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Where Food Comes From, Inc. Announces Launch of RaiseWell® Certified: A New Standard for Natural Livestock Production

A Next-Generation Certification Designed for Natural Retailers, Restaurants and Producers Committed to Responsible Sourcing and Verified Animal CareCASTLE ROCK, Colo., Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Where Food Comes From, Inc. (WFCF) (Nasdaq: WFCF), the most trusted resource for independent, third-party verification of food production practices in North America, proudly announces the launch of RaiseWell® Certified, a comprehensive new standard that sets a new benchmark for animal care, verifi

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Where Food Comes From, Inc. Announces Launch of RaiseWell® Certified: A New Standard for Natural Livestock Production

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