Beetnik Foods, Austin, Texas, launched a new packaging design aiming to showcase the product in a more eye-catching format and more accurately convey its benefits to health-conscious consumers.

Koelnmesse GmbH, the Germany-based host of Anuga 2019, which takes place Oct. 5-9 in Germany, identified top themes in international food and beverage development.

A study conducted by researchers at Emory University, Atlanta, in collaboration with The Organic Center, Washington, D.C., found that a majority of samples of conventional retail milk tested positive for residues of antibiotics – two of which are banned from dairy production -- and used controversial pesticides.

Wealthy Americans are among the most influential and active participants in the natural and organic food market, according to “Affluent Food Shoppers,” a new report released by Packaged Facts, Rockville, Md.

The U.S. organic market in 2018 broke through the $50 billion mark for the first time, with sales hitting a record $52.5 billion, up 6.3% from the previous year, according to the “2019 Organic Industry Survey” released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA), Washington, D.C.

Flagship Premium Food Group, Meridian, Ohio, opened a regional office in downtown San Francisco.

Uncle Matt’s Organic, Clermont, Fla., kicked off of its 20-year anniversary with the launch of organic probiotic popsicles.

Pure Flavor, Canada, announced plans to expand its family of Canadian organic greenhouse growers with a new culinary line of products under its Craft House Collection for both retail and foodservice channels.

FoodChain ID, Fairfield, Iowa, expanded its service portfolio with the addition of USDA Organic Certifications, powered by SupplyTrak.

The 39th annual Natural Products Expo West, hosted by New Hope Network, Boulder, Colo., revealed trends to watch in organic and natural foods.