Clermont, FL—Uncle Matt’s Organic has been sold by Dean Foods to Matt McLean, Founder and CEO of Uncle Matt’s, according to a press release. McLean sold the company to Dean Foods in 2017, where he and his wife Susan McLean continued to run the business. In November of 2019, Dean...
Lakewood, CO—Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., today announced results for its second quarter FY 2020, ended March 31, 2020, and revised its outlook for fiscal 2020, according to a press release. Highlights for the second quarter FY 2020 as compared to second quarter FY 2019: Net sales increased 20.4%...
Washington, D.C.—The National Organic Coalition (NOC) and Organic Farmers Association (OFA) submitted a letter to Congress requesting that the next coronavirus relief package include provisions to help organic farmers, farmworkers, retailers, certifiers, and other businesses withstand the challenges they face during the COVID-19 pandemic. Organic farms and businesses are on...
Boston, MA—Flavonoid intake may help protect against Alzheimer’s, according to a new study from Tufts University’s Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA). The epidemiological study of 2,800 people aged 50 and older took place over 20 years, offering a long-term look at the relationship between foods...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group has exceeded expectations on its third quarter results, according to a press release, and has raised its 2020 fiscal year guidance. Mark L. Schiller, Hain Celestial's President and CEO, said in the release: "I am pleased to be raising our full year guidance for...
Reading, PA—Unique Pretzel Bakery is supporting the Folds of Honor Foundation to provide academic support to families of fallen and disabled service members, according to a press release. For each purchase of specially marked Original "Splits" Pretzel 11-ounce packages, Unique Pretzels will donate five cents to the foundation, the release...
Los Angeles, CA—Kombucha Brewers International (KBI) has launched the Kombucha Heal-In, a week-long initiative from May 5-11, 2020, that will provide 100,000 bottles of Kombucha to frontline workers in Michigan, Connecticut and New York. Consumers nationwide can purchase gift cards from more than 25 participating Kombucha brewers in five different countries.
Austin, TX—Shoppers at Whole Foods Market are going to need to wear masks in the stores, according to a blog posted by Amazon on April 30. Shoppers who don’t have a mask of their own will be able to pick up a free disposable mask at the door. Specifically, according...
White Plains, NY—Danone Institute North America, a non-profit organization created by Danone North America, is launching its second annual “One Planet. One Health” Initiative grant program. “One Planet. One Health” reflects the company's belief that the health of people and the health of the planet are inseparable, according to a...
Dementia risk may be affected not just by what foods people eat, but by the combination of foods, according to a new study from the American Academy of Neurology. The study involved 209 people with dementia and 418 people without; the two groups were matched for age, sex, and education...
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