Washington, D.C.—CRN opposes an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), according to a press release, on the grounds that it could do more harm than good. The release notes that the amendment, introduced by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), would require additional reporting systems for adverse event reports that...
Boston, MA—Low levels of circulating vitamin K are linked to increased risk of mobility limitation and disability in older adults, according to research from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University. The study, titled Vitamin K Status and Mobility Limitation and Disability in...
Chicago, IL—Millennials are outspending older generations in food dollars, according to a press release from IRI Consumer Connect. Millennial dollar sales grew by 21.5% for March year-over-year, whereas for retirees and seniors, dollar sales went down 3.8% for March y-o-y. Joan Driggs, VP of content and thought leadership for IRI,...
Sanford, FL--Smart Baking Company has been named number one on Orlando Business Journal's Fast 50 List. According to a press release, Smart Baking is the fastest growing small businesses in Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola counties, with revenue growth over 1,300% from 2016-2018. In 2018, Smart Baking marked record sales...
Denver, CO--Probiotic beverage manufacturer and mission-based company inner-ēco announced a new logo and package design for its probiotic coconut water line. The new look is designed to appeal to the health-conscious community and inspire customers to support the company's mission. “Consumers have embraced inner-ēco since its inception because our products...
Norwich, VT —In Association with ADM Milling Co., King Arthur Flour Company, Inc., is voluntarily recalling 14,218 cases of 5 lb. Unbleached All-Purpose Flour due to the potential presence of Escherichia coli bacteria (E. coli). The recalled flour was distributed through retailers and distributors nationwide. The recall involves Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5...
Naperville, IL--KeHE Distributors (KeHE) is entering a new national partnership agreement with the Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA). KeHE cheered the news on twitter, sharing, "We're excited to announce we've been selected by @infretailers as their primary distribution partner throughout the U.S.!" In a press release detailing the partnership, KeHE...
Austin, TX—Sweet Leaf Tea is partnering with American Idol judge and country music star Luke Bryan for his 2019 Farm Tour, according to a press release. The Farm Tour is an annual event that uses music to salute the farmers who bring food to America’s shelves, restaurants, and tables. Bryan’s...
Washington, D.C.—The Retailer Relations Forum, a new initiative from the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), will enable CRN member companies to protect and grow their business with retailers, according to a press release. The Forum will be composed of senior sales and customer officers at CRN member companies who market...
Cincinnati, Ohio—Kroger will start selling CBD-infused products in several states, according to Detroit Free Press. The website quoted Rachel Hurst, corporate affairs manager for the Kroger Michigan division, as saying that 92 stores in Michigan will have topical CBD products—not ingestible oils. “Our limited selection of hemp-derived CBD topical products...
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