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Pharmavite Opens $250 Million Production Facility in Ohio
On May 8, California-based Pharmavite announced the grand opening of its new manufacturing and research & development facility at 13700 Jug Street in New Albany, OH. The 225,000 square-foot facility is a $250 million investment and will create 225 jobs with potential for further expansion. Pharmavite is the manufacturer of several health and wellness brands: ...
MAHO Expo Returning to Columbus in 2025
The Mid-American Health Organization (MAHO) Expo will be returning to the Hilton Columbus at Easton in Columbus, OH July 25-27, 2025. The theme will be “Cheers to 50 Years!” as MAHO was incorporated in July 1975. MAHO is a Midwest industry trade association that caters to the ideals and sustainability of independent retailers. The 2024 ...
Amazon’s Renewable Energy Will Power Mississippi Whole Foods Market
Amazon has announced that it is expanding its renewable energy footprint across the southeastern U.S.—and a new wind farm in Mississippi will be used to power the company’s fulfillment centers, as well as a Whole Foods Market location. Mississippi’s first utility-scale wind farm, called the Delta wind project, will be located in Tunica County. The ...
Pharmavite Breaks Ground on New Production Facility in Ohio
Pharmavite LLC is breaking ground on a new 225,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in New Albany, OH. The new facility, which will create 225 new jobs within the Columbus region, will support the growth of Pharmavite’s national vitamin and supplement portfolio, including its Nature Made and MegaFood brands. With more than 50 years of experience developing innovative ...
Natural Product Retailers Adjust to COVID-19 Realities
With restaurants, grocery stores and other retailers scrambling to adapt their businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak, natural product retailers in the U.S. are also adjusting practices to meet the needs of their communities. World of Nutrition (WON) in Nampa, ID said it is remaining open during the pandemic, and is considering special hours for senior ...
Industry Members Respond to Earth Fare and Lucky’s Market Closures
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 ...
Lucky’s Market Closing Most of Its Stores
The regional grocery chain Lucky’s Market is closing most of its stores and laying off thousands of employees in a matter of weeks, the Sun Sentinel reported on Jan. 21. The 17-year-old company has about 39 stores in 10 states. Lucky’s plans to close 32 of those stores by Feb. 12 and lay off about 2,500 employees, ...
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Increases CBD Collection
According to Supermarket News, Specialty grocer Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is ramping up its CBD product selection with nearly 100 new items. Fresh Thyme said that it’s rolling out 99 new CBD (cannabidiol) products to its current lineup of 152 CBD items. To be available at Fresh Thyme stores in 10 states, the products being ...
USDA Approves First State and Tribal Hemp Production Plans
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved the first set of plans submitted by states and Indian tribes for the domestic production of hemp under the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. The plans were submitted by the states of Louisiana, New Jersey and Ohio, and the Flandreau Santee Sioux, Santa Rosa Cahuilla, and La ...
Founders of New Chapter Part Ways With Procter & Gamble
In 2012, Ohio-based Procter & Gamble (P&G) entered the U.S. nutritional supplement market by acquiring Vermont-based New Chapter, founded by Paul and Barbi Schulick. New Chapter is known for its healing-driven mission and vitamin and herbal formulations. After six years of working with P&G, the Schulicks have announced that as of July 1, 2018, they have parted ways ...
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