Female sports nutrition has a burgeoning presence and influence in social media platforms, according to Lumina Intelligence—but only 2.5% of sports nutrition products explicitly target women in either marketing or formulation, creating a major opportunity. On the other hand, notes a press release, it’s vital to target women without falling...
Hicksville, NY—Canbiola, Inc. announced the closing of an all-stock transaction to acquire 51% of Green Grow Farms, Inc. in a press release. Green Grow Farms is licensed by New York State to grow hemp under the Hemp Research Pilot Program. It grows industrial hemp for grain, flower, and cannabidiol (CBD),...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has announced two new hires and several staff promotions. Luke G. Huber, ND, MBA, is the new Vice President of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, and Amanda Darlington, J.D., has been hired as Director of Government Relations. Dr. Huber, who brings 20 years of...
Los Angeles, CA—Califia Farms has completed “one of the largest private capital raisings within the natural foods sector,” according to a press release, through a $225 million Series D financing led by the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). Other investors in the financing include Singapore-based Temasek, Canada-based Claridge, Hong Kong-based Green...
Moss Landing, CA—Sweet Earth Foods, plant-based food creator, announced Ruby Tuesday as its first ever national restaurant partner. Ruby Tuesday will be introducing a “Sweet Earth Awesome Burger” at all locations in the U.S. for $5 for one day only on January 17. Ruby Tuesday will continue to offer the plant-based burger...
Newark, NJ—Whole Cities Foundation, which was founded and is funded by Whole Foods Market and works alongside community-based organizations to improve neighborhood health, announced in a press release that Newark organizations can apply now for $150,000 in grants through February 20. The foundation has been providing funding to Newark’s community-based...
New York, NY—Gathered Foods, creators of Good Catch, announced in a press release the closing of over $32 million in series B round financing, including two key investors: Greenleaf Foods and 301 INC. The net proceeds from the investment will be used for expansion in distribution across North America, Europe...
Selbyville, DE—The kombucha market is expected to surpass $5 billion by 2025, driven by increasing demand for probiotic and fortified beverages, according to new market research by Global Market Insights. Flavored kombucha is expected to account for $1.5 billion of that. The North American kombucha market is expected to grow...
Oakland, CA—Purity Organic Inc. announced its acquisition of Dunn’s River Brands Inc., which includes Sweet Leaf Tea and Tradewinds Beverage Co. "We are excited about this acquisition as it continues our mission of continuing to provide better for you brands to our customers," said Mary Page Platerink, CEO of Purity...
Pennsylvania—Walnuts may promote a healthy gut microbiome—and, according to researchers at Penn State, that good-for-you bacteria could be what makes walnuts so heart-healthy. Researchers studied 42 overweight or obese patients between the ages of 30 and 65. Before the study began, participants were placed on an average American diet for...
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