Seattle, WA--Amazon.com Inc. has plans to open dozens of grocery stores across the U.S., according to a report from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), which cited "people familiar with the matter" as the source. WSJ reported that Amazon is in talks to open stores in shopping centers in San Francisco, Seattle,...
Lansing, MI--A new study found that Montmorency tart cherry juice can help lower systolic blood pressure and LDL “bad” cholesterol in older adults. According to the press release, it reduces certain biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation. The study, titled "Effects of Tart Cherry Juice on Biomarkers of Inflammation and...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., announced in a press release that it has completed the sale of the Plainville Farms business to Plainville Brands, LLC. The press release notes that Plainville Farms, which sells organic turkey, did not contribute to earnings or cash flor in fiscal year 2018.
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada—Nature’s Path Foods announced a voluntary recall of a specific production run of EnviroKidz Choco Chimps, Gorilla Munch, and Jungle Munch cereals due to potential undeclared gluten, according to the press release. The release says that the error was isolated to one facility, and due to air...
The American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism published research that shows how fermented flaxseed can promote metabolic health and protect against diet-induced obesity. “Our data suggest that flaxseed fiber supplementation affects host metabolism by increasing energy expenditure and reducing obesity as well as by improving glucose tolerance," the researchers noted. In...
Washington, D.C.—New York City’s National Salt and Sugar Reduction Initiative raises some concerns for the Natural Products Association (NPA), according to a press release. The NPA wants to know if this new initiative will lead to city specific labeling for products that is beyond federal regulation. According to the release,...
Big Heart Pet Brands is facing a class action lawsuit filed by two pet food purchasers in New York over its use of the word “natural”, according to an article on PetfoodIndustry.com. The article says that the plaintiffs claim that the presence of certain chemicals—including sodium tripolyphosphate, citric acid, and...
London, England—Harris Williams has announced the sale of Nature Delivered Ltd. (trading as graze) to Unilever, according to a press release. graze is a technology-enabled healthy snacks brand that sells its products online, directly to consumers and in retail. The press release calls it “one of the U.K.’s largest healthy...
Valatie, NY—Tierra Farm, a certified-organic manufacturer and distributor of nuts, dried fruits, coffee, and chocolate products, has announced the acquisition of Power of 3 Nutrition, a seed blend company headquartered in Tenants Harbor, Maine. Tierra Farm CEO Todd Kletter said in a press release, “Our acquisition of Power of 3...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Carmel Valley, CA—Today’s organic shoppers are more mainstream and diverse than most stereotypes of pro-organic shoppers, according to a survey conducted by Earthbound Farm. The “Annual Organic & Other Lifestyle Choices” survey looked at information regarding a myriad of lifestyle habits, including music and hobby choices, pet ownership, and meal...
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