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...
Unilever has announced results for the first quarter of 2021, including a 5.7% increase in underlying sales. The market remains “volatile,” according to a press release, due to fluctuating COVID-19 case levels and lockdowns. In North America and Europe, demand for in-home food has stayed strong, while demand for most...
Monterey, CA—The Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Western Growers (WG) have formed a strategic partnership, and announced that WG will be the presenting sponsor of the Organic Grower Summit 2021. The Summit will be held at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort in Monterey, California, on December 1-2. Exhibitor registration will...
Seattle, WA—PCC Community Markets has given back more than 60% of its profit to its community, including its first-ever member dividend totaling $3.9 million, according to a press release. The co-op’s 2020 grocery sales totaled $383.2 million, a 26.1% growth over the prior year, with net income of $2.7 million,...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market has released its 2020 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, according to a press release. “This report demonstrates the ‘doing well by doing good’ philosophy in which our long-term strategy is rooted and highlights some of the ways we’re improving our business while caring for our...
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