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Nude Foods Market Scales Zero-Waste Grocery Model

by Eric Munson | April 13, 2026

Nude Foods Market is a Colorado-based grocery company co-founded by Verity Noble and Rachel Irons that is dedicated to eliminating single-use plastic from everyday shopping. Founded in 2020 in Boulder, CO, Nude Foods has expanded to a second brick-and-mortar location in Denver alongside a growing e-commerce and delivery operation serving the Boulder-Denver metropolitan area. Select ...

Chris Kilham, Medicine Hunter

by Janet Poveromo | April 1, 2026

[email protected] www.medicinehunter.com www.linkedin.com/in/chriskilham https://linktr.ee/MedicineHunter Vitamin Retailer magazine catches up with Chris Kilham, medicine hunter, author, educator and yogi. The founder of Medicine Hunter Inc., Kilham has conducted medicinal plant research and sustainable botanical sourcing in more than 50 countries. He works with companies to develop and popularize traditional plant-based food and medicinal products into market ...

ACI Group Urges Brands to Strengthen Supplier Oversight

by Eric Munson | March 16, 2026

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 ...

Herbalist & Alchemist Publishes Annual Sustainability Report for 2024

by Eric Munson | October 27, 2025

Herbalist & Alchemist (H&A, Washington, NJ) released its Annual Sustainability Report, which shows that the company has once again exceeded high benchmarks. The report recaps sustainability progress made in 2024 with a priority on the company’s Zero Waste program, sustainable sourcing initiative and multi-scope emission accounting. In 2021, H&A qualified for Zero Waste certification, which ...

Pines International to Celebrate 50-Year Anniversary

by Eric Munson | May 5, 2025

Next year (2026) is a milestone for Pines International (Lawrence, KS) as a pioneer in green superfoods celebrates 50 years of delivering pure, organic, nutrient-rich, dark green, leafy vegetables. Founded on the vision of harnessing the power of nature, Pines Wheat Grass, Pines Barley Grass and Pines Alfalfa continue to exemplify sustainability and purity straight ...

Natural Grocers Releases 2024 Sustainability Report

by Eric Munson | February 10, 2025

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (Lakewood, CO) released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting the values and practices that drive America’s largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retail chain. The 2024 report celebrates how Natural Grocers continues to prioritize affordable, high-quality and environmentally conscious products while sharing stories of vendors, farmers and partnerships that reflect the ...

Garden of Life Named Official Certified Cleanup Partner for 4ocean

by Eric Munson | January 27, 2025

On Jan. 14, 4ocean (Boca Raton, FL), an ocean cleanup company that sells products made from recycled materials, announced supplement manufacturer Garden of Life (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) will join the clean ocean movement as a Certified Cleanup Partner. This partnership will help clean more than 500,000 pounds of plastic and trash from oceans, rivers ...

O&N’s Annual Conference Explores Sustainability From an International Perspective

by Eric Munson | December 16, 2024

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 ...

[Extra! Extra!] The EU Government’s 9 Key Tips for Green Natural Products

by Mike Straus | December 1, 2024

The European Union’s CBI Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a variety of tips to offer natural health products exporters doing business in the EU on improving sustainability within their businesses. To get started with making greener products, you’ll want to develop stronger relationships with suppliers and producers to determine how they prioritize sustainability in their ...

Going Green: Innovations in Climate-friendly Messaging and Sustainable Packaging

by Mike Straus | December 1, 2024

Here’s how the natural products industry is fulfilling its commitment to eco-friendly and sustainable practices. The panel: Lauren Gaffney, Co-owner, Mastel’s Health Foods, St. Paul, MN, www.mastels.com Ramona Billingslea, Marketing Manager, Betsy’s Health Foods, Spring, TX, https://betsyhealth.com Ryan Fisher, Chief Sustainability Officer, Trace, Ogden, UT, https://traceminerals.com Sergio Giménez, Business Manager, AIMPLAS, Valencia, Spain, https://aimplas.net Travis ...

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