Sonoma, CA—Miyoko’s Creamery announced that Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have become investors, supporting Miyoko’s position in the plant-based dairy alternative category as they prepare to introduce new products in early 2020, according to a press release. The amount invested was not disclosed. DeGeneres said in the release: “Being...
Monterey, CA—California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) and the Organic Produce Network (OPN) will honor Lundberg Family Farms as the recipient of the third annual Organic Grower Summit’s Grower of the Year, according to a press release. [caption id="attachment_69782" align="alignright" width="208"] Grant Lundberg, CEO. Image courtesy of Organic Produce Network.[/caption] Lundberg...
Pennsylvania—Eating one avocado a day may help keep bad cholesterol at bay, according to new research from Penn State. The randomized, controlled study looked at 45 adults, who followed a two-week diet at the beginning of the study that mimicked an average American diet and put all participants on a...
Silver Spring, MD—In response to a recall issued by Mann Packing Co., Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling multiple products, ranging from Vegetable Power Blend to Broccoli Roasted Paleo to Cashew Chicken, according to a notice from FDA. The full list of products and affected states can be viewed here.
Emeryville, CA—4track tea is partnering with Rodale Institute to build their collection of “Rodale Institute Approved” products that support healthy, regenerative organic farming practices, according to a press release. This collection recognizes products that have been grown or produced in a way that supports healthy soil, healthy people, and a...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group reported financial results for the first quarter 2020 ended September 30, 2019, and announced their new CFO. Highlights of the quarter include: Net sales decreased 7% compared to the prior year period. When adjusted for Foreign Exchange and Acquisitions, Divestitures, SKU rationalization, and other...
Chicago, IL—A new study from the NPD Group looked at the plant-based food market, and found that plant-based as a category is here to stay—as long as it tastes good, according to a press release. The NPD Group’s study found that Millennials are the top consumers of plant-based meat alternatives;...
Downers Grove, Il—Chris Sherrell, President and CEO of Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, has announced his departure from the company, according to a press release. Sherrell has led Fresh Thyme since its beginning in 2012. It currently has 77 stores, primarily in the upper Midwest. “I am extremely proud of the...
As the 10th annual Non-GMO Month, which the Non-GMO Project describes as North America’s largest celebration of the consumer’s right to choose non-GMO, comes to a close, we want to keep the conversation going. The annual October event raises awareness about GMOs, helps drive sales of non-GMO products, and supports the brands...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market reported results for their third quarter 2019, ended September 29, in a press release. Highlights include: Net sales of $1.4 billion, an 8% increase from the same period in 2018 Comparable store sales growth of 1.5% and two-year comparable store sales growth of 3% Net income...
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