Chicago, IL—In partnership with Griffith Foods, Yildiz Holding, and Ingredion, Sente has introduced FoodTech: Health & Wellness, an investment program for startups worldwide all categories ranging from suppliers and raw materials to food brands. The program is seeking out startups for investments and pilot opportunities. Those selected will get assistance...
Katonah, NY—Asarasi Sparkling Tree Water has announced a partnership with The Nature Conservancy (“TNC”) and pledged $100,000 over two years to the organization in support of reforestation work through the Plant A Billion Trees campaign and protection of the Colorado River Basin. “Since the company’s founding in 2014, Asarasi’s core mission...
Toronto—Scooby-Doo EATS, a program created by Entergage Inc., has announced the opening of 13 fulfillment centers equipped with frozen storage and automation across Canada for direct-to-consumer purposes. The company has launched a shopping experience website with a subscription box model delivered to consumers in thermal bags and ice packs. “With...
St. Paul, MN—National Co+op Grocers (NCG) has released its 2020 Food Co-op Impact Report, a comprehensive look at how retail food co-ops support local communities and economies, create markets for local farmers and producers, make food affordable for more people, and care for people and the planet. Building local food...
Switzerland—Nestlé Health Science will acquire functional hydration brand Nuun, according to a press release. Nuun offers a range of clean label, low-sugar, effervescent tablets and powders. The products are intended to separate electrolyte replacement from carbohydrates. “Everyday, health-conscious consumers are becoming more aware of how functional hydration products can add to...
Fairfield, NJ—REAL FOOD FROM THE GROUND UP and HIPPEAS have announced partnerships with Whole Kids Foundation, a nonprofit founded by Whole Foods Market. Both grocery snack brands will be donating to the nonprofit Young Entrepreneurs program—designed to support youth-led business programs that are improving the way kids eat through gardening, plant-forward cooking...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market has reported results for the first quarter 2021, a 13-week period ended April 4, 2021. Highlights include: Net sales of $1.6 billion; a 4% decrease from the same period in 2020 Comparable store sales growth of -9.4% and two-year comparable store sales growth of 2.2% Net...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group has reported financial results for the third quarter 2021 ended March 31, 2021, in a press release. Highlights include: Net sales decreased 11% to $492.6 million compared to the prior year period. When adjusted to exclude the effects of foreign exchange, divestitures and discontinued...
Auburn, WA—During Celiac Awareness Month, the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) is sharing how it will celebrate—and educate—throughout the month of May, a month which contains not only International Celiac Awareness Day on May 16, but also May 17, which marks GIG’s 47th year of advocating for those living gluten-free. GIG’s...
PA—Higher mushroom consumption is associated with a lower risk of cancer, according to a new study from Penn State. The meta-analysis, published in Advances in Nutrition, used data from 17 cancer studies published from 1966 to 2020, using data from more than 19,500 cancer patients. The findings: Individuals who ate...
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