Articles by Nicholas Saraceno
Once Again Nut Butter Awarded HowGood Certified Sustainability Leader
Once Again Nut Butter (New York) has announced it’s been awarded the HowGood Certified Sustainability Leader 2017 after receiving the “Best in the World” award in 2016. The Sustainability Leader 2017 award signifies Once Again Nut Butter’s ranking among the top 15 percent of HowGood’s database of sustainable food and beverage products. Moreover, the Sustainability Leader award ...
ZSS Announces Retail Partnership with GNC
Zea Skin Solutions (ZSS), a ingestible beauty brand, announced their national partnership with wellness retailer, GNC. ZSS will be launching in GNC stores nationwide in October, with the introduction of their two targeted dietary supplements – Clear Skin, which addresses concerns of blemishes and sensitivity, and Radiant Skin, formulated to combat the signs of aging and environmental ...
SENPA’s Third Road Show a Success
The Southeast Natural Products Association (SENPA) announced that the 3rd annual 2017 Strategies for Success Road Show for Independent Retailers held in Orlando, FL, Nashville, TN, Birmingham, AL and Charlotte, NC was successful and well attended. “Bringing education and networking from sponsored companies and their speakers strengthens the relationship and confidence in the products retailers ...
Bill Brevoort, Chinese Herb Pioneer, Dies at 75
Iconic Chinese medicinal herb pioneer Bill Brevoort, 75, passed away at his home in Kona, HI on July 28. He had been recently diagnosed with metastatic melanoma. Brevoort was a truly remarkable man — intelligent, intrepid, focused and highly spiritual, as noted by the American Botanical Council (ABC). He and his wife Peggy Brevoort founded East ...
Legislation Would Expand Access to Vitamins for Millions Living in Food Deserts
New legislation introduced by Congressman Dave Brat (R-VA) would expand access to multivitamin dietary supplements for purchase as part of the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC). The effort led by the Natural Products Association (NPA) could help provide relief to the 25 million Americans currently living in areas without access to ...
Essential Formulas’ Researcher Has Probiotic Paper Published in Townsend Letter
Ross Pelton, RPh, PhD, CCN and director of scientific research with Texas-based Essential Formulas, published his scientific paper “Lactobacillus fermentum ME-3: A New Era In Glutathione Therapy” in the June 2017 edition of the The Townsend Letter, the Examiner of Alternative Medicine. “Probiotic research is fast transforming our understanding of human health as science is discovering exclusive ...
Danone to Sell Stonyfield to Lactalis for $875 Million
According to a report from Reuters, France-based food group Danone Group (Danone) has agreed to sell its New Hampshire dairy business Stonyfield Organic (Stonyfield) to Groupe Lactalis (Lactalis) in France for $875 million, a move designed to address competition concerns stemming from its acquisition of U.S. organic food group WhiteWave (Colorado). Danone said on July 3 that Stonyfield ...
Erewhon Market to Open New Location in Santa Monica
Natural food retailer Erewhon Market announced Santa Monica as the new location for its fourth store in California. In collaboration with executive architect, Retail Design Collaborative, design architect Montalba Architects, Abbott Construction and Slated Projects, all of which have locations in California, Erewhon Santa Monica is scheduled to open in early 2018. “The new location will be the fourth Erewhon in ...
EuroPharma/Terry Naturally Reaches Milestone Event
EuroPharma, Inc. (Wisconsin), the parent company of the Terry Naturally brand of natural medicines and dietary supplements celebrates its 10th year this July. Well known for its Curamin and CuraMed product lines, EuroPharma has been recognized by retailers and consumers alike for providing safe and effective products that feature clinically studied ingredients. President and founder, ...
Campbell Soup Buys Pacific Foods for $700 Million
According to Bloomberg.com, Campbell Soup Co. (New Jersey) has agreed to buy organic soup and broth maker, Pacific Foods, for $700 million. The deal to acquire Pacific Foods of Oregon will be financed with debt, Campbell said. The Tualatin, Oregon-based maker of organic foods generated revenue of $218 million over the last year. Campbell, the ...
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