Austin, TX—Whole Foods Market buyers and experts have unveiled their top 10 anticipated 2021 trends, according to a press release. It’s the company’s sixth annual trend prediction. Each year, a Trends Council of more than 50 Whole Foods Market team members compile trend predictions based on expertise in product sourcing,...
Naperville, IL—KeHE Distributors has announced the opening of a new Maryland distribution center, according to a press release, in order to offer better service to independent retailers in the northeast region. The 550,000 square-foot facility is located between Washington D.C. and New York City. The press release notes that this...
San Bernardino, CA—Country Archer Provisions has announced a new partnership with Richards Grassfed Beef. The company says the alliance establishes a new sustainable supply chain for grass-fed and -finished pasture-raised beef, protecting the meat supply chain while enabling the farm to continue expanding its regenerative operations. “Since day one, our...
New York, NY—The Specialty Food Association has canceled its 46th annual Winter Fancy Food Show scheduled for January 17-19, 2021 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. Instead, SFA will go virtual with "Specialty Food Live!" on January 19-22, 2021. “We’re excited about our new series of virtual events.
Phoenix, AZ—The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation has donated $1.6 million to nonprofit partners addressing local issues amplified by the pandemic. This year, Sprouts’ Foundation will award 120 grants to nonprofit organizations in the 23 states where the company operates, including 113 Neighborhood Grants and seven high-impact grants designed to help...
Boston, MA—The trend of drinking sugary beverages has turned downwards, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Specifically, the percentage of consumers who drink more than 500 calories of heavy sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) trended downwards in the United States between 2003...
Boulder, CO—Natural Habitats, creator of the educational platform Palm Done Right, announced a partnership with Spinster Sisters. The two companies will work with retailers and brands to educate consumers about producing palm oil that is 100% organic, deforestation-free, wildlife friendly, fair and social. “We are thrilled to have Spinster Sisters join our...
Coca Cola Co. is discontinuing its Zico coconut water brand and considering getting rid of some less-popular versions of Coke and Diet Coke, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). WSJ quotes a Coke spokeswoman as saying the decision to discontinue Zico by the end of the year “comes at...
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...
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