Millennials and iGens (aka Generation Z) are changing the snack market as they opt for more “fresh” options, according to research from Mintel. The trend has big implications for refrigerated consumer packaged-goods brands and is influencing how retail is merchandised. In the "Future of Fresh," Mintel details that younger consumers...
Portland, OR— It’s not often we get to report on a new natural products store opening. Although this is a small store, it’s a big story because it’s the brainchild of Chuck Eggert, founder of Pacific Foods, and Errol Schweizer, who worked for Whole Foods Market for 14 years and...
San Francisco, CA – Sales of plant-based foods grew 20% over the last year and sales topped $3.3 billion, according to Nielsen data commissioned by the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA). This is a strong increase from last year’s growth rate of 8%. In contrast, the overall food sector grew...
Naperville, IL — KeHE Distributors, LLC has renewed its agreement with Sprouts Farmers Market as its primary distribution partner for natural, organic and fresh products through the year 2025. “Sprouts is one of the fastest growing, most forward thinking and efficient merchants in the country, and we are honored they have...
Chicago, IL – At a pitch challenge hosted by Shark Tank’s Daymond John, a gluten-free flour ingredient producer that uses a byproduct of soy milk production called okara, walked away with a $25,000 grand prize and the title IFTNEXT Future Food Disruptor of the Year. Renewal Mill, which can also...
LOS ANGELES — Califia Farms is $50 million closer to its mission of becoming the leading plant-powered food and beverage company with its latest round of funding led by Ambrosia Investments and existing investors Sun Pacific and Stripes Group. Califia will use the funding to expand its company-owned manufacturing capacity...
Seattle — PCC Community Markets has pledged to eliminate plastics in its delis by 2022. The nation’s largest co-op says it uses more than 5 million plastic deli containers each year and will replace petroleum-based plastics with biodegradable compostable containers. The move follows PCC’s earlier actions in 2015 replacing plastic...
Beverly Hills, CA — GT’s Kombucha, winner of a WholeFoods Magazine Natural Choice Award, has released its newest limited-edition flavor for the summer: Unity. The blend features notes of tart cherry, sweet coconut, and lemongrass and comes in a collectible bottle with a label portraying two hands — each representing...
The State of the Specialty Food Industry report conducted by the Specialty Food Association, in collaboration with Mintel, shows specialty foods category ranked among the fastest-growing in the food business, hitting $140.3 billion last year, an 11% increase since 2015. Product innovation and the availability of this category are factors in...
Lakewood, CO – Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage announced a net sales increase of 12.3% to $215.9 million for the second quarter ending March 31. Same-store sales increased by 7.1% and an increase in promotion was credited for the results. “Sales momentum continued to accelerate during the second quarter, which,...
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