50 states
The 2018 Farm Bill is expected
to include the Hemp Farming
Act of 2018, which will formally
allow CBD to be sold legally in all
50 states. Currently, as the legality
of CBD products varies by state,
retailers are facing challenges in both
marketing and selling these products.
by the numbers
In this Winter 2019 issue we look to up-and-coming trends and
celebrate the Specialty Food Association's seventh annual Leadership
Award winners for their business leadership, citizenship, and vision.
Here's a look at some numbers related to their endeavors and the trends
on which industry stakeholders may capitalize in the coming months.
1940
The year that Bi-Rite grocery store opened in
San Francisco. In partnership with the Helen Diller Family
Foundation, Bi-Rite has built a new, eco-friendly cafe
in the Civic Center Plaza, close to the Helen Diller
Playgrounds and other San Francisco attractions.
$
1 million
The 2017 revenue of
Seal the Seasons, a farm-to-freezer
company that focuses on providing
consumers and growers with a
year-round market for perishable
fruits. In addition to reducing food
waste and maximizing crop yields,
Seal the Seasons brings affordable
produce to food deserts and other
regions where consumers may not
be able to afford fresh options.
The portion of consumers checking labels for the
amount of sugar and/or sweetener used in a product,
according to Mintel. Similarly, 79 percent of consumers
check the type of sugar and/or sweetener used.
1,300
The number of mostly women producers
who've been employed since the founding of
Kuli Kuli Foods, Lisa Curtis' start-up that makes
an energy-boosting powder from moringa trees
in Africa. The green powder can be used in
juices, smoothies, and even guacamole.
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