Corinne Shindelar, president/CEO of the Independent Natural FoodRetailers Association (INFRA) shares her insights and expectations for independent retailers in the coming year. The Independent Natural Food Retailer has an excellent opportunity in 2018 and beyond. The acquisition of Whole Foods Market by Amazon has basically opened the door even wider for...
Hershey, PA — The Hershey Co. announced it will acquire all outstanding shares of better-for-you snack maker Amplify Snack Brands in a $1.6 billion deal, through which it also assumes nearly $600 million in Amplify debt. “The acquisition of Amplify and its product portfolio is an important step in our...
What do women think about their health and wellness? Everyday Health.com did a survey to get some fresh perspectives and the leading wellness priority was stress management while the top-ranked factor for overall wellness was financial security. The October online survey included a diverse group of 3,000 American women ages...
New Port Richey, FL - Some 2,900 independent retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, and nutritional counselors attended the 46th annual SOHO EXPO, Nov. 30 - Dec. 3 produced by SENPA. “This by far was one of the most high energy shows I’ve experienced," said SOHO Expo Executive Director Carylene Walker. Attendees experienced...
California’s Thomas Fire, which started in Ventura County and is now moving through Santa Barbara County, has hit a massive 234,000 acres in size. The fires have destroyed an area larger than New York City and Boston combined, and only 20% has been contained so far. More than $48 million...
Indianapolis, IN — According to IndyStar, Indiana Attorney General (AG) Curtis Hill declared that cannabidiol (CBD) oil is illegal to sell or own in the state, following a great a deal of confusion about CBD’s legal status that included raids of grocery stores and the arrest of a man with...
Ethnobotanist and a founding father of the American Botanical Council James A. Duke, PhD, 88, passed away at his home on Dec. 10. “He was a brilliant, dedicated, funny, and humble man, who earned the admiration, respect, and love of thousands of scientists and herbal enthusiasts,” said Mark Blumenthal, executive...
Portland, ME -- Prominent display of nutritional information translates into higher sales and measurable nutritional benefits because customers make healthier food choices, according to research of stores that implemented the Guiding Stars nutritional guidance program. The article, "Consumers' Response to an On-Shelf Nutrition Labelling System in Supermarkets: Evidence to Inform...
Irvine, CA — Research published in the journal Nature showed promise that nicotinamide riboside (NR) may help lower levels of amyloid deposits and improve mitochondrial energy production and memory in mice with Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr. Johan Auwerx and colleagues at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne in Switzerland conducted a...
Anaheim, CA — Nellson Nutraceutical has acquired Salt Lake City-based Genysis Brand Solutions, a company with a presence in the pre-workout and the BCAA market, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will allow Nellson Nutraceutical to delve further into the protein bar and shake market, which is expected to grow...
