Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. has reported results for its second quarter ended June 28, 2020, in a press release. Highlights include: Net sales of $1.6 billion, a 16% increase from the same period in 2019 Comparable store sales growth of 9.1% and two-year comparable store sales growth of 9.2%...
Wageningen, Netherlands—Unilever and Algenuity are partnering to explore the potential of microalgae protein, according to a press release. Algenuity specializes in developing microalgae for use in consumer products, and will work with Unilever’s R&D team in the Foods and Refreshment division to explore ways of bringing microalgae-based foods to market.
Venice, CA—Vive Organic announced that it is closing on a $13 million Series B funding round led by Monogram Capital, with participation by Cambridge SPG and Powerplant Ventures. Vive will use the capital raised to expand its digital footprint, foster its innovation pipeline, and make its plant-powered products more accessible...
Monterey, CA—Total organic fresh produce sales and volume saw double-digit growth in the second quarter of 2020, according to the Q2 2020 Organic Produce Performance Report, released by the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners. A press release on the topic says that sales of organic fresh produce sales topped...
Denver, CO—Ardent Mills announced its new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, which expands on the company’s sustainability initiatives, and its Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) CSR Report, which lays the groundwork for sustainable development goals. The company used the Sustainable Development Goals put forth by the United Nations to identify three pillars where the company can make the most impact: nutrition, people and sustainability.
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...
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...
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...
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...
RSS
