Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) will acquire Core Nutrition LLC, maker of enhanced waters. The acquisition will be funded with KDP common stock, and the transaction is expected to close by the end of 2018. The deal is valued at $525 million, or approximately $435 million net of anticipated tax benefits. Founded in 2015, Core Nutrition’s […]
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Delivery From Whole Foods Expands To Detroit, Orlando, Other Cities
Amazon has launched delivery of natural and organic products from Whole Foods Market through Prime Now in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Jacksonville, Madison, Milwaukee, Omaha, Orlando, St. Louis, Tampa and Tulsa, as well as additional areas of New York City and Seattle. Starting Sept. 26, Prime members in those cities can shop through Prime Now for […]
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Natural Grocers Opening Relocated Santa Fe Store Oct. 4
Natural Grocers will open its relocated Santa Fe, New Mexico, store at 1090 S. St. Francis Drive on Oct. 4. The new 20,850-s.f. store will open at 8 a.m. with a grand reopening celebration and ribbon cutting. At the reopening, Natural Grocers will host a Grocery Giveaway Sweepstakes in which nine customers will win Natural Grocers gift cards ranging in value […]
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Kayco Expands And Provides New Leadership For Beyond Division
Kayco, a manufacturer and supplier of kosher foods, is expanding and appointing new leadership for its newly formed Beyond division. Among its Beyond brands are Absolutely Gluten-Free products, Beetology juices and ready-to-serve beets, Dorot frozen herbs and Mighty Sesame, a brand of Tahini dressings. As part of its expansion, Kayco has named Brian Gormley its new EVP […]
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California School Recipient Of Go Organically Literacy Program Donation
Go Organically Fruit Snacks has selected Woodbine Elementary School in Sacramento, California, as the recipient of a $5,000 donation from the Go Organically Gives Back Literacy Program, a national initiative led by the organic fruit snack brand in partnership with First Book, to encourage children’s literacy. In addition to the donation made to the school, 50 […]
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Peatos Maker Expects To ‘Unjunk’ More Snack Food Categories
A couple of years ago, World Peas Brand took on the daunting task of creating a healthy crunchy cheese snack—a clean-label alternative to the national brand. The company’s creation, Peatos, are made with a base of non-GMO peas and lentils (pulses) instead of corn, and the seasoning used contains no artificial flavors, colors or MSG. After […]
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Sprouts Coming To Vacaville, California, Sept. 12
Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new store in Vacaville, California, on Sept. 12, offering locally made products from Northern California-based producers, including BRU Broth, Casa Sanchez, Clover Stornetta Dairy, Preservation & Co., and Bay Area Bee Co. Sprouts will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new store, located at 1041 Helen Power Drive, before doors open at 7 a.m. The public is invited to join […]
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Natural Grocers Celebrates Organic Harvest Month With $50K Fundraiser
Natural Grocers is celebrating its more than 30-year history of selling only organically grown produce with a month-long series of festivities for Organic Harvest Month, including giveaways for shoppers and a fundraiser for the Organic Farmers Association (OFA). The celebration will kick off on Sept. 1 with a one-day-only free bag giveaway with any purchase […]