Orlando, FL—More than 550 industry members, including retailers and exhibitors, gathered in person at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando for SOHO Expo 2020, which took place December 10-13. The “show with a Big and Natural Heart” has been produced since 1971 by SENPA, a non-profit trade...
COVID-19 has prompted an enormous shift to e-commerce, according to Nielsen. The company’s recent global e-commerce syndicated study found that 30% of surveyed shoppers claim to be new to e-commerce this year with the other 70% saying they shopped online prior to the onset of the pandemic. In the U.S.
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market and L.A. Libations are displaying emerging beverage brands in a new way at 50 stores in California. A part of Libations’ SoCal Incubation Program (SIP), the product lineup boasts functional benefits for consumers following plant-based, keto, and paleo diets. “In January, we’re accelerating innovation in our beverage set...
Warsaw, IN—Egg Innovations has announced its acquisition of PECKISH, a protein-centric fresh snacking brand. "With the acquisition of the PECKISH brand, Egg Innovations continues its leadership in the premium ethical egg case," said John Brunnquell, President and CEO of Egg Innovations. "We are very excited to establish a relationship with...
Chicago, IL—Whole Earth Brands Inc. has entered an agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of WSO Investments Inc., the holding company for Wholesome Sweeteners Incorporated. “Consumers are demanding more dietary options that enable healthier lifestyles, and Whole Earth Brands’ business strategy is built on meeting...
Urbana, IL—Eating avocado daily can help improve gut health, according to a new study from the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. The study included 163 overweight or obese, but healthy, adults between 25 and 45 years of age. They replaced one meal per day with...
San Francisco, CA—Full Harvest in collaboration with Danone North America, announced a new product line that addresses food waste by utilizing rescued foods on the market. The first product in the line, Two Good ‘Good Save’ yogurt, is made with Full Harvest Verified Rescued Meyer Lemons that would have been...
Spring, TX—The Coconut Coalition of the Americas (CCA) has gained three new members, according to a press release. The two new Corporate Silver members include: Luong Quoi Coconut (LQC), a manufacturer and supplier of coconut products including desiccated coconut, virgin coconut oil, refined coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut water, toasted...
London—Ecovia Intelligence, a research, consulting, and training company that focuses on global ethical product industries, announced key topics to be discussed at the 11th North American edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit, taking place virtually on January 25-28, 2021. The event will explore the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having...
Naperville, IL—Under the Path of Life brand, Live Simple has announced two product development partnerships with Artisan Row and Brisan Group. The partnerships will provide Path of Life with research and insights into the frozen category in order to identify new line extensions and key white space opportunities that are ready for...
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