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duBreton farms are now certified by the California Animal Care Program (Prop12)

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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As a leader in animal welfare, duBreton is among the first companies to be California Proposition 12 certified.

Key Points: 
  • As a leader in animal welfare, duBreton is among the first companies to be California Proposition 12 certified.
  • DuBreton farms have specialized in animal welfare for decades now, raising crate-free pigs since 2003.
  • Thanks to their USDA Organic, Certified Humane Raised and Handled®, and GAP 5-step certifications, they not only comply with but greatly surpass Prop 12 requirements.
  • "Animal welfare protocols, the use of antibiotics, and farm animal raising practices should not only be words but should become a culture," Vincent concludes.

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. Provides a Corporate Update

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Potrero, CA, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PUBCOWIRE - Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: GRYN) (“Green Hygienics” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the following Corporate Updates.

Key Points: 
  • Potrero, CA, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PUBCOWIRE - Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: GRYN) (“Green Hygienics” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the following Corporate Updates.
  • Following that the Company plans to audit the financials and complete the appropriate filings as soon as practicably possible to regain its listing on the OTCQB.
  • Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. filed voluntary on July 11, 2023, to allow the business to reorganize and restructure the debt while receiving protection from creditors.
  • Green Hygienics has selected AlphaBull, a leading communications solutions provider specializing in services for public companies, to support shareholder communications and to bolster investor relations support.

Organic Trade Association hails long-awaited organic animal welfare rule

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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“The organic sector and organic consumers have been clamoring for stricter animal welfare standards for 20 years now, and the OTA and its members have spearheaded that fight,” said Tom Chapman, CEO of the Organic Trade Association.

Key Points: 
  • “The organic sector and organic consumers have been clamoring for stricter animal welfare standards for 20 years now, and the OTA and its members have spearheaded that fight,” said Tom Chapman, CEO of the Organic Trade Association.
  • “All organic poultry producers will need to provide real access to the outdoors and that is what certified organic represents.
  • We celebrate a final rule that will strengthen organic animal welfare standards, better align organic producers and certifiers, and meet consumer expectations for organic livestock products,” said Carolyn Gahn, Senior Director, Mission & Advocacy for Applegate Farms.
  • USDA, through its National Organic Program, sets the federal standards for all organic products certified to the USDA Organic label.

Bipartisan bill introduced to ensure continued advancement of organic

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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Washington, D.C., Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organic Trade Association applauds the introduction of critical bipartisan legislation in Congres to ensure organic standards continuously evolve and improve, and to hold the federal government accountable for keeping up with the needs and expectations of the dynamic organic marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organic Trade Association applauds the introduction of critical bipartisan legislation in Congres to ensure organic standards continuously evolve and improve, and to hold the federal government accountable for keeping up with the needs and expectations of the dynamic organic marketplace.
  • The legislation would amend the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 to provide a streamlined and predictable process to review and revise organic standards implemented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
  • It would enable the improvement and advancement of organic to forge ahead into the future.
  • “Ensuring continuous improvement for organic is our highest priority in the 2023 Farm Bill, and this legislation goes far to address that objective,” said Tom Chapman, CEO and Executive Director of the Organic Trade Association.

SuanNutra, Inc. Launches in US

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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This strategic move strengthens the company's commitment to the American market and will bring enhanced focus and solutions to customers.

Key Points: 
  • This strategic move strengthens the company's commitment to the American market and will bring enhanced focus and solutions to customers.
  • "With SuanNutra, we are better positioned to meet our customers' needs, offering them access to the finest ingredients and expertise," says Anthony Weston, SuanNutra's CEO.
  • " The company's team will showcase SuanNutra's extensive portfolio of functional and innovative branded Ingredients on October 23 to 27 at SupplySide West, Las Vegas, booth #3053.
  • In the same period, North America stood as the second-largest region for supplement launches, capturing a 32% share of the global market.

Ancient Nutrition Launches World's First Regenerative Organic Certified® Nutritional Supplement Formulas

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest film on planetary health, Common Ground, from the director of Kiss the Ground, continues to hit theaters this month. As the message of hope reaches massive audiences, it will leave consumers and brands wanting to take action in support of Regenerative Agriculture. Ancient Nutrition, a leading health and wellness company, simultaneously is introducing the world's first triple-certified nutritional supplement formulas. This revolutionary line encompasses 16 products in the probiotics, herbal functional mushroom categories, achieving Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC™), USDA Organic, and Non-GMO status. Ancient Nutrition hopes to lead the way for other brands to follow suit, and for consumers to have an option that now supports a movement that goes far beyond organic.

