Austin, TX—Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd. has adopted Andrographis through the American Botanical Council’s (ABC) Adopt-an-Herb botanical research and education program, according to a press release. Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) is a small annual plant native to southern Asian countries, the press release explains. It is also known as kiryata in Hindi...
Goleta, CA—Vitamin Angels US has announced a program partnership with Vitamin Angels UK that will provide free supplemental food packages to select nurseries serving children in the UK who are at nutritional risk. Specifically, the program aims to reduce the prevalence of both inadequate and excessive nutrient intakes. “One in...
Toronto, Canada—Wellness Natural has acquired SimplyProtein, a nutritional snacking brand previously owned by Simply Good Foods USA, Inc., according to a press release. "I've had the pleasure of working on SimplyProtein throughout my tenure at Simply Good Foods, and developed a true passion for the brand and its positioning within...
Denver, CO—Cappello's has announced the closing of its Series B funding with investments pledged by Alliance Consumer Growth and Finn Capital Partners. The new funds, according to the company, will help expand its offerings, drive new distribution and connect with new consumers. “We want to thank our partners for their support and...
Oakland, CA—Belcampo has reported that approximately 8,000 acres of land on its farm at the base of Mount Shasta have burned in the Zogg Fire. No employees, animals or structures have been harmed or lost and the supply chain is not expected to be affected, according to a company press...
Sanford, Fl—Smart Baking Company has been placed on Orlando Business Journal's 2020 Fast 50 list and the Elite 50 list. “We’re honored to be on these lists and in such great company among growing Central Florida businesses,” said Harvey Heuvel, CEO of Smart Baking Company, in a press release. “But...
Salt Lake City, UT—RidgeCrest Herbals announced that the company will no longer ship products to United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI). The reason: UNFI sales to unauthorized resellers, according to a press release from Ridgecrest. “This will help us control gray market profiteers on the Internet, and give us more time...
Washington, D.C.—For the fourth year in a row, nearly three-quarters of Americans (73%) report taking dietary supplements, according to the 2020 CRN Consumer Survey from the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN). The latest number do indicate a decrease in usage, at 73% in 2020, down from 77% in 2019, 75% in...
Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020, and has announced CEO Steven Spinner’s intention to retire. Highlights of the fourth quarter, according to a press release, include: Net sales increased 0.4% to $6.75 billion, an 8.0% increase on a...
Anaheim, CA—New Hope Network announced that Natural Products Expo West 2021, which had been scheduled for March, is being rescheduled to May 24-27, 2021, due to the uncertainty that continues to be caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the announcement, Group Show Director Lacey Gautier explains, "We hope the additional...
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