Eighty-five million U.S. consumers managing food allergies spend more than $19 billion annually on specialty food products to avoid allergic reactions or other health consequences – paying 5 percent more per month than the average consumer—according to new research released June 22 from FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education), the largest private funder of food […]
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Dorot Gardens Offers Fresh-To-Frozen Turmeric Cubes
Dorot Gardens, a supplier of pre-portioned frozen herbs, garlic and onions is now offering fresh-to-frozen cubes of turmeric. This golden spice is the No. 1 selling herbal ingredient in the natural sector, according to Dorot Gardens. In mainstream retail, turmeric sales exceeded $32 million in 2017, a 46.7 percent jump from the previous year. While […]
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Beyond Meat Offers Limited-Edition Cookout Classic Through Mid-August
El Segundo, California-based Beyond Meat Inc. has introduced its Cookout Classic, a limited-edition burger 10-pack available at a majority of Walmart and Target stores nationwide and select retailers across the U.S. beginning the week of June 22. Sold in the frozen meat aisle with an SRP of $15.99 ($1.60 per patty), the new offering will […]
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SOUTHEAST: Loganville, GA, Site Of Third Walmart Health Center
Walmart has opened its third health center in Loganville, Georgia, at 4221 Atlanta Highway, Suite 101. The first Walmart Health center opened in September 2019 in Dallas, Georgia. “The Georgia community has embraced our first two Walmart Health locations, and we are thrilled to bring low, transparent pricing to Loganville,” said Sean Slovenski, SVP and […]
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Charlotte’s Web Completes Acquisition Of Abacus Health Products
Boulder, Colorado-based Charlotte’s Web, manufacturer of hemp extract, has completed its acquisition of Abacus Health Products, a specialist in over-the-counter topical products combining active pharmaceutical ingredients with hemp extract. Charlotte’s Web acquired all the issued and outstanding subordinate voting shares of Abacus. All the outstanding proportionate voting shares of Abacus were converted into Abacus shares […]
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Research Shows Natural Product Sales Up Significantly This Year
New research from IRI and Spins, a provider of wellness-focused data technology and market analytics, reveals that consumers are purchasing more natural products in 2020, both pre-COVID-19 as well as throughout the current pandemic. A new report, COVID-19 and Navigating the Path Ahead: Supporting the Natural Products Consumer, highlights natural shoppers’ product and shopping preferences. In addition, the report […]
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Cannabidiol: An Alternative Approach To Pain Management?
sponsored content At some point in our lives, we have all experienced pain, whether from a sprained ankle, a tweaked lower back or all-around chronic soreness or aching. If you or someone you know suffers from physical pain, you are not alone. In fact, an estimated 100 million Americans experience chronic pain. The burden on […]
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Sprouts Foundation Taking Applications For Neighborhood Grants Program
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation is accepting applications now for its annual Neighborhood Grants program. The grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations working at the community level to provide nutrition education and food access programs to kids. Nonprofits that provide resources such as community gardens and youth cooking classes in the states where Sprouts Farmers […]