New York, NY—Fruit Street Health, a diabetes prevention program offered through live group video conferencing with Registered Dietitians, has teamed up with plant-based meal kit company Purple Carrot to provide dietitian-approved, plant-based meals to Fruit Street participants, according to a press release. In response to COVID-19, Fruit Street is now...
Sacramento, CA—The California Grocers Association (CGA) has released its list of Top 10 Tips for Safe Shopping to help guide best practices for consumers. "Convenient and safe access to food and essential products at local grocery stores is more critical than ever during these uncertain times," said Ron Fong, President...
UPDATE April 8, 2020: As of 7:45 AM EST, the order to close health food stores has not been lifted for the state of Nevada, according to the NPA. The association told WholeFoods Magazine in an email that Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford have not...
People following a plant-based diet while also frequently eating unhealthy foods, such as sweets, juices and refined grains, showed no heart health benefits compared to those not following a plant-based diet, according to a scientific release from the American College of Cardiology (ACC). Researchers tracked the diets and development of...
Correction: This article has been updated to clarify details of auction. Asheville, NC—In February, Earth Fare announced that had begun inventory liquidation sales at all of its stores. Today, the chain is reportedly making a comeback. Asheville Citizen Times reported that a group of local investors, including Earth Fare's founder,...
People who regularly eat tofu and other foods containing isoflavones have a moderately lower risk of developing heart disease, according to a study published in Circulation. Researchers at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital analyzed data from more than 200,000 people who participated in three prospective health and...
Increasing concerns over the health and safety of workers amid the spread of COVID-19 has lead to several strikes. Yesterday (March 30, 2020) employees at Amazon and Instacart announced plans to walk off the job in a show of solidarity for better pay and protection. Today, workers at Whole Foods...
As COVID-19 drives consumers to online shopping and grocery delivery, workers who help provide those services are asking for better protections and pay. Today (March 30, 2020) some employees at two major companies—Amazon and Instacart—have announced plans to walk off the job. Amazon workers at a warehouse in Staten Island...
As COVID-19 drives consumers to online shopping and grocery delivery, workers who help provide those services are asking for better protections and pay. Today (March 30, 2020) some employees at two major companies--Amazon and Instacart--have announced plans to walk off the job. Amazon workers at a warehouse in Staten Island...
Niwot, CO—Lucky’s Market announced its auction results, with successful bids by 10 parties for 23 stores and its Distribution Center, totally approximately $29 million. According to a press release, six stores will continue to operate as a going concern and employment offers will be made to the approximately 500 Team...
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