Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has signed an exclusive partnership with Rodale Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding the regenerative organic agriculture movement through research, farmer training and education. The collaboration between KeHE and Rodale Institute will support the advancement of organic farming and regenerative practices and products in the food industry. These practices prioritize building soil health […]
Category: Organic Natural
Posted inMerchandising News, Organic Natural, Southeast
Acosta Highlights Growing Base Of Natural, Organic Shoppers
Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta Group has shared a new shopper insights study, looking at the state of the natural and organic shopper to provide brands and retailers information to drive growth in store and online. Natural product sales continue to climb, and interest and usage has increased across all age groups, particularly with Gen Z and […]
Posted inBeverage News, Northeast, Organic Natural
Eat The Change Expands Tea Line With Three New Varieties
Bethesda, Maryland-based Eat the Change has expanded its ready-to-drink organic iced tea line, Just Ice Tea, in three varieties: Mango White Tea, Original Black Tea and Lemon Ginger Herbal Tea. Launched nationwide in October, Just Ice Tea is an organic, fair trade and OU Kosher certified bottled tea line from the original Honest Tea founders. The line […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, National, Organic Natural
Association Names Whittel As President, Board Of Directors
Organic & Natural Health Association has promoted Naomi Whittel as president of the board of directors, while transitioning founding president and Venable partner, Todd Harrison, to a new position as board counsel. “This is a very exciting development for Organic & Natural Health Association as it shows how far we have grown and matured under Karen Howard’s leadership,” Harrison […]
Posted inProduce News, National, Organic Natural
OPN Shares ‘State of Organic Produce’ Report
The performance of organic produce categories ranged widely last year, according to the “State of Organic Produce 2022,” a report released Feb. 22 by the Organic Produce Network. The 72-page report provides an overall view of organic produce retail performance in 2022, as well as insights into the top 20 organic produce categories. While total organic […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Organic Natural, West
Natural Grocers To Reopen Store In Cheyenne, WY
Natural Grocers has announced a store reopening for a newly renovated and larger space Sept. 23 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Natural Grocers’ good4u crew will host an official ribbon-cutting and donation ceremony at the new location at 1851 Dell Range Blvd. Community leaders will help welcome the community into the new store with gift card giveaways, discounts […]
Posted inProduce News, National, Organic Natural
Organic Grower Summit To Hold Educational Session
Navigating and adhering to new compliance requirements for organic producers and handlers will be the subject of the first educational session announced as part of the upcoming Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers and OPNeducational program. As the National Organic Program’s Strengthening Organic Enforcement initiative comes closer to being finalized, new compliance challenges are […]
Posted inProduce News, Organic Natural, Southwest
Natural Grocers Commemorates Organic Month With Fundraiser
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is honoring Organic Month with a fundraiser for Beyond Pesticides throughout September. Customers can join Natural Grocers in contributing to Beyond Pesticides’ mission of creating synthetic pesticide-free local parks and playing fields. Customers will have an opportunity to support the retailer’s goal of raising $100,000 for the organization with donations at the register and […]