Target Makes non-GMO, Organic Goals
June 18, 2013 by Andrea Toochin
Filed under Featured, GMO News, Nutri-Life, Sustainable Business & CSR, The Healthy Lunchbox
Send to KindleTweet A few years ago every big box brand wanted a piece of the breakfast market pie. Now everyone wants in on the grocery store market. Target Greatlands and the introduction of grocery options at many Target stores is apparently just the beginning. The midwestern retailer announced it will soon introduce a new [...]
The Eco Messenger Bag
May 24, 2012 by Andrea Toochin
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Send to KindleTweet Locavore, ovo-lacto vegetarian, vegan – the list of things various souls don’t eat or purchase keeps growing. But, we can all afford to upcycle and recycle more. KEEN has revealed it is releasing a line of accessories made from airbags. Due out this July, the Harvest III series is made in the [...]
Food Distribution Giant Reveals Nutrition Trends
November 27, 2011 by Andrea Toochin
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Send to KindleTweet One of the biggest distributors of organic and natural foods, UNFI or United Natural Foods Inc., released its 3rd quarter roundup of trends, both existing and upcoming. The video below is geared at those that manage or own health food stores. Among the products hot listed are “super seeds,” non-dairy spreads and [...]
Enriched Foods: A New-Old Super Grain
May 24, 2010 by Andrea Toochin
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Send to KindleTweet The mainstream media has long questioned enriched foods, but the real question is–if there were food products that would eliminate the need for one more supplement or vitamin, would you buy them? Salba Smart and Core Naturals are betting yes. Health trends often warrant skepticism but some discoveries are just rebirths of [...]
The New Dairy Alternative: Hemp’s Future
February 21, 2010 by Andrea Toochin
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Send to KindleTweet A milk alternative hardly seems cause for protest or legislation but in the case of hemp, all of the above are justified. One might liken the resource as a criminal put in jail without a fair trial, convicted with DNA evidence, for the natural resource has the potential to be as successful [...]
No BS Skincare: Derma e
December 30, 2009 by Andrea Toochin
Filed under Featured, GMO News, Paints & Potions
Safe, effective skincare for many skin ailments and general anti-aging, from a seasoned skincare company that respects both its customers and the environment.
Fairtrade Cosmetics On Rise
December 19, 2009 by Krysten Kauder
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Send to KindleTweet It has been a slow and steady launch of fair trade cosmetics this year, but the trend is about to take off, according to CosmeticsDesign. Originally beginning in the food industry, it has been difficult for fair trade to transition into the beauty world due to strict certifications dictating the ingredients and [...]
The Energy Bar Reincarnate
December 18, 2009 by Andrea Toochin
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Send to KindleTweet Diets, multiple jobs and an ever slowing metabolism are reasons enough to seek out healthy snack foods with less than 300 calories. Even with many great new health food companies, there are still few products that are not filled with carbohydrates or sugars. This is why our annual quest for good snacks [...]
A Healthy Halloween
October 17, 2009 by Andrea Toochin
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Send to KindleTweet Halloween is our justification for candy overload just as Thanksgiving is a justification for overeating and St. Patrick’s for binge drinking. But, the more education consumers get about food, the more parents crave healthy, tasty options for their kids. One product I keep away from my niece, and all the kids in [...]
The Super Seed
August 27, 2009 by Andrea Toochin
Filed under Featured, Nutri-Life
Canadian farmers are helping food manufacturers bring the powerful, healthy seed to the masses.


