Seattle, WA—PCC Community Markets has awarded $35,000 in Community Grants to local nonprofits focused on cultivating local, organic food systems and supporting diverse communities, according to a press release. “PCC’s grant programs are a critical ingredient in achieving our vision through giving back to our community,” said Brenna Davis, PCC’s...
Naperville, IL—KeHE Distributor announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Erewhon, to “enable and support the retailer’s growth and expansion plans.” “As a fellow B Corporation, we are proud to partner with a retailer that aligns on the same culture and values as KeHE,” said Michelle DuFresne, Vice...
Phoenix, AZ—On October 20 at 5 p.m. PDT, Sprouts Farmers Market will present an exclusive wellness livestream event addressing how food and nutrients can ease anxiety and inflammation while supporting a healthy immune system. The event will aims to help attendees renew their physical and emotional balance before the holiday...
Austin, TX—The Whole Foods Market Trends Council has revealed its predictions for 2022's top 10 food trends. What does the council, which is made up of more than 50 Whole Foods Market team members, including local foragers, regional and global buyers, and culinary experts, see on the horizon? Buzz-less spirits,...
Naperville, IL—KeHE Distributors is opening its 16th distribution center in Goodyear, Arizona, according to a press release. The half-million square-foot distribution center will support more than 270 jobs in the Greater Phoenix area. “I am very pleased KeHE Distributors has selected Goodyear as the location of their new distribution center.
Seattle, WA—Two PCC Community Markets locations have become Living Building Challenge (LBC) Petal-Certified, according to a press release. The West Seattle and Bellevue locations join the Ballard location in meeting the requirements for the Materials, Place, and Beauty Petals. “By working with ILFI to reduce harmful chemicals in our stores...
Austin, TX—John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods, will retire on September 1, 2022, “to pursue some of [his] other life passions,” according to a letter he wrote to Whole Foods employees. Chief Operating Officer Jason Buechel will take up the position of CEO. In the letter, Mackey explained that he...
To all the natural products retailers working tirelessly to nourish and support their communities through trying times, the team at WholeFoods Magazine thanks you. And this year, as we have done for over three decades, we have selected one stand-out retailer to recognize with our annual Retailer of the Year...
College Station, TX—Podium Nutrition has entered into an exclusive retail partnership with GNC, according to a press release. Podium will be available online at GNC.com and in all GNC stores across the United States. Podium was formed by five-time CrossFit champion Mat Fraser, “The Buttery Bros” Heber Cannon and Marston...
Arlington, VA—FMI and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation have released a report titled The Food as Medicine Opportunity in Food Retail, which outlines business opportunities for food retailers to embrace the concept of Food as Medicine, based on multiple joint research studies that explored perspectives around this concept...
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