Olive Green Organics awarded Gold & Silver, Sydney Organic Expo

Sydney-based organic and fair trade foods wholesaler Olive Green Organics, Australia’s best-known supplier of Andean organic, high-protein packaged foods was awarded two Gold Medals and five Silver Medals in the 2010 Organic Expo & Green Show Awards

Unilever commits to 75% sustainable packaging

Unilever made a well-timed move to commit to sustainable sourcing of packaging in July with research studies showing consumers will change purchasing decisions to support this type of ethical commitment.

Mexico’s Chedraui’s LA expansion, takes on Mexico rivals

Mexico’s fourth largest retailer and supermarket operator Chedraui, has bought Fiesta Foods in Los Angeles expanding its reach in the Hispanic market in the U.S. Southwest.

Healthy Life launches health food stores into China

Leading Australian natural products distributor and franchise retailer Healthzone Limited, franchisor of over 130 Healthy Life health food stores in Australia, announced the further expansion of its international operations in China in early August.

Spotlight on Peru’s biodiversity at ExpoAlimentaria

ExpoAlimentaria to be celebrated this coming Sep 22-24 in Peru is quickly positioning itself as one of the major forums in the global food industry with PeruNatura, a great showcase for ethnic, gourmet and specialty, organic and fair trade foods, delicacies and ingredients.

Whole Foods Market continues strong sales resurgence

North America’s leading organic food and natural products chain Whole Foods Market appears to be riding a resurgence in consumer demand for health and wellness after it reported 8.8% comparable store sales growth for the 12-week third quarter ended July 4, 2010.

Food & beverage opportunity in consumer health & wellness

Study shows consumer interest in food and beverages that offer health benefits is greater than, or similar to, interest in vitamins and supplements that provide the same health-and-wellness benefits.

Burt’s Bees, Whole Foods head Top Green Brands

Burt’s Bees and Whole Foods lead the 2010 ImagePower Green Brands Survey’s list of top 10 U.S. brands perceived to be the greenest, with Aveeno and Microsoft joining the list this year.