Dave’s Killer Bread (DKB) has achieved Non-GMO Project verification for all its 13 varieties of organic breads. DKB uses no artificial ingredients, preservatives or high fructose corn syrup. The Oregon-based company is the No.1-selling organic bread maker in the U.S. Packaging on all products, including DKB’s popular 21 Whole Grains and Seeds, Blues Bread and […]
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General Mills To Acquire Annie’s For $820M
General Mills has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Annie’s, a leading U.S. producer of branded organic and natural food products with net sales of $204 million in its latest fiscal year, completed March 2014. The transaction is valued at approximately $820 million. Annie’s will join General Mills’ U.S. natural and organic products portfolio, […]
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Whole Foods Endorses Oregon’s GMO Labeling Campaign
Whole Foods Market is backing Oregon’s Measure 92, requiring mandatory labeling of raw and packaged foods containing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) by Jan. 1, 2016. More than 155,000 Oregonians signed a petition to put Measure 92 on the ballot this November. “At Whole Foods Market, we believe consumers have a fundamental right to know what’s […]
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G.H. Cretors Popped Corn Introduces Organics
G.H. Cretors—best known for its Chicago Mix, the combination of caramel corn and cheese corn in the same bag—is rolling out a new certified organic line of popcorn, which includes Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Simply Salted varieties. The Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) flavor is the first ever popcorn to be wet-popped in EVOO, […]
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La Tourangelle Launches First Artisan Cooking Spray Oil
Adding to its repertoire of gourmet oils, La Tourangelle, the company that utilizes a 150-year-old traditional production method with its artisan mill in Woodland, Calif., introduced its spray oils set July 15. Finding a gap in the market for a healthy, propellant-free, all-natural spray oil product, La Tourangelle CEO Matthieu Kohlmeyer said he decided it […]
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Gov. Walker Attends UNFI Groundbreaking For Second Wisconsin DC
Gov. Scott Walker attended the June 20 groundbreaking of United Natural Foods Inc.’s (UNFI) new distribution center in Pierce County, Wis., a $37 million project expected to create about 300 jobs. The 300,000-s.f. facility located in Prescott, about 30 miles southeast of the Twin Cities, will be the company’s second facility in Wisconsin. Construction is […]
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Majority Of Americans Look For ‘Natural’ Label When Shopping
According to a new national survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center released today, 59 percent of consumers check to see if the products they are buying are “natural,” despite there being no federal or third-party verified label for this term. Moreover, while a majority of people think that the “natural” label actually carries […]
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Little Me Tea Receives Non-GMO Project Verification
Big Time Tea has received Non-GMO Project verification for Little Me Tea, the company’s first-to-market, no-sugar-added, certified organic tea and juice boxes. Little Me Tea has never used GMO ingredients in its products, and this third-party verification allows consumers to shop with confidence and retailers to trust that they are carrying a quality product with […]
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Survey: American Appetite For Organic Breaks Through $35B Mark
American consumers have not had their fill of organic products yet. In fact, sales of organic products in the U.S. jumped to $35.1 billion in 2013, up 11.5 percent from the previous year’s $31.5 billion and the fastest growth rate in five years, according to the latest survey on the organic industry from the Organic […]
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Hain Celestial Acquires Rudi’s Organic Bakery For $61M
The Hain Celestial Group, a leading organic and natural products company, has acquired Rudi’s Organic Bakery, a leading organic and gluten-free company with facilities in Boulder, Colo. Under the Rudi’s Organic Bakery and Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery brands, Rudi’s offers a range of approximately 60 products—including USDA-certified organic breads, buns, bagels, tortillas, wraps and soft pretzels and […]
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AWG Updates Clearly Organic Packaging And Product Line
Associated Wholesale Grocers has updated the package design for its Clearly Organic brand food products. Up to 40 existing and new Clearly Organic products have been released. Over the next six months, 150 new products will be added to the Clearly Organic line. In a concerted effort to offer customers affordable organic products, AWG and […]
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MyChelle Dermaceuticals Launches Anti-Aging Skin Care Products
MyChelle, a natural skin care product maker, launched three new anti-aging skin care “superheroes” at Natural Products Expo West in March: Remarkable Retinal Serum, Wrinkle Spot Treatment and Advanced Argan Oil. Each new product is made with proprietary ingredients exclusive to the MyChelle line. The products’ packaging also has been updated to increase product longevity […]
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Walmart Rolling Out Wild Oats Organic Products
Walmart will carry Wild Oats organic food items. Originally introduced in 1987, Wild Oats says it will relaunch at Walmart starting this month with a new, more affordable price point on quality products covering a variety of categories—from salsa and pasta sauce to quinoa and chicken broth. Customers will save 25 percent or more when […]
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Garden of Eatin’ Brand Expands With Butternut Squash Corn Tortilla Chips
The Hain Celestial Group, a leading organic and natural products company, has introduced Garden of Eatin’ Butternut Squash Corn Tortilla Chips, the latest addition to the Garden of Eatin’ brand, the No. 1 selling brand of tortilla chips made with organic yellow corn. These crunchy, gluten-free snacks feature a blend of butternut squash and organic […]
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H-E-B Rolls Out Own Line Of Organic Products
H-E-B is introducing H-E-B Organics, the company’s own line of organic products offered at everyday low prices. This month’s introduction of H-E-B Organics will significantly increase the availability and affordability of organic products in Texas, according to the grocer. The new line will focus on everyday pantry staples like canned tomatoes and vegetables, cereal, crackers, […]
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SuperSeedz Unveils Rebranded Retail Packaging
SuperSeedz will reveal its rebranded package design at the Natural Products Expo West in March. SuperSeedz dry roasted, no-shell pumpkin seeds are gluten free, nut free, a vegetarian source of protein and made with all-natural, Non-GMO Project Verified ingredients. The company says the new packaging is clean and contemporary with vivid colored pumpkins and a […]
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Stonyfield Rolls Out New Flavors, Enhances Greek Yogurt Line
Stonyfield has introduced two new flavors—Black Cherry and Cafe Latte—and is making its line of organic Greek yogurt with a creamier texture and enhanced flavor. Stonyfield Greek is made without the use of pesticides, GMOs, artificial hormones and antibiotics. “Greek yogurt makes an excellent snack with its high protein content and moderate calorie count, and […]
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WOATS Oatsnack A Sponsor For ‘One Square Mile: Texas’
WOATS Oatsnack, a product of Fort Worth, Texas-based Anderson Trail Inc., has become a sponsor for the PBS documentary series “One Square Mile: Texas,” which will launch on Texas PBS stations in January. Produced by Emmy award winning husband-and-wife team Carl and Betsy Crum, the series documents the lives of Texans across nine distinct square […]
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How To Set A Store To Appeal To Natural/Specialty Shoppers
by Michael, Jeremy and David Isenberg/Chex Finer Foods Special to Shelby Publishing Co. In today’s retail marketplace, we are increasingly seeing that natural and specialty foods are driving sales, excitement and profits. To maximize your sales of these items, retailers are following three key paths: 1. Integrating with mainstream grocery; 2. Driving consistent off-shelf displays […]
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Cascadian Debuts First Cereal Box Liner Made From Renewable Plant Sources
Cascadian Farm, makers of more than 75 organic products, has introduced its first-ever cereal box liner made from renewable plant sources. Cascadian Farm Cinnamon Crunch cereal is now packaged in an inner bag made from up to 57 percent certified plant-based material. This new liner is the latest among the brand’s various sustainability initiatives that […]