Natural Products Expo West is, of course, a great place to see where the Industry is headed. CBD was everywhere—except in grocery: It is still technically an illegal food additive. There’s no doubt that once the FDA has worked out a regulatory pathway, it’ll be in everything, but in its...
KeHE Cares, the non-profit foundation created by KehE Distributors, partnered with the Children’s Hunger Foundation to kick off Natural Products Expo West with a food packing event. Kristin Giffin, senior director of communications at the Children’s Hunger Fund, told WholeFoods: “We’re so grateful for KeHE, and that they’re so committed...
Washington, D.C.—Scott Gottlieb, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, announced his resignation, effective in April. The announcement came at the start of Expo West, causing much buzz and speculation as to what had led to the resignation—and what the impact would be for the natural products industry. The New...
Austin, TX—Euromed, a global botanical manufacturer based in Spain, adopted milk thistle through The American Botanical Council (ABC) Adopt-an-Herb botanical education and research program, according to a press release. The release states that the adoption of milk thistle supports ABC’s HerbMedPro databse, which is an interactive online educational resource that...
Basel, CH—Lonza announced the finalization of its divestment in its former Water Care business to Platinum Equity for USD 630 million, according to a press release. The release states that Lonza plans to re-invest parts of the proceeds into the Healthcare Continuumm® and focus on deleveraging. Lonza also announced a...
Phoenix, AZ-- Sprouts Farmers Market expands their grocery delivery with Instacart to Southeastern markets, according to a press release. The release states that starting on March 5, residents in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina will be able to order organic groceries and household essentials via Instacart and...
Oakland, CA—Kuli Kuli closed a deal with Griffith Foods and Kellogg for $5M series B financing to make the superfood moringa a common household ingredient, according to a press release. The release states that Griffith Foods and eighteen94, Kellogg Company’s venture capital fund, led the investment. Other investors include InvestEco,...
Washington—Bluebird Botanicals announced that it is among thef 13 companies to receive The U.S. Hemp Authority Certification Seal for meeting standards in quality and safety in the hemp industry. The press release states that the seal represents these companies' ability to ensure that consumers have safe and accurate labels on...
Frederick, MD—The Common Market Co-op, a community-owned organic and natural foods grocery store, announced in a press release that it has purchased the former Safeway location on West 7th Street in Frederick and plans to open a second store there after significant renovations. This expansion, the release says, is in...
Basel, Switzerland—Lonza has announced the adjustment of its Mid-Term Guidance 2022 to reflect the divestment of its former Water Care business unit and to emphasize its focus on growth along the Healthcare Continuum, a press release says. Adjusted guidance is the following, according to the press release: Sales of CHF...
