San Francisco, CA – Sales of plant-based foods grew 20% over the last year and sales topped $3.3 billion, according to Nielsen data commissioned by the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA). This is a strong increase from last year’s growth rate of 8%. In contrast, the overall food sector grew...
Naperville, IL — KeHE Distributors, LLC has renewed its agreement with Sprouts Farmers Market as its primary distribution partner for natural, organic and fresh products through the year 2025. “Sprouts is one of the fastest growing, most forward thinking and efficient merchants in the country, and we are honored they have...
At an earnings call on Monday, Albertsons reported a $17.7 million net loss which, compared to last year’s $204.9 million loss for the same period, is a major improvement. According to Food Dive, Albertsons’ net sales are up 1% to $18.7 million. Same-store sales are up .2% and expected to...
The U.S. Foods and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said on Tuesday during the PoliticoPro Summit that the Trump Administration plans to crack down on the use of the term "milk" on non-dairy milk alternatives. The agency is to release a guidance outlining its new standards. This can be...
Cincinnati, OH — Kroger launched a new mobile app called OptUP, reports Food & Wine, meant to make picking up healthy foods and maintaining a healthy diet easier. This is different from their existing mobile shopping app. OptUP is “your virtual assistant for healthier shopping.” It encourages its users to...
Chicago, IL – At a pitch challenge hosted by Shark Tank’s Daymond John, a gluten-free flour ingredient producer that uses a byproduct of soy milk production called okara, walked away with a $25,000 grand prize and the title IFTNEXT Future Food Disruptor of the Year. Renewal Mill, which can also...
LOS ANGELES — Califia Farms is $50 million closer to its mission of becoming the leading plant-powered food and beverage company with its latest round of funding led by Ambrosia Investments and existing investors Sun Pacific and Stripes Group. Califia will use the funding to expand its company-owned manufacturing capacity...
Seattle — PCC Community Markets has pledged to eliminate plastics in its delis by 2022. The nation’s largest co-op says it uses more than 5 million plastic deli containers each year and will replace petroleum-based plastics with biodegradable compostable containers. The move follows PCC’s earlier actions in 2015 replacing plastic...
Beverly Hills, CA — GT’s Kombucha, winner of a WholeFoods Magazine Natural Choice Award, has released its newest limited-edition flavor for the summer: Unity. The blend features notes of tart cherry, sweet coconut, and lemongrass and comes in a collectible bottle with a label portraying two hands — each representing...
Natural health store Cambridge Naturals (MA) was recognized in Forbes as one of The Best Small Companies of 2018. The store was founded by Michael Kanter and Elizabeth Stagl and is now managed by their daughter Emily and her husband Caleb Dean. It currently has 24 employees and drew attention...
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