Last updated on February 8th, 2016 at 11:50 am
New Channels News In Brief…
The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) has joined the Organic & Natural Health Association (ONHA). “The Organic & Natural Health Association fills a void in today’s market for a trade group that is dedicated to serving the needs of suppliers, retailers and consumers who seek truthful, unbiased and credible information, based on the latest health- and nutrition-based science and research, about organic and natural products,” said Ronnie Cummins, OCA’s international director. Recently Karen Howard, ONHA CEO and executive director, announced that the group’s board has decided against developing a certification or seal for the word “natural” on product labels, in favor of instead strengthening the current definition of organic…
Manufacturer Kayco-Kedem is partnering with Whole Foods Market to launch new and exclusive “Kosher for Passover” items. New items include dairy-free, gluten-free, organic and vegan selections…
BJ’s Wholesale Club is voluntarily issuing a recall of Citterio Mortadella and some deli meats sold from Jan. 20-Feb. 3 due to a possible exposure to a tree nut allergen (pistachio). Some deli meats, sold in individual service bags that may have come in contact with the same equipment as the Citterio Mortadella, also are being recalled. The recalled deli meats were sold at BJ’s locations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
