In this episode of The Natural View, WholeFoods Editor-in-Chief Maggie Jaqua and Todd Pauli of 24 Stories Marketing get the scoop on how consumer attitudes are evolving in COVID times, and how loyalty and rewards programs can help natural products retailers and brands gain an edge over the competition. Our guest: Karen Frame,...
Fairfield, NJ—REAL FOOD FROM THE GROUND UP and HIPPEAS have announced partnerships with Whole Kids Foundation, a nonprofit founded by Whole Foods Market. Both grocery snack brands will be donating to the nonprofit Young Entrepreneurs program—designed to support youth-led business programs that are improving the way kids eat through gardening, plant-forward cooking...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has shared an update on FDA’s position on N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) supplements, namely: Retailers shouldn’t act prematurely. In July, CRN states, FDA sent out warning letters informing companies that the FDCA prohibits companies from marketing products containing NAC as dietary supplements because the ingredient...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market has reported results for the first quarter 2021, a 13-week period ended April 4, 2021. Highlights include: Net sales of $1.6 billion; a 4% decrease from the same period in 2020 Comparable store sales growth of -9.4% and two-year comparable store sales growth of 2.2% Net...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group has reported financial results for the third quarter 2021 ended March 31, 2021, in a press release. Highlights include: Net sales decreased 11% to $492.6 million compared to the prior year period. When adjusted to exclude the effects of foreign exchange, divestitures and discontinued...
Oceanside, NY—Bio Nutrition, Inc., has redesigned its website while working towards being GMP certified. The website was designed with help from 24 Stories Marketing, which—combined with a recent label update—is intended to draw customers in. “The website was updated to be a more modern and user-friendly experience for our customers,”...
In this keynote presentation, nutrition and natural beauty expert Paula Simpson introduces the science behind nutri-cosmetics. Research shows that several underlying factors can impact on the health and appearance of skin, hair and nails, with stress, nutrition and the external environment leading to imbalances in key biological systems, including in...
Fredericton, New Brunswick—Chinova Bioworks, now celebrating five years in business, announced that it is expanding manufacturing to increase capacity and meet demands for Chiber, its natural fiber extract derived from the stems of white button mushrooms. According to a press release from the company, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the...
Mumbai, India, and Morristown, NJ—OmniActive Health Technologies announced the publication of new pharmacokinetic data on its proprietary energy ingredient Xtenergy, a natural, sustained-release caffeine from green coffee bean. Published in Current Research in Behavioral Science, the study measured the bioavailability of Xtenergy compared to immediate release caffeine and the effects of...
Washington, D.C.—The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) announced the launch of a new podcast, CHPA Chat. Hosted by Anita Brikman, SVP, Communications & Public Affairs, and Executive Director, CHPA Educational Foundation, the podcast will feature stories and insights about trends and issues in the consumer healthcare space. In the first...
