Denver, CO—Cappello's has announced the closing of its Series B funding with investments pledged by Alliance Consumer Growth and Finn Capital Partners. The new funds, according to the company, will help expand its offerings, drive new distribution and connect with new consumers. “We want to thank our partners for their support and...
Oakland, CA—Belcampo has reported that approximately 8,000 acres of land on its farm at the base of Mount Shasta have burned in the Zogg Fire. No employees, animals or structures have been harmed or lost and the supply chain is not expected to be affected, according to a company press...
Sanford, Fl—Smart Baking Company has been placed on Orlando Business Journal's 2020 Fast 50 list and the Elite 50 list. “We’re honored to be on these lists and in such great company among growing Central Florida businesses,” said Harvey Heuvel, CEO of Smart Baking Company, in a press release. “But...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market has been recognized by EPA’s GreenChill Program for using environmentally friendlier commercial refrigeration systems that reduce refrigerant emissions and decrease environmental impacts. “Sprouts proudly supports the EPA’s GreenChill Program which has helped us better understand our stores’ material impact and take action to operate in a...
Battle Bars has released a new packaging for its line of pre/post workout protein bars. This new design highlights the “Facts Up Front” – key ingredients explicitly listed, highlighted nutritional values, no artificial sugars, infused with collagen and antioxidants, all hand-crafted to create an explosive flavor experience, the company claims.
Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020, and has announced CEO Steven Spinner’s intention to retire. Highlights of the fourth quarter, according to a press release, include: Net sales increased 0.4% to $6.75 billion, an 8.0% increase on a...
Elmwood Park, NJ—Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods has launched its first ad spot. The "Powered by Praeger’s" campaign features Hero Vegetables fighting off nutritionally inferior foods and celebrates the power of plants and the key role they play in our health, the company announced. The 25-year-old manufacturer offers a line of...
Chicago, IL—IRI has announced the launch of the IRI CPG Channel Shift Index and IRI CPG E-Commerce Demand Index as additions to its COVID-19 Insights Dashboard, according to a press release. “The IRI COVID-19 Dashboard has become a trusted, standard resource for understanding the CPG landscape in real time, including...
South Plainfield, NJ—For 30 years, WholeFoods Magazine has honored natural product retailers with its annual Retailer of the Year award. This year, the honor goes to Weavers Way Co-op. A driving principle: “Our food represents our values, as well as our hopes and aspirations for our community and our region.
Los Angeles, CA—A new industry group is looking to promote representation of black, indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) space, according to a press release. Ibraheem Basir, Founder and CEO of A Dozen Cousins, has created Project Potluck as an organization to help BIPOC thrive...
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