Norwalk, CT—Reed’s Inc. has announced financial results for the fiscal third quarter 2020 ended September 30, 2020. Highlights include: Net sales increased 21% to $10.6 million in the third quarter compared to $8.7 million in the prior year; Core brand gross sales increased 18% versus prior year period primarily driven...
The holidays are going to look a little different this year. It's likely that some of the family won't be traveling in order to minimize the risk of COVID-19. For the families changing up the plans and serving a smaller crowd, one 4th Generation Turkey Farmer is stepping up to...
East Windsor, NJ—Sabinsa has been granted a new patent granted in Mexico for Boswellin PS, its Boswellia serrata ingredient. Patent MX328842 is for a synergistic composition containing boswellic acids and polysaccharides from the Boswellia species for its property to downregulate pro-inflammatory markers, according to a press release from Sabinsa. This...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition has announced an upcoming education initiative to inform retailers about probiotic products. The goal: To help retailers ensure that only high-quality products make it to shelf. The initiative will also aim to educate retail dietitians, pharmacists, sales associates, and other stakeholders. A “Retail Buyer’s...
Kennesaw, GA—A new study published in Beneficial Microbes has found that Bacillus subtilis DE111 can promote healthy endothelial function and support healthy cholesterol levels. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial lasted four weeks, and was conducted on 43 participants aged 18 to 65. The goal of the trial was to determine...
Virtual—Natural products retailers have a lot to contend with: Keeping up with the research and the regulatory changes, running a business, dealing with the effects of COVID-19, and finding ways to communicate with, connect with, and educate their customers—which can be particularly tricky. Panelists at the Naturally Informed event Driving...
Washington, D.C.—The Senate Appropriations Committee has requested that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ease rules that the Natural Products Association (NPA) had cautioned would have "a devastating impact on the U.S. hemp industry." As WholeFoods previously reported, NPA took issue with a proposed rule saying: “a cannabis derivative,...
As the dust settles after the election, industry members are discussing what the results mean. Boston, MA-based Ceres congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Ceres CEO and President Mindy Lubber said in a press release: “Today’s election results are a win for our health, our planet, our...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group has reported financial results for the first quarter 2021 ended September 30, 2020. A press release from the company notes that the results are presented with the Hain Pure Protein and Tilda segments being treated as discontinued operations. Highlights include: Net sales increased 3%,...
Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced that it has reached new long-term labor agreements with drivers at its Hudson Valley distribution center in Montgomery, NY (represented by Teamsters Local 445) and frontline workers at its California distribution centers in Commerce, Stockton and Santa Fe Springs (represented by Teamsters Locals...
