Phoenix, AZ—The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation announced in a press release that it will donate $3 million to nonprofit organizations that specialize in nutrition education and fresh food access. This year alone, Sprouts will award 118 Neighborhood Grants totaling $725,000 to nonprofit organizations ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. The Foundation also...
Washington, D.C.—Four trade associations representing the natural products and dietary supplements industries sent Congress a letter on Tuesday, asking them to take legislative action to clarify the legal status of hemp-derived CBD dietary supplements. The trade associations included the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA),...
New York, NY—Nielsen and Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. have entered into an analytic relationship, according to a press release, with the intention of guiding the U.S. retail market for consumer packaged goods companies through the evolution of the CBD space. The release says that “this relationship will provide unprecedented visibility...
National Nutrition has awarded Carlson the Lifetime Award for Quality, according to a press release. National Nutrition awards are given out annually, selected by staff and customer feedback. Carlson supplements make use of the latest scientific research, the finest raw ingredients, and the strictest manufacturing techniques. All products are tested...
Boulder, CO— Industry experts will discuss how to harness the power of commerce and collaboration to help tackle climate change and the health of the planet at the third annual Regenerative Earth Summit (RES): Soil + Water + Climate, which is taking place on October 29-30 in Boulder, Colorado, according...
Rockville, MD—A new report from Packaged Facts estimates that U.S. retail sales of pet treats will reach $6.7 billion by the end of 2019, up from $6.5 billion last year, according to a press release. The main drivers of the market: human-food treats and CBD. David Sprinkle, Research Director for...
Secaucus, NJ—Skincare consumers are more likely to value a natural appearance than smooth texture or youthful appearance, according to research from Lycored. The new report, titled “The Inner Light,” investigated what the concept of a “healthy glow” means to consumers. The company surveyed over 500 regular users of skincare products...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. announced in a press release that it has sold Arrowhead Mills and SunSpire to Hometown Food Company, a wholly-owned portfolio company of Brynwood Partners VII L.P. and Brynwood Partners VIII L.P., for $15 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The transaction includes the...
B Lab released its Best For The Wold 2019 Honorees, including its Best For The World: Overall 2019 List, which honors the top 10% of Certified B Corps across all impact areas. These companies are described as "leading the way in the B Corp movement, showing others not only what’s...
Silver Spring, MD—FDA has made available a list of records required by the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) final rule, according to a constituent update. FSVP requires importers to verify that the food they are importing into the United States has been produced in a manner that meets applicable U.S.
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