BOULDER New Hope Network, the Boulder-based organizer of the Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim, California, and Expo East in Philadelphia, has promoted natural-products media veteran and food brand co-founder Carlotta Mast to a senior vice president position where she will “look after all aspects of New Hope Network, including Natural Products Expo,” according to a company news release.
Mast takes over the SVP position after the departure of Fred Linder in December 2020 and the impending retirement of Scott Owen, the release said.
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MIT develops method for lab-grown plants
You ve heard of lab-grown meat, now get ready for lab-grown plants! This nascent technology could have huge implications for agriculture, because even the most eco-friendly farming approaches can still take a lot of resources to maintain. And as farmers become more wary of extreme weather affecting crops, this could be a safer and more reliable way to feed future generations. Tech Crunch has the story.
BlueNalu raises $60M, pushing cell-based seafood closer to the mainstream
Speaking of lab-grown meat, The Food Institute reported on cell-cultured seafood company BlueNalu s recent $60 million in debt financing from investors. BlueNalu will complete its regulatory review with the FDA and begin testing products in a variety of foodservice locations in the U.S., as well as start building out a 40,000-square-foot pilot production facility, with the funding.
Is Maple Syrup Healthy? Cynthia Sass, MPH, RDN, CSSD
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The history of maple syrup
Here s some sweet news: Maple syrup may be one of the best healthy food trends of the year. According to New Hope Network, the industry enjoyed record-setting production, and consumer packaged sales rose 30 to 40 percent in 2020, compared to 2019. That s likely due to the demand for all-natural foods like natural sweeteners and a growing awareness of maple syrup s benefits. But is maple syrup healthy?
Maple syrup is one of my personal comfort foods. This distinctly flavorful, beautiful, and nutritious sweetener has been a staple ingredient in many households for generations, and it has a very long history.
Sustainable Packaging Innovation Workshop White Paper
RCD Packaging Innovation hosted the Redefining Flexible Films Innovation Workshop and offers the results of the workshop in a white paper.
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Dec 16th, 2020 A packaging supply and innovation firm that specializes in packaging solutions to eliminate waste and care for the planet, RCD Packaging Innovation’s white paper is the result of the multifaceted, online collaboration launched in the early days of COVID-19 under the auspices of the Redefining Flexible Films Innovation Workshop. The workshop was composed of specialists and practitioners from across the supply chain, including Dr. Bronner’s, Eco-Cycle, Mars, New Hope Network, PepsiCo, Ben & Jerry’s, Happy Family, Amy’s, Eco-Cycle, and the University of Georgia New Materials Institute. It was hosted by OSC. Subject matter experts included polymer scientists, resin producers, retailers, waste manag