Washington, D.C.—In June, WholeFoods told readers about pending legislation that sought to expand the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s authority so that the agency could devise and implement its own rules. Now, on June 25, Congress has decided not to include this language in its Wall Street Reform bill (S.
Monheim, Germany—In a much anticipated move, raw materials giant Cognis Holding GmbH, based here, agreed to sell all its shares to BASF. The transaction, valued at nearly $3.8 billion (3.5 billion euros), will close in November of this year. Cognis made $3.1 billion (2.6 billion euros) in sales in...
Retailer of the Year New Seasons Market ushers in a new era of natural products retail stores. “I ordered it online from a store based in Bangladesh.” Twenty years ago, such a statement would never have been heard, but today, the retail world is a very different place. Technological advances,...
Northumbria, UK—A new study conducted by researchers at Northumbria University found that multivitamins can improve mood and mental performance in middle-aged men. While most multivitamin studies deal with the elderly, this study is one of few researching the effects of multivitamins on healthy men. For the study, 215 men...
According to the HerbalGram, sales of herbal supplements have grown from $4.1 billion in 1999 to $5 billion in 2009 (1). Retailers, it is vital that you stock the supplements that are in high demand so you can achieve optimal sales. Educating clients and having a good selection is...
The Prince of Peace Children’s Home in China is the first official orphanage training facility in that country. United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) of Dayville, CT will be the official distributor partner of Natural Products Expo East 2010. In other news, UNFI will acquire Canadian SunOpta Distribution Group for...
Tommy Mottola, former chairman of Sony Music, is now part of the O.N.E. (One Natural Experience) board of directors. Willie and Carlos Tamayo, the founders of Santa Rosa, CA-based La Tortilla Factory, were recognized by the Sonoma County Business Hall of Fame for their “significant contribution to the community’s...
San Francisco, CA—On Monday, June 21, the Supreme Court overturned a controversial ban on the genetically modified alfalfa seeds created by US biotech company Monsanto. In a 7-1 vote, the Court reversed a previous ruling by a federal appeals court judge in San Francisco that barred Monsanto from selling...
Creating a sales explosion in the digital era. If your cash register is a glorified calculator and your Web site has been stagnant for the past year, you are probably missing out on some important opportunities for reaching customers. I know. Implementing new technology can be a daunting task. But...
Natural and organic nut butter-maker, Justin’s, based in Boulder, CO, announced it will be nationally represented by sales and marketing brokerage firm Presence Marketing/Dynamic Presence. New York, NY-based Fizzy Lizzy unveiled a complete re-branding of its sparkling juice line with a new logo and graphics for its packaging as...
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