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Ahold Delhaize USA to Close Midwest Online Grocery Sales Operations

by Nicholas Saraceno | February 18, 2020

Massachusetts-based Ahold Delhaize USA announced plans to close the midwest division of its Peapod online grocery sales business, which comprises $97 million in revenue of the $1.1 billion in total online revenue in the U.S. This decision will enable Ahold Delhaize USA to focus on expanding the leadership position of its brands on the East […]

For The Biome Secures Financing from JHCapital

by Nicholas Saraceno | February 18, 2020

For The Biome, the Vermont-based wellness and skin care company launched last year by Paul and Barbi Schulick, has announced a partnership with the JHCapital family office of Jim Crook and Allison Maino. With more than 35 years of leadership experience and a track record of growing companies in Vermont and beyond, Crook is the […]

NJ Lawmakers Propose Access to Financial Services for CBD Companies

by Nicholas Saraceno | February 13, 2020

Companies producing and selling hemp-derived CBD products would have access to essential banking services under new legislation introduced yesterday in the New Jersey State Senate. The legislation, introduced by State Sen. Robert W. Singer (R-NJ-30), would clarify that banks and credit unions will not be penalized by state regulators for working with legitimate hemp businesses. The […]

Industry Coalition Sends Coronavirus Reminder to Consumers, Retailers

by Nicholas Saraceno | February 12, 2020

The U.S. dietary supplement industry is aware of the growing concern regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and of the public’s desire to protect itself against the virus. Four trade associations representing the dietary supplement industry, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and the […]

Trump Requests $5 Million for CBD Regulation

by Nicholas Saraceno | February 11, 2020

President Trump requested $5 million to regulate the CBD industry in its new FY2021 budget. Specifically, the request would “allow the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to continue enforcing the law to protect patients and the public while also providing potential regulatory pathways … for products containing cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds.” “This is a step […]

Impact of Coronavirus on the Natural Products Industry

by Nicholas Saraceno | February 11, 2020

The new strain of coronavirus grabbing headlines and generating health concerns around the world was given an official name by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Feb. 11, 2020: COVID-19. Back in December 2019, the virus was first reported in Wuhan, China, and was traced to a novel strain.  The COVID-19 virus, in some instances, can cause […]

Lucky’s Market Founders to Purchase Remaining Stores

by Nicholas Saraceno | February 5, 2020

According to Supermarket News,  Lucky’s Market has agreed to sell its remaining seven locations to co-founders Bo and Trish Sharon. On Jan. 29, Lucky’s said that it has entered asset purchase agreements with the Sharons, two chefs who launched the Colorado-based specialty grocery chain in 2003. This comes after the grocer  announced that it would […]

CV Sciences Launches Updated PlusCBD Oil Website

by Nicholas Saraceno | February 4, 2020

California-based CV Sciences, Inc., a supplier and manufacturer of hemp cannabidiol (CBD) products, announced the launch of its updated PlusCBD Oil website, www.pluscbdoil.com. The updated PlusCBD Oil website offers visitors an enhanced user experience and walks them through their hemp CBD journey, with multimedia educational resources, enriched content, informative blog posts,  research, in-depth product information and improved shopping tools, […]

Industry Members Respond to Earth Fare and Lucky’s Market Closures

by Nicholas Saraceno | February 4, 2020

On Feb. 3, Earth Fare, the North Carolina-based specialty natural and organic grocery store and full-service supermarket, announced that it will begin inventory liquidation sales at all of its stores. All employees have been notified of the impending closure of the company’s stores and corporate office. The company will continue to pursue a sale of […]

Trump Signs Trade Deal That Includes Dietary Supplements

by Nicholas Saraceno | February 4, 2020

As the first trade agreement to specifically mention dietary supplements, on Jan. 29, President Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Under the terms of the deal, the dairy industry, which includes manufacturers of whey protein, could see an increase in sales to Canada. NPA (Natural Products Association) applauded the Trump Administration for reaching the new trade deal. […]

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