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ACI Group Urges Brands to Strengthen Supplier Oversight
Ingredient and raw material distributor ACI Group (United Kingdom) is urging nutrition and functional food brands to take a more proactive approach to supplier engagement and ingredient sourcing as “regulatory scrutiny and sustainability expectations” rise across the sector. Brands are increasingly expected to demonstrate full traceability, ethical sourcing and sustainable practices from raw materials to ...
Better Being Co. Sold to Global Investors
On Dec. 16, Utah-based Better Being Co. announced it has been acquired by a syndicate of global investors led by Snapdragon Capital Partners with a financing solution provided and managed by Strategic Value Partners (SVP). Better Being manufacturers and distributes numerous dietary supplement and personal care products including Solaray, Zhou Nutrition, KAL, Dynamic Health, Zand, ...
KeHE Opens New Distribution Center in Florida
On July 28, KeHE Distributors (Naperville, IL) announced the grand opening of its new distribution center at 3800 Deerpark Blvd in Elkton, FL. Elkton city officials joined KeHE executives and employees for a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 23. The event also featured tours of the new facility, networking opportunities and entertainment. According to the ...
UNFI Working to Restore Operations After Cyberattack
On June 5, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI, Providence, RI) suffered from a cyberattack, when the company noticed “unauthorized activity” on some of its information technology (IT) systems. According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, UNFI activated its incident response plan, which involved taking certain systems offline, impacting the company’s ability ...
Natura-Genics Receives GMP Certification
On May 15, supplement manufacturer Natura-Genics (Chino, CA) received a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification from UL Solutions to ensure consistent nutraceutical manufacturing practices, compliant with CFR 111 and to demonstrate continuous improvements in GMP standards. The company operates under licenses issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) ...
Essential Formulas Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary
In 2025, Texas-based Essential Formulas Inc. (EFI) celebrated its 25th Silver Jubilee anniversary. Its commitment to research, education and innovative product development has been vital to shaping the probiotic market. EFI was established in 2000 as the exclusive U.S. distributor of the award-winning probiotic line from world-renowned Japanese microbiologist Dr. Iichiroh Ohhira (1936-2016). In 2015, ...
In Memoriam: Renee Southard, Owner of Organic Marketplace and Former SENPA President
Renee Carpenter Southard, owner of Organic Marketplace in Gastonia, NC, and former president of SENPA, died on Jan. 17, at age 68. “It is with broken hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of the heart of Organic Marketplace Renee Carpenter Southard. We are understandably reeling as a family at our sudden loss ...
Palko Services Hires New CEO
Indiana-based Palko Services announced a new Chief Executive Officer, Tom Grillea. He brings over 25 years of experience from other respected natural products distributors as well as valuable retail background from his years at Vitamin Shoppe. Grillea’s industry knowledge, and most importantly the relationships he brings, will help Palko Services become one of the nation’s best independent distributors. He ...
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