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Lee Archer, Founder of New Wave Enviro Products, Dies at 83
On Dec. 25, 2025, Lee Archer, founder of New Wave Enviro Products (Greenwood Village, CO), died at his home in Colorado at age 83. Archer founded New Wave Enviro in 1993 alongside his friend and business associate, Leigh Caudill. Together, they were guided by a simple and powerful vision: to provide clean, healthy drinking water ...
Fresh Thyme Market Unveils Natural Product Advisor Certification for Employees
Fresh Thyme Market (Downers Grove, IL) in partnership with Alive Academy launched a custom accredited retailer education program designed exclusively for its employees. This innovative program offers Fresh Thyme’s Vitamin and Body Care Department an immersive course tailored to the brand’s products and consumer needs. The course will provide team members with foundational knowledge and ...
A Spark Everlasting: Celebrating an Industry Champion, Renee Southard
“To grow older doesn’t mean to grow old,” Renee Southard once told me with a knowing smile. That philosophy, rooted in her boundless energy and passion for life, guided everything she did—as a mother, a friend, a SENPA leader, and the owner of Organic Marketplace in Gastonia, NC. Renee was a force of nature, blending ...
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 ...
Wellful Inc. Acquires Ancient Nutrition Brand
On Jan. 7, Wellful Inc. (Charlotte, NC) announced its acquisition of Ancient Nutrition (Franklin, TN) from VMG Partners, Hillhouse Investment and other holders. Wellful combines advanced e-commerce technology with scientifically formulated solution to help consumers live happier and healthier lives across its vitamin, supplement and food products, the company said. “We are thrilled to bring ...
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