Christina Minardi was promoted to EVP of operations at Whole Foods Market, where she will co-lead the retailer’s integration with Amazon, reimagining the customer experience and driving ecommerce initiatives. She will also expand her responsibility for store and regional programs to four regions. Previously, Minardi oversaw 40 stores in three...
Pete Plamann is the new president of Scottsdale, AZ- based Styr Labs, an AI-based personalized nutrition company. He was most recently VP of innovation wellness solutions at UnitedHealthcare. Former Virgo CEO John Siefert was named CMO. Jill Staib joins William Hood & Company as a director based in New York.
Baltimore, MD — The 32nd Annual Natural Products Expo East took place on Sept. 14-16 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Overall, trend-wise, not much has changed since Natural Products Expo West in March, but Expo East is a great place to get a sense of what trends continue to hold...
The National Chicken Council (NCC) filed a petition asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to free them from the 140 birds-per-minute cap set by the Obama administration. The NCC says the limit was “arbitrary” and is setting the poultry industry back in the global marketplace, according to NBC News.
New York, NY — CVS Pharmacy has recently announced the grand opening of their new flagship location in Times Square, which spans two floors and measures more than 13,000 square feet. The New York City store will feature CVS’ new layout, designed with health, wellness, and beauty in mind. It...
Tualatin, OR — The Campbell Soup acquisition of Pacific Foods is in question as a legal battle has ensued following the death of Ed Lynch, co-founder of the organic foods company. The suit was filed by Ed Lynch’s estate. Michael Lynch, one of Ed Lynch’s four children, is acting as...
WholeFoods Magazine’s 2016 Retailer of the Year winner PCC Natural Markets has changed its name to PCC Community Markets. One of Seattle’s original grocers and the largest community-owned food market, PCC just recently revealed their new name, logo, and brand campaign that they believe better reflects their community-focused mission. Along...
A new study conducted by BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that the consumption of the proprietary yeast fermentate EpiCor results in beneficial modulation of the gut microbiome and improvement of gastrointestinal comfort and constipation. EpiCor is a natural immune strength ingredient fermentate created by a proprietary fermentation method researched,...
Washington, D.C. — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that the latest dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico measures 8,776 square miles, about an area the size of New Jersey, making it the largest dead zone since mapping began in 1985. A dead zone is a an...
PIC/S GMP-certified palm phytonutrients producer ExcelVite, based in Edison, NJ has completed the quality/audit inspection of its Malaysian production site by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA inspection included both ExcelVite’s production plant and Quality Management System. Both were found in compliance with the FDA’s Title 21...
