Horizon Group Announces Acquisition Of Ontario Natural Food Co-Op Business
The Horizon Group of Companies yesterday completed the purchase of the business and assets of Ontario Natural Food Co-op of Mississauga, Ontario. …
Month: June 2017
Lawsuit Accusing Whole Foods Of Overcharging Is Revived: US Appeals Court
A federal appeals court on Friday ordered Whole Foods Market Inc to face a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing it of overcharging shoppers in New York City by overstating the weight of pre-packaged food in its supermarkets. …
Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Praise Action On Science-Based Water Policy
The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) applauds the Governor's signing of Senate Bill 76, the science-based water policy legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Senator Scott Fitzgerald (R–Juneau) and Representative Gary Tauchen (R–Bonduel). …
New Studies Show Multiple Health Benefits From Consuming Mangos
Emerging human studies on mango consumption have found potential health benefits associated with the superfruit including improved blood pressure, blood sugar control, and gut health. The research, conducted by of the Department of Nutrition and Food Science at Texas A&M University and the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Oklahoma State University, was presented during the 2017 Experimental Biology conference in Chicago. …
Mushroom Council & Beef Checkoff Launch Veal Summer Grilling Promotion
The Beef Checkoff and the Mushroom Council team up for a third Veal Mushroom Summer Grilling Promotion. A new Veal Mushroom Blend Sliders recipe will be introduced through labels placed on specially marked packages of veal. The promotion will be supported with a consumer sweepstakes featuring a $500 grand prize in free groceries. Last year’s sweepstakes generated over 260,000 entries. This year is anticipated to generate even more consumer and retailer participation. The promotion runs from June 5 through September 5, 2017. …
