A pioneer in the industry has passed. Marlene Lacy, owner of A Way of Life Natural Foods in Niles, IL, for 41 years, died on August 29, 2021. Marlene's obituary in the Chicago Tribune recounts how important Marlene was to those who knew her, including her customers: The last of a...
[caption id="attachment_84867" align="alignright" width="166"] Kurt Donsbach, D.C., N.D., Ph.D.[/caption] Kurt Donsbach, D.C., N.D., Ph.D., passed away on August 29, 2021, in Murrieta, CA. Born in Whitefish, MT, on December 1, 1935, Donsbach practiced as a chiropractor after graduating from Western States Chiropractic College in 1957. From 1961 to 1965, Donsbach worked...
Huntington Station, NY—Frank D’Amelio, Sr., CEO of Bio-Botanica, passed away on June 11, 2021. D’Amelio and his wife Josephine founded the company in 1972, according to the company’s website, and together, the two brought Bio-Botanica to where it is today: with a 160,000 square-foot GMP certified manufacturing facility, four retail...
Greg Steltenpohl, Founder of Califia Farms and plant-based pioneer, has passed at the age of 67. The company reported the news on social media, posting, "It is with a heavy heart we share the news of the passing of our company’s founder, Greg Steltenpohl. He built the Califia Farms brand from...
David Mintz, the inventor of Tofutti vegan ice cream, passed on February 24, 2021, at the age of 89. His impact on the industry will not be forgotten. [caption id="attachment_16484" align="alignright" width="300"] David Mintz(1931–2021), inventor of Tofutti[/caption] Born in Brooklyn on June 8, 1931, Mintz is founded Tofutti Brands, headquartered in...
Tony Hayes, a producer and marketer of North American wildcrafted herbs, has passed. Ridge Runner Trading Company remembered Hayes in a Facebook post, sharing, "It is with a heavy heart we announce the unexpected passing of our Founder and CEO Tony Hayes. Tony’s immense knowledge and experience will be a...
Oceanside, NY—Only Natural and the Bio Nutrition family of brands announced the passing of Robert M. LoMacchio, CEO of Only Natural and Bio Nutrition. LoMacchio passed away on May 25, 2020, at the age of 49. The LoMacchio family has over 40 years of experience in the natural health industry,...
Green Bay, WI—EuroPharma, makers of Terry Naturally, shared news of the recent passing of Sue Hahn, Director of International Sales at EuroPharma/Terry Naturally Canada. "The loss of Sue comes as a shock and devastation to all who knew her, loved her, and worked alongside her," Terry Lemerond and the Terry...
Colorado Springs, CO--Charlotte Figi, the namesake of the Charlotte's Web CBD brand founded by the Stanley Brothers, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, at the age of 13. Charlotte, who had been admitted to the hospital and treated as a likely COVID-19 patient, died after suffering a seizure that resulted...
Bellevue, WA--Harvey Hartman, Founder and Chairman of The Hartman Group, passed away on February 24, 2020, after a battle with cancer. The Hartman Group reflected on Harvey's legacy, sharing, "Harvey was a larger-than-life presence and guiding force. Those of us who have had the good fortune to know and work...
