Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced that Mike Zechmeister will resign from his position as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 23, 2019, to be temporarily replaced by John W. Howard while UNFI begins a search for a permanent replacement. Howard joined UNFI in July as SVP of finance and...
Jacksonville, FL—Native Sun Natural Foods Market will permanently close its doors after 23 years in business, according to Jax Daily Record. Aaron Gottlieb, founder and CEO, cited the influx of grocery chains—particularly the nine specialty grocers that arrived since 2015—as the main reason for the store’s closure. Jax quoted Gottlieb...
Sanford, FL—Smart Baking Company, maker of Smartcakes and Smartbuns, has been recognized on the 2019 Florida Companies to Watch list by GrowFL, a statewide economic development program focused on helping second-stage companies prosper. GrowFL works in association with the Edward Lowe Foundation to compile the Florida Companies to Watch list.
Finland—Dietary intake of phosphatidylcholine is associated with enhanced cognitive performance and reduced risk of dementia, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Eastern Finland. Choline is an essential nutrient vital for the formation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. It has been linked in the past with cognitive...
New York, NY—40% of Americans are afraid of developing serious illnesses due to an unhealthy diet, according to new research from Spoon Guru. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. citizens (19%) fear an untimely death due to their diet. According to a press release, while 74% of respondents have tried to...
Providence, RI—A new study from Brown University found that high levels of vitamin A are linked to reduced risks for a common type of skin cancer, according to a press release. Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is the second-most-common type of skin cancer among people with fair skin. Vitamin A, while...
Milwaukie, OR—Bob’s Red Mill is making a $150,000 commitment to No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger in America, according to a press release. This builds on the company’s actions over the course of the past 10 years, during which they’ve supported the Oregon Food Bank, Zenger...
Irvine, CA—Orgain has joined Whole Foods Market as a core sponsor of Whole Kids Foundation’s Growing Healthy Kids Campaign, according to a press release. Orgain will contribute 5% of product sales—up to $50,000—from their Kids Protein Organic Nutrition Shakes to support the Whole Kids Foundation. 100% of donations will go...
La Farge, WI—Organic Valley announced in a press release that the construction of three community solar projects is complete, making the co-op the largest food company in the world to be 100% renewably powered. Organic Valley set forth their commitment in 2017, and collaborated with OneEngergy Renewables and the Upper...
New York, NY—OWYN, plant-based protein brand, has announced a partnership with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation: OWYN will donate 100% of sales from the company’s new Meal Replacement Shakes during the month of August, according to a press release. Laura Wingate, SVP of education, support, & advocacy at the Foundation,...
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