Denver and El Segundo, CA--The Simply Good Foods Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Quest Nutrition, LLC, for $1.0 billion in cash, or approximately $870 million net of tax benefits, on a cash-free and debt-free basis, according to an announcement by the companies. The pairing of Atkins...
The risk of developing celiac disease is likely to be connected to the amount of gluten children consume at a young age, according to a new study published in JAMA. While the study was observational, and therefore unable to confirm causation, it is the most comprehensive of its kind to...
Santa Barbara, CA—Sprouts Farmers Market is hosting a nationwide in-store campaign throughout the month of August to benefit Vitamin Angels, according to a press release. Since 2013, Sprouts has helped over 8 million children gain access to essential vitamins and minerals. This month’s campaign goal is to raise over $400,000,...
Dallas, TX—Upping plant-based food intake and eating fewer animal-based foods may be linked to better heart health, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers reviewed a database of food intake information from more than 10,000 middle-aged U.S. adults who were monitored from 1987-2016,...
Red meat consumption may increase the risk of breast cancer, while poultry consumption may protect against breast cancer, according to a study published in the International Journal of Cancer. Researchers analyzed dietary information from 42,012 women who were followed for an average of 7.6 years, according to a press release.
Minneapolis and Saint Paul, MN—High-fat foods can increase the body’s absorption of CBD, according to a new study published in Epilepsia. Researchers at University of Minnesota measured CBD concentrations in epilepsy patients at the MINCEP Epilepsy Care clinic, who were taking 99% pure CBD capsules. The researchers compared concentrations from...
Perth, Western Australia—Flavonoid-rich items can help protect against cancer and heart disease, particularly for smokers and heavy drinkers, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU). The study, published in Nature Communications, looked at 56,048 participants of the Danish Diet, Cancer, and Health cohort, followed for 23 years, during...
Chicago, IL—U.S. consumers are becoming increasingly aware of how to use food to manage medical conditions, according to new research from The NPD Group. Around a quarter of U.S. adults are trying to manage a health or medical condition by making healthy dietary choices. Young adults aged 18-24 are particularly...
Lakewood, CO—Natural Grocers will celebrate its 64th Anniversary on Thursday, August 15, with a tropical-style party, according to a press release. All 152 stores will host a free tropical juice bar and an ice cream social, offer hourly prize giveaways, and feature 30-to-58%-off deals on select items. From 12-2, stores...
Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced that Mike Zechmeister will resign from his position as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 23, 2019, to be temporarily replaced by John W. Howard while UNFI begins a search for a permanent replacement. Howard joined UNFI in July as SVP of finance and...
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