Key Points: 
  • Ancient Nutrition, a leading health and wellness company, simultaneously is introducing the world's first triple-certified nutritional supplement formulas.
  • This revolutionary line encompasses 16 products in the probiotics, herbal functional mushroom categories, achieving Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC™), USDA Organic, and Non-GMO status.
  • Additionally, Ancient Nutrition has developed the R.A.N.C.H Project SM, focusing on Regenerative Agriculture, Nutrition, and Climate Health.
  • Ancient Nutrition ROC™ supplements are available through Ancient Nutrition's website, Amazon, Sprouts Farmers Market, Vitamin Shoppe and independent health food stores nationwide.

University of Rhode Island and The Organic Center to partner on major OREI food safety research grant

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Washington, D.C., Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The University of Rhode Island and The Organic Center are pleased to announce a new collaboration on an important new organic food safety research project, enabled by a $3.5 million grant recently awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) research program.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The University of Rhode Island and The Organic Center are pleased to announce a new collaboration on an important new organic food safety research project, enabled by a $3.5 million grant recently awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) research program.
  • Food safety is of paramount importance for every organic grower, but organic produce and specialty crop growers can face unique challenges in trying to meet both National Organic Program standards and multiple food safety requirements.
  • That assessment identified food safety as a top production challenge for organic farmers both in terms of operational and administrative barriers.
  • We have robust policies designed to deliver safe, organic food through the National Organic Program and the Food Safety Modernization Act.

Edible Garden Announces Distribution with Dierbergs Markets for Pulp Sustainable Gourmet Sauces

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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BELVIDERE, NJ, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic, and sustainable produce and products, today announced that Dierbergs Markets will begin carrying Edible Garden’s new line of Pulp sustainable gourmet USDA Organic fermented sauces in all 26 of their greater St. Louis metropolitan-area stores and one location at Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks. 

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden, stated, "We are pleased that Dierbergs Markets will begin carrying our Pulp Sustainable Gourmet Sauces across their entire retail network in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
  • The inclusion of Dierbergs enhances our distribution reach throughout the Midwest region of the United States.
  • Dierbergs Markets, with its strong reputation in the St. Louis metropolitan area, is an ideal partner for this endeavor.
  • Looking ahead, the Company remains committed to our core values and mission, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunities the future holds for Edible Garden and our loyal customers.”

Whole Foods Market Celebrates 20 Years as a Certified Organic Grocer

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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This year marks 20 years since Whole Foods Market first attained organic retail certification.

Key Points: 
  • This year marks 20 years since Whole Foods Market first attained organic retail certification.
  • “Whole Foods Market is proud to celebrate 20 years as the only certified organic national grocer in the industry and continue our work to help grow and support the organic community,” said Jason Buechel, chief executive officer at Whole Foods Market.
  • “Our Team Members work hard to ensure the organic integrity of our products all the way from the farm to customer selection from our shelves.”
    Whole Foods Market has championed organic since before there was a National Organic Program and requires certification for organic label claims on all products it sells.
  • Whole Foods Market continues to advocate for legislation supporting the adoption of organic and other climate-smart agricultural practices, while reducing infrastructural challenges and barriers to the market.

Suanfarma USA Reinforces Commitment to Fair Trade, Organic Ingredients

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Suanfarma USA expands its commitment to develop and market sustainable botanical ingredients for the US market. The company has attained USDA Organic and Fair for Life (FFL) certifications at its New Jersey site and for the new facility in Utah to serve the high demand from customers on the West Coast. With these two locations, Suanfarma USA can more efficiently cover market demand.

Key Points: 
  • With the opening of a new facility in Utah, Suanfarma USA will rapidly cover the demand for organic ingredients for West Coast customers
    SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Suanfarma USA expands its commitment to develop and market sustainable botanical ingredients for the US market.
  • "We are proudly increasing our organic, Fair For Life ingredients line, including ashwagandha extract, banaba leaf extract, organic cinnamon powder, melissa (lemon balm) extract, tart cherry powder, organic turmeric powder, organic ginger powder, and many others," says Tammy Walton, Business Development Manager for Suanfarma USA.
  • Ultimately, this ensures Suanfarma USA can offer a great range of trusted organic ingredients.
  • Besides its full range of organic, FFL ingredients, Suanfarma USA customers also get access to the company´s innovative branded line of wellness (Metabolaid®, Move!Plx®, and RelaxPlx®) and beauty-from-within (Nutroxsun®, Zeropollution®, and Eternalyoung®) ingredients.