Food Marketing Institute participated in the Food and Drug Administration’s public hearing May 31 regarding products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds, including hemp and cannabidiol (CBD). The FDA is considering whether and how to create a legal pathway for such products. FMI both conveyed the seriousness of the regulatory ambiguity facing its member companies and […]
Category: Health & Wellness
The Shelby Report covers health and wellness for grocery retailers nationwide, from better-for-you products and natural and organic trends to supplements, functional foods and supplier announcements. Updated regularly across our five regional editions.
Posted inBeverage News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, National, Suppliers
Kiito Protein Drink Sold In Sprouts, The Fresh Market, Wegmans
Kiito protein drink is gaining distribution at Sprouts Farmers Market, The Fresh Market and Wegmans stores. The multi-retailer launch will significantly increase Los Angeles-based Kiito’s retail presence from e-commerce availability to more than 700 doors by July. “In our first six months, we’re growing faster than we expected and have plans to be in over […]
Posted inBeverage News, Health & Wellness, National, Suppliers
Propel Line Expanded With Vitamin Boost Fitness Water
Propel Vitamin Boost fitness water is now available in stores. Propel Vitamin Boost is a fitness water enhanced with 100 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamins B3, B5, B6, and C made with no artificial sweeteners, colors or flavors. It also provides the same level of electrolytes as original Propel, according to Propel, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Grocery News, Health & Wellness, Industry News, Midwest, Store News
Kroger, Higi Providing Smart Health Stations to Roundy’s Shoppers
Chicago-based higi, a consumer health engagement platform which partners with retailers to enable care access points via a connected network of smart health stations, has expanded its relationship with The Kroger Co., whose Roundy’s Supermarkets will now offer higi smart health stations as a resource to all consumers who visit their stores. Higi stations offer […]
Posted inBeverage News, Frozen Food, Health & Wellness, Suppliers, West
Ready To Thrive Frozen Smoothies Now In Two New Flavors
Los Angeles-based Ready to Thrive Smoothie is adding two new flavors—Boost and Rejuvenate—to its current lineup that includes Energy and Green varieties. The new ready-to-blend frozen smoothie cups are available at Target stores nationwide for $3.99. The Boost flavor features vitamin-abundant whole foods to support immunity, including mango, pineapple, avocado, zucchini, matcha tea, cacao and […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Suppliers
FlavoRx Now Available Free At Walmart Neighborhood Markets
Walmart is now offering FlavoRx with select liquid prescriptions for no additional cost at Neighborhood Market pharmacies. FlavoRx is a flavoring that can be added to liquid prescription medicines given to children to make it taste better to them. It comes in a variety of flavors, including grape, strawberry, mango and bubblegum. “We know our […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Southwest, Suppliers
CBDNhance Releases Two Products To Increase CBD Absorption
Edmond, Oklahoma-based CBDNhance has released two new products, Ultra-Relief and Ultra-Relax, that are designed to increase the benefits of CBD. The products do not contain CBD, but instead, contain terpenes and other natural ingredients that have been shown to help with CBD absorption and effectiveness. The products do not contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). “We’re taking advantage […]
Posted inGrocery News, Bakery News, Beverage News, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Grocery Store Layout, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Industry News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Organic Natural, Produce News, Store News, Sustainability News, West
Sprouts Hiring 150 For New Lake Forest, California, Store
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country, is hiring for its soon-to-be finished new store in Lake Forest, California. The nearly 30,000-s.f. store at 24332 Rockfield Boulevard will open at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Details about the grand opening celebration will be announced at a later date. […]
Posted inRaley's, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Private Label Brands, Store News, West
Raley’s Private Label Chicken Now Antibiotic Free, Cage Free
Raley’s Private Label Chicken program has been relaunched with two significant improvements. For the first time in the grocer’s 84-year history, Raley’s brand chicken is now 100 percent antibiotic free and packaged in 100 percent recyclable trays. The changes to Raley’s Private Label Chicken are yet another step in Raley’s commitment to sustainability and health, […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Beverage News, Southwest, Suppliers
Defy CBD Performance Drink Launches In Denver
The Defy CBD performance drink has launched as the first CBD-infused performance drink on the market, the company said. Defy made the announcement in Denver, Colorado, where the company is based, with founders Beau Wehrle, CEO, and Megan Bushell, COO, Dave Logan of iHeartMedia and pro football Hall of Famer and Defy founding partner Terrell […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Albertsons, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Grocery News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Nonfood Items, Packaging News, Perishables, Store News, West
