Month: October 2016

Natural Grocers Introduces Its Free-Range Egg Standard

October 12, 2016 Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.

Natural Grocers has again raised the bar in the retail food industry by moving from cage-free to free-range eggs and rolling out a new ranking system that helps customers make educated decisions when buying eggs in the store. The new standard requires egg-laying hens to have the indoor and outdoor space they need to express natural behaviors and thrive. And while free-range eggs offer a step up in quality, Natural Grocers is not increasing its egg prices. …

Bunge Introduces Organic, Minimally Refined Soybean Oil & Non-GMO Project Verified Milled Ancient Grains

October 12, 2016 Bunge North America

Bunge will introduce Whole Harvest™ USDA certified organic soybean oil and Non-GMO Project Verified milled ancient grains at the 2016 SupplySide West (October 6-7) and IBIE (October 8-11) shows in Las Vegas. To enjoy delicious foods made with Bunge’s organic and non-GMO ingredients, visit SupplySide West booth X159 or IBIE booth 11679. Bunge’s chefs will be serving samples such as okonomiyaki, a savory Japanese pancake made with millet and soybean oil, as well malted sorghum muffins and quinoa croissants. …

Celebrity Chef Gabriele Corcos Brings Italian Flavor To Amy's Bread

October 12, 2016 Amy’s Bread

Celebrity chef Gabriele Corcos is giving New Yorkers a taste of his native Tuscany with a new sandwich that debuts at Amy’s Bread in October to raise money for New Yorkers in need. …

Bimbo Celebrates World Bread Day October 16th

October 12, 2016 Bimbo

It`s party time and Bimbo invites you to celebrate with us! This October 16th "World Bread Day” is celebrated, how not to celebrate a food that has been a fundamental part of the tables around the world, not only contributing to a healthy diet but also delicious. …

New York City May Double Number Of Food Vendor Permits

October 12, 2016 Samantha Schmidt, New York Times

The City Council intends to consider legislation that would gradually double the number of food vendor permits issued over the course of seven years, making it possible for 600 more street vendors to begin legally selling food each year. …