New York, NY--A new market analysis report on Aronia berries is forecasting expansion of the global market for the berries at a CAGR of almost 7% during the forecast period (2018-2023). The analysis from Reportlinker points to the increasing number of retailers providing private label Aronia berry products and consumer...
A high-fat diet during gestation may protect children against Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from Temple University. Senior investigator Domenico Praticò, M.D., professor in the Departments of Pharmacology and Microbiology and Scott Richards North Star Foundation Chair for Alzheimer’s Research, notes in a press release that “In humans,...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group has completed the sale of Tilda, a premium basmati and specialty rice brand, to EBRO FOODS S.A. for a purchase price of $342 million in cash, according to a press release. The purchase price reflects an adjusted EBITDA multiple of 13.5x, based on estimated...
Berkeley, CA—Once Upon a Farm and Wholesome Wave, a non-profit working to increase affordable access to fruits and vegetables for underserved people, have launched “A Fresh Start,” a program that gives access to fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables to the families in the food insecure community of Lake Los Angeles,...
Beer Sheva, Israel—A tomato nutrient complex (TNC) provided by Lycored may help maintain normal blood pressure in untreated hypertensive individuals, according to a new double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study from researchers at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel. Researchers split participants into several groups: a placebo group, a group...
New York, NY—Kentucky Fried plant-based chicken will hit a KFC in Smyrna, Georgia this week, making it the first fast food restaurant to test Beyond Meat’s plant-based chicken, according to CNN. KFC said that the Beyond Fried Chicken will be limited to one store for now, but previous plant-based tests...
Naperville, IL--KeHE, a B Corp, announced that it is joining in the effort to help eradicate human trafficking by partnering with Truckers Against Trafficking. Worldwide trafficking is a $32 billion industry, according to a press release by KeHE. In the U.S., nearly 170,000 people are trafficked every year in the U.S.,...
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,...
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