Unilever announced results for the first half of 2020: Developed markets are up 2.4%, and emerging markets are down 1.9%, for an overall sales decline of 0.1%, according to a press release. Other highlights: Turnover decreased 1.6% Operating profit excluding currency increased 3.8%, before a negative impact of 3.2% from...
HP Ingredients has announced Jennifer Lacerda Chisholm as Regional Sales & Business Development Manager for the West Coast, Alaska, Hawaii, British Columbia, and Latin America regions. Chisholm previously worked for Garden of Life in Product Education and Sales, and East Park Research in Direct Sales. Scott Neal is the new...
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated an existing trend: more grocery shopping online. Pre-COVID estimates suggest online grocery was about 4% of U.S. total grocery sales, with the pandemic propelling a 50% increase to about 6% through mid-2020. Even though online is growing, brick-and-mortar still accounts for 94% of all grocery dollars,...
Increased awareness of the need to support the immune system has lead to greater demand for products with immune-supporting, wholesome ingredients, according to Nielsen data cited by Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS (JLABS). In response, JLABS has launched the Next in Naturals QuickFire Challenge on Immune-Support. Innovators are invited...
Seattle, WA—PCC Community Markets announced its expansion on the Puget Sound’s east side with the opening of Bellevue PCC on Wednesday, August 12. With this opening, the co-op will have 15 locations across the Puget Sound. [caption id="attachment_75509" align="alignright" width="242"] Kirkland PCC Rendering[/caption] Additionally, PCC announced that the Kirkland PCC...
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Cargill have formed a new partnership aimed at improving incomes for hundreds of seaweed farmers and restoring globally important coastal ecosystems in Tanzania. The program will be supported by C-Weed Corporation and conducted in collaboration with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and the people of...
Los Angeles, CA—JSL Foods, a third-generation family owned company, announced the launch of “Fortune Cares,” a charitable donation program to help families affected by food instability issues. Named after the company's Fortune Noodle brand, JSL said this program will be an ongoing initiative that will identify non-profit organizations that are...
Boulder, CO—#SudsUpSustainably, a new campaign from mission-based educational platform Palm Done Right (PDR), aims to increase consumer awareness around making sustainable choices while washing hands and being mindful of the impact on communities, forests, and wildlife. This campaign will run from July 20 to August 9, leading up to the third annual...
Washington, D.C.—Members of the Natural Products Association (NPA) anticipate spending an annual average of $13,595 on COVID-19-related priorities including testing, personal protective equipment (PPE), and workplace changes to accommodate social distancing, according to a new survey. NPA reported that some companies expect to spend up to $200,000, and others are...
Monterey, CA—The 2020 Organic Grower Summit (OGS) has been cancelled due to the impact of COVID-19, according to a press release. The summit was scheduled for December 9-10. It was slated to feature an exhibition trade show floor showcasing technology, equipment, soil amendment, and related supply chain partners connecting with...
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