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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Sprouts Farmers Market’s Net Sales Up 10 Percent In Q1

Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. reported results for the 13-week first quarter ended March 31. First quarter highlights include net sales of $1.4 billion, a 10 percent increase from the same period in 2018; comparable store sales growth of 1.4 percent and two-year comparable store sales growth of 4.1 percent; net income of $56 […]

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Urban Pie Pizza Co. Introduces Vegetable-Crust Pizza Line

Urban Pie Pizza Co. is taking vegetable pizza crust a step further by offering pizzas with crusts made from sweet potatoes, broccoli and cheddar and cauliflower. The new line supports Urban Pie’s brand promise of unique flavors and thoughtful, premium ingredients catering to consumers seeking meal solutions with healthy nutrition benefits. Urban Pie is adding […]

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Yerbae Sparkling Water Introduces 4 Flavors In Ardagh Cans

Scottsdale, Arizona-based health-focused beverage company Yerbaé has launched four new flavors in 16-oz. Ardagh beverage cans. Yerbaé’s new flavors include coconut raspberry, orange vanilla dream, watermelon strawberry and mango passionfruit. The new flavors extend the brand’s reach, bringing more flavor and options to consumers seeking a healthy alternative to traditional diet sodas, while improving on […]