Natural Grocers Supports Regional American Red Cross Tornado Relief Efforts by Collecting Donations at Select Stores in Iowa and Texas

Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S. is collecting donations for the American Red Cross to benefit communities affected by the recent severe tornado damage at three select stores in Iowa and Texas.

Gluten-Free Certification Organization Withdraws Certification from Best Express Foods

The Gluten Intolerance Group’s Gluten-free Certification Organization (GFCO) has made the decision to withdraw certification from Best Express Foods, Inc., the umbrella company to Universal Bakery (BEF/Universal Baking), and the producer of “Aussie Bites” and other products. This decision comes after a thorough investigation in the U.S. and Canada of BEF/Universal Baking’s “Aussie Bites” following a safety alert that was issued on May 15, 2024, revealing positive test results for gluten in excess of the FDA threshold.  

The Farm-to-Table Movement is Coming to Flowers

May 6, 2024 Nick Hawkins, INC.

Molly Oliver and other florists like her found an important partner in Slow Flowers, a Seattle-based digital marketplace for sustainably minded U.S. florists and growers.

Terra Exports Appears on The Inc. 5000 List

August 23, 2021 Terra Exports

Inc. magazine revealed that Terra Exports, an innovative global fresh fruit company, is No. 1086 on this year’s 40th annual Inc. 5000 list—the most prestigious ranking of U.S. fastest-growing private companies. This is Terra Exports’ fourth appearance on the Inc. 5000 list

Smithfield Foods Supports Disaster-Relief Efforts Following Hurricane Laura in Louisiana with 30,000 Serving Protein Donation

September 22, 2020 Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. has donated more than 11,000 pounds of pork loins to Operation BBQ Relief as part of ongoing recovery efforts in Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Laura. The 11,000 pound donation, equivalent to more than 30,000 servings, is part of Smithfield’s signature hunger-relief initiative, Helping Hungry Homes®.