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National Co+op Grocers Releases 2022 Food Co-op Impact Report

On average, a food co-op purchases from 281 local farms and sells $5.6 million worth of local products each year, according to the report.

June 1, 2023

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

National Co+op Grocers (NCG) shared the news that, according to its 2022 Food Co-op Impact Report, a National Co+op Grocers (NCG) member food co-op purchases from 281 local farms and producers and sells $5.6 million worth of local products each year, on average.

Insights & Innovations in the Botanicals Space

Experts answer our Qs on sustainable sourcing, research, trends, & more! Plus: The latest need-to-know info on CBD & hemp

May 30, 2023

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Experts answer our Qs on sustainable sourcing, research, trends, & more! Plus: The latest need-to-know info on CBD & hemp.

LesserEvil Has New Space Balls and Cosmic Rings

February 16, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

LesserEvil is expanding its line of Space Balls and Cosmic Rings. The Space Balls now come in Interstellar Cheddar and Cinnamon Sugardust; the Comic Rings now include Cosmic Cheddar and Berry Blast. They have a SRP of $5.99 per 7-oz. bag and $3.99 SRP per 3-oz bag. The Space Balls...

Organic India Releases Herbal Laxative

February 11, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Organic India is expanding its supplement line with the launch of Herbal Laxative, a gentle, non-habit forming supplement. The senna-free digestive formula promotes digestion and elimination to provide relief without the gastrointestinal discomfort, the company says. It is formulated with Bael Leaf, Garden Cress, and Psyllium Husk, promoting daily regularity.

Earth Mama Organics Launches Elderberry Tea

October 5, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Earth Mama Organics has released Organic Elderberry Immune Tea, the newest addition to the company's herbal tea line. The herbal blend was created to support immune health. It is USDA certified 100% Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, and Kosher. It is also made without artificial colors, flavor, or sweeteners. The tea...

2021 Food Co-op Report Showcases How Co-ops Drive Positive Change

April 29, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Saint Paul, MN—National Co+op Grocers (NCG) has released its 2021 Food Co-op Impact Report. NCG, which joins together 148 food co-ops whose leaders work together to elect their board and represent the goals and aspirations of 1.3 million food co-op members from communities across 38 states, said the report spotlights the ways food...

LesserEvil Adds R.E.D.D. Bars to Portfolio

April 15, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Danbury, CT—Organic snack company LesserEvil announced its acquisition of R.E.D.D. Bar. The deal will permit the company to be competitive in the snack food market and help R.E.D.D. expand through LesserEvil’s industry connections and network, according to a press release. “Given LesserEvil’s focus on functional snacking, the bar category is...

Survey: Organic Certification Increases Land Value

August 12, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Silver Spring, MD—What is the impact of organic certification on land value? Mercaris, along with partners including Croatan Institute, Laird Norton Company, Merge Organics, Midwestern BioAg, and People’s Company, addresses the topic in the first whitepaper in its Mercoterra project. The key finding: Certified organic cropland can command higher rents. Data gathered...