Boulder, CO—Better Nutrition Magazine has announced the launch of its free e-commerce solution for independent natural products retailers. "We’ve been working diligently on this program for a year now, and we are excited to see it come together at such a critical and challenging time for our industry,” said Rob...
Auburn, WA--Gluten Intolerance Group has launched Giving Back to Our Gluten-Free Heroes, a campaign to support frontline workers required to be on a gluten-free diet, according to a press release. Friends and family of the gluten-free community can nominate gluten intolerant essential workers to receive a care package of certified...
Cincinnati, OH—Kroger is ending “hero” pay, according to the Chicago Tribune. Following an outcry from the United Food and Commercial Workers International (UFCW)—which represents over 55,000 workers at Kroger-owned chains—Kroger will be handing out one-time “thank you” bonuses. Hero Pay As CBS reported, when Hero Pay was instituted, Kroger CEO...
Hoosick, NY—Hälsa has announced the opening of its new domestic dairy-to-oat conversion farm, located in Hoosick, New York. First announced in February this year, the company’s initiative to bring an environmentally friendly option to farmers has come to fruition. “Our program allows U.S. dairy farmers to create a domestic supply...
Chicago, IL—The CPG industry continues to change amid the COVID-19 crisis, and to help CPG manufacturers and retailers navigate, IRI has launched its new IRI CPG Inflation Tracker. According to a press release from IRI, the tool, which is accessible on its free online COVID-19 Data Dashboard, is designed to...
Columbus, OH—Saturated fat may hinder the ability to concentrate, according to new research from Ohio State University. The study was performed on 51 women. They completed a baseline assessment of their attention during a morning visit to the lab. They then ate a high-fat meal—eggs, biscuits, turkey sausage, and gravy.
New York, NY—Elevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware, and fire retardants have been tied to an increased risk for celiac disease in young people, according to new research from NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYU Langone Health. Researchers analyzed levels of toxic chemicals in...
To all the essential works in the natural products industry, we thank you. We know going into work now is not the same as it was pre-pandemic, and WholeFoods Magazine is proud to support the retailers on the frontlines who keep this industry moving and keep this nation nourished. So...
New York, NY–Nielsen Global Connect announced the rollout of its Retail Pricing Analytics application tools. This application can help bring stability to an unstable pricing landscape, Nielsen said, noting that amid the COVID-19 crisis, geopolitical and supply chain hurdles have driven inflation among nearly 80% of Nielsen U.S. measured product...
New York, NY–New reports fueled by Nielsen data show how COVID-19 is impacting consumer purchases, with organic produce and private label showing gains. Organic Produce Total organic fresh produce sales continued on an upward trend in April, increasing 18% from 2019, according to the April 2020 Organic Produce Performance Report released...
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