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Stan Watson, Co-founder of Renew Life and Vital Planet, Dies at 64
On March 4, Stan Watson, 64, co-founder of Renew Life and Vital Planet, died at his home in Palm Harbor, FL. Born on Aug. 20, 1961 in Mount Airy, NC, Watson grew up in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains where “the values of hard work and community were instilled in him early on.” ...
MAHO Mourns Loss of Douglas Kraft, Robert Kraft and James Puchan
On Jan. 17, Douglas Kraft, 68, of Columbus, OH, Robert Kraft, 70, of Holland, MI, and James Puchan, 68, of Galena, OH were shot and killed in Florida. Douglas Kraft was the husband, and Robert Kraft was the brother-in-law, of Marcy Kraft, executive director of the Mid-American Health Organization (MAHO). Puchan was a close friend ...
Detwiler’s Farm Market To Open 7th Location
On Nov. 12, Detwiler’s Farm Market, a Florida-based family-owned natural grocery chain, announced it will open its seventh location at 4502 E State Rd 64 in Bradenton, FL. The grocer will renovate a former Winn-Dixie in the Braden River Plaza into a 43,000-square-foot store. The store is expected to open in fall 2026. The Bradenton ...
Detwiler’s Farm Market Opens New Distribution Center
On Sept. 29, Detwiler’s Farm Market, a family-owned grocery chain based in Florida, announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution center at the Florida International Tradeport in Palmetto, FL. The new facility spans 133,000 square feet. According to Detwiler’s, the new distribution center will serve as the hub for the company’s stores, ...
Florida Attorney General Files Emergency Rule on 7-OH Products
On Aug. 13, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed an emergency rule to classify isolated and/or concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products as a Schedule I controlled substance in Florida. The rule takes effect immediately and makes it illegal to sell, possess or distribute any isolated form of 7-OH in the state. The announcement comes a ...
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 ...
Brian Mosser Becomes New Owner of Get Healthy
Get Healthy Vitamins and Natural Foods, an independent natural retailer located in Brooksville and Spring Hill, FL, announced Brian Mosser purchased the business from founders Karen Greenway and Laura DeWitt, becoming the new owner. Mosser started working at Get Healthy nearly 20 years ago where he started as a store clerk. Through hard work, passion ...
The Vitamin Shoppe Unveils “Hometown Stores” Concept
The Vitamin Shoppe (Secaucus, NJ) is strengthening its brand partnerships while redefining the in-store shopping experience in select markets with the launch of its new “Hometown Stores” concept. These innovative retail collaborations pair a local Vitamin Shoppe with a top partner brand that has its company headquarters and deep roots in the same metro area, ...
O&N’s Annual Conference Explores Sustainability From an International Perspective
The Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N) will host its 10th annual conference at the B Ocean Resort in Fort Lauderdale, FL from Jan. 21-23, 2025. The conference theme is “Collaborate, Innovate and Regenerate.” This year’s event will feature industry leaders and expert panelists who will explore global sustainability and innovation. They will address critical ...
Life Extension Partners With Weston FC Soccer Club
Life Extension (Fort Lauderdale, FL) announced a two-year partnership with Weston FC Soccer Club in Weston, FL to support young athletes in their pursuit of excellence on and off the field. As part of the agreement, Life Extension will offer Weston FC parents free access to its Premier Rewards program, which includes exclusive sales on ...
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