheese.
June 4, 2014
The launch is the brand's first foray outside of snacks.
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NPA Names Senior VP of Regulatory Affairs

The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced that Corey Hilmas, MD, Ph.D., has been hired to serve as its new senior vice president of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs.
June 4, 2014
The hiring is the third major personnel announcement for NPA in recent weeks.
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