Albertsons Updating, Adding To Signature Select Brand Line
Albertsons Cos.’ Signature Select brand is ramping up its presence across stores with the addition of more than 300 new products and updated branding in 2019. The redesigned products are in the Signature Kitchens, Signature Home, refreshe and The Snack Artist brands. Streamlining these products into Signature Select’s portfolio of more than 2,400 products provides […]
Posted inDairy News, Equipment & Technology, Grocery News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Industry News, National, Packaging News, Perishables
Noluma International Offers Solution For Light Damage To Dairy Products
New research shows 90 percent of dairy farmers know that light damages nutrients in milk, and 98 percent would work with a partner to make their packaging light protected. However, fewer than a third (29 percent) of consumers are aware that light damages milk, with over half (55 percent) saying that supermarkets should be proactively […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Center Store, National
Packaged Facts: Pet Owners Embrace CBD Products In Supplements
From notable market growth to the expanding presence of CBD (cannabidiol) products, these are exciting and innovative times for the pet supplements industry, according to market research firm Packaged Facts in the new report “Pet Supplements in the U.S., 7th Edition.” Packaged Facts research reveals that pet supplements have rebounded from the sluggish annual increases […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Center Store, Executive News, Southeast, Suppliers
Good Hemp Hires Natascha Prince As Director Of Sales And Marketing
Good Hemp has hired Natascha Prince as director of sales and marketing to lead sales and bolster the company’s expanding market presence. Prince will be responsible for all aspects of sales, marketing and the direction of distribution channels. “Natascha’s role as director of sales and marketing will define customer success and foster brand awareness at […]
Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Industry News, Marketing News, Packaging News, Suppliers, West, Whole Foods
Kashi Rebrands GoLean Line To Kashi Go, Launches New Cereal
Kashi has redesigned its best-selling GoLean line to what is now called Kashi Go and is launching its first flake cereal. As the first product line to introduce plant-based protein to the cereal aisle, Kashi Go will maintain the same protein and taste without altering the original recipes. “Evolving to Kashi Go reflects our food values […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Suppliers, West
Sheetal Shah Named Impossible Foods’ SVP, Product And Operations
Redwood, California-based Impossible Foods has hired tech industry veteran Sheetal Shah as SVP-product and operations. Effective May 13, Shah oversees the product, operations, manufacturing, supply chain and logistics business units for the food tech startup. Shah previously was COO at Verifone, where he oversaw global operations including supply chain, customer care, quality and program management […]
Posted inCenter Store, Frozen Food, Health & Wellness, Midwest, Suppliers
Kellogg To Introduce Off The Grid Protein Waffle In 3 Flavors
Off the Grid, a Kellogg Co. brand, introduces a new waffle that provides 12g of complete protein per serving. The Off the Grid Protein Waffle comes in three flavors—Vanilla Buttermilk, Cinnamon Brown Sugar and Wild Blueberry. They will be available in the freezer aisle beginning in June. “Off the Grid waffles were created to deliver […]
Posted inPiggly Wiggly, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Industry News, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology, Store News
Piggly Wiggly Midwest Stores Now Accepting Healthy Savings
Piggly Wiggly Midwest is now accepting the Healthy Savings wellness program at all locations. Healthy Savings is a national health and wellness program helping health insurers, employers, government entities and nonprofits make healthier foods more affordable. Partnering with more than 14,000 brands and stores, Healthy Savings allows members to save more than $50 weekly on healthier […]
Posted inNortheast, Grocery News, Health & Wellness, Organic Natural, Perishables, Suppliers
Hain Celestial Sells WestSoy Brand To Keystone Natural
Hain Celestial Group Inc., an organic and natural products company with operations in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, has completed the divestiture of the WestSoy tofu, seitan and tempeh businesses to Keystone Natural Holdings, a portfolio company of Keystone Capital focusing on plant-based food. The strategic divestiture did not include the WestSoy […]
Posted inSouthwest, Health & Wellness, Store News
Natural Grocers’ Second Quarter Net Sales Up 6.7%, Comps Up 2.9%
For its second quarter ended March 31, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. said its net sales increased 6.7 percent to $230.4 million vs. the same period last year; daily average comparable store sales increased 2.9 percent vs. 7.1 percent in the prior-year quarter; operating income increased 8.4 percent to $6.1 million; net income increased […]