02.25.2022 | Author:
| Category: Cane Sugar & Sweeteners, Organic & Sustainability, Quality & Certifications, NewsFood Technology Magazine
In this industry update from IFT's Food Technology magazine, our longtime partner and organic cane sugar supplier, Natíve, is recognized for becoming the first Regenerative Organic Certified™ sugar producer. Regenerative Organic Certification was created to leverage and bring together existing high-bar certifications for environmental protection, animal welfare and fair trade. This new certification resonated strongly with Natíve because it encompassed so many of the practices they have innovated over the years.
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07.28.2021 | Author:
| Category: Organic & Sustainability, Quality & Certifications, Company NewsIn December 2019, The National Organic Program finalized their ruling that amends the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. The rule now dictates that certified organic flavors must be used in organic products when commercially available. What does that mean for manufacturers? Here’s a breakdown of the terminology, the ruling, its requirements and how those can be met:
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04.02.2020 | Author:
| Category: Quality & CertificationsDuring this COVID-19 crisis, things are changing day by day, sometimes hour by hour! Despite the challenges, we continue to supply our customers throughout North America and Europe...
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04.23.2019 | Author:
| Category: Organic & Sustainability, Quality & CertificationsThe Organic Trade Association (OTA) recently launched Organic Fraud Prevention Solutions, an industry-wide program aimed at strengthening the integrity of the organic supply chain. The program requires training, organic fraud vulnerability assessments and the development of organic fraud prevention plans.
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03.29.2016 | Author:
| Category: Organic & Sustainability, Quality & CertificationsUse of the word “organic" is regulated in the United States and is backed by federal standards so product labeling is strictly controlled. The word cannot appear on packaging without certification according to requirements set up by the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) and monitored by the National Organic Program (NOP). Once certified, there are four different categories of organic products that can be marketed to consumers...
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11.23.2015 | Author:
| Category: Cane Sugar & Sweeteners, Quality & CertificationsWe’re happy to announce the availability of Fair for Life organic sugar from our cane sugar supplier, the Native Green Cane Project. According to Mintel, 63% of U.S. adults agree that ethical issues are becoming more important and 58% agree that buying ethically produced products makes them feel good...
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