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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

Posted inOrganic Natural, Center Store, Southwest

Peak Rock Capital Affiliate Sells TNT Crust To General Mills

Austin, Texas-based Peak Rock Capital has announced the close of its sale of TNT Crust to General Mills Inc. Headquartered in St. Charles, Missouri, TNT is a provider of partially baked and self-rising pizza crusts. TNT serves a blue-chip customer base, including foodservice distributors, national pizza chains and retail brands. “Peak Rock has played a critical role […]

Posted inOrganic Natural, Corporate Store News, Southwest

Whole Foods Market Reveals First Summer Condiment Trends Predictions

Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market’s Trends Council revealed its first summer condiment trends predictions, along with a list of corresponding products from emerging and established brands. The Trends Council – a collective of Whole Foods Market buyers and experts with extensive industry knowledge – predict global barbecue, chili peppers, elevated ketchup and mustard, next-level fermentation and new […]

Posted inDairy News, Midwest, Organic Natural

Organic Valley Launches Support Smoothie Mixes For Moms

La Farge, Wisconsin-based Organic Valley has launched its new Prenatal and Postnatal Support Smoothie Mixes for expecting and new moms. Both smoothie mixes are available on the cooperative’s new direct-to-consumer site and made with organic ingredients, including pasture-raised milk from Organic Valley’s small family farms – real dairy from cows that are raised without antibiotics, toxic pesticides […]