Melbourne, Florida-based Kona Gold Solutions Inc., a hemp and CBD lifestyle brand focused on product development in the functional beverage sector, announced Feb. 13 it has signed an LOI (Letter of Intent) to acquire Flo Beverages LLC, located in Longwood, Florida. Kona Gold will be performing its due diligence over the next few weeks and expects to close […]
Category: Health & Wellness
The Shelby Report covers health and wellness for grocery retailers nationwide, from better-for-you products and natural and organic trends to supplements, functional foods and supplier announcements. Updated regularly across our five regional editions.
Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Snacks Brands, Suppliers, Sustainability News, West, Whole Foods
Sustainable Walnut Farm Partners With National Retailers
The Nutty Gourmet, based in Hughson, California, is on a mission to make heart-healthy snacks available to all. The affiliate of Grower Direct Nut is a family-owned walnut farm and processing facility that produces sustainably-grown, non-GMO walnut snacks from its orchards and local farms around California. The Nutty Gourmet was born at the generations-old Martella […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Center Store, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Organic Natural, Specialty, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Plans To Fight Food Scarcity Again At Expo West
Each year Natural Product Expo West brings together more than 3,600 companies to its annual Anaheim, California-based trade show. At the 2019 event, KeHE Distributors chose to make a greater impact outside the show floor and is scheduled to do the same this year. “When we learned that almost 1.7 million people in Los Angeles County are […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, New Products, Suppliers, West
Goldthread Plant-Based Tonics Expands Nationwide In Target Stores
Goldthread Plant-Based Tonics, founded by clinical herbalist and LAC William Siff, has expanded nationwide via distribution in 970 Target stores. The launch features six SKUs: Turmeric Radiance, Green Minerals, Hawaiian Ginger, Mint Condition, Lavender Bliss and Honey Rose. The beverages are now available and retail for $3.49 each. Turmeric Radiance is a tonic based on Ayurvedic […]
Posted inCenter Store, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Suppliers, Sustainability News, West
Northerly Give-Back Program Benefits Arizona Food Banks
Scottsdale, Arizona-based Northerly, a food brand focused on sustainable-growing and eco-friendly practices, was built on giving back. By shortening the supply chain and going direct to consumers, CEO Clayton B.R. Wolfe is able to donate rolled oats for every bag sold. Currently, Northerly’s partners include local food banks, St. Mary’s; the world’s first food bank, United Food […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Organic Natural, Produce News, Southwest
Sprouts Farmers Market to Open Mesquite, Texas, Store March 4
Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Mesquite, Texas, at 1220 North Town East Boulevard on Wednesday, March 4. To celebrate the new store, Sprouts is giving away a classic beach cruiser to inspire one fan to get outside and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Customers can enter to win through March 3 by visiting clicking here. […]
Posted inProduce News, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Organic Natural, West
Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Redding, CA, Store On Feb. 26
Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Redding, California, at 1401 Hilltop Drive on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Sprouts’ store layout, inspired by farmers markets, features fresh produce at the center of the store, an expansive bulk foods section and an extensive vitamin department focused on wellness. To celebrate the new store, Sprouts is giving away a classic […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Amazon Fresh, Center Store, New Products, Northeast, Suppliers, Whole Foods
Manuka Honey Brand Wedderspoon Launches Immunity Gummies
Wedderspoon, the No. 1 selling Manuka Honey brand in the U.S., has launched its newest product line; Manuka Honey Immunity Gummies. These fruit gummies are the first on the market made without cane sugar, corn syrup, glucose or artificial sweeteners. Wedderspoon is excited to be launching two flavors and formulas : the Berry gummies contain […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Snacks Brands, Suppliers
Crispy Green Hires Torres As New Regional Sales Manager
Fairfield, New Jersey-based Crispy Green has hired Janet Torres as regional sales manager to strengthen its key accounts and regional sales to meet its aggressive growth plan for 2020 and beyond. Torres brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role and will be a solid asset to the team, the company says. In addition […]
Posted inPackaging News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Produce News, Suppliers, Sustainability News, West
Berry Growers Commit to 100% Recycle-Ready Packaging
In another step to further reduce the produce industry’s environmental impact, major North American fresh berry producers have committed to use 100 percent recycle-ready packaging by 2025. The California Strawberry Commission, the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), Asociacion national de Exportadores de Berries (Aneberries, Mexico), members of the National Berry Crops Initiative (NBCI) and South […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Organic Natural, Specialty, Suppliers, West
Back To The Roots Is Redefining Gardening Category
Oakland, California-based Back to the Roots, an organic gardening company and pioneer in small-space, indoor gardening, has launched a new small-space, organic craft gardening category in big-box retailers nationwide. Back to the Roots will kick off 2020 launching in more than 2,300 Walmart stores across the country and accelerating its growth as the gardening brand […]
Posted inBeverage News, Bakery News, Center Store, Dairy News, Deli News, Frozen Food, Health & Wellness, Home Page Latest News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, Suppliers
Product Of The Year USA Honors 2020 Award Winners
Product of the Year USA, the largest consumer-voted award for product innovation, has named the winners of the 2020 Product of the Year Awards. With winners across 41 unique categories, the innovative products were awarded Product of the Year through a national study of 40,000 consumers conducted by Kantar, a global leader in consumer research. Designed to champion brands […]
Posted inProduce News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Perishables, Southeast, Suppliers, Sustainability News
One Banana Certifies Organic Production With Fair Trade Standard
One Banana has certified its farm in Peru under the Fair Trade international standard, joining its sustainable family-owned farms that are all certified to the highest third-party standards. According to One Banana Co. President Robert Adams, this new certification benefits “all those involved in the supply chain, from producers to final consumers.” By certifying its […]
Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, New Products, Southwest, Suppliers
Ascent Recovery Water Is Ready-To-Drink Protein Beverage
Ascent, a sports nutrition company based in Denver, Colorado, has launched Recovery Water, a water-based beverage that pairs protein with electrolytes to help athletes recover post-workout. It is made using Ascent’s proprietary native whey protein formulation process. Ascent Recovery Water contains 20g of fast-digesting native whey protein and 2.5 grams of naturally occurring Leucine to […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Suppliers, West
Green Gorilla Certified Organic Botanical CBD Balm Available Across U.S.
Green Gorilla, a manufacturer and brand of certified organic hemp cannabidiol products, is offering its highest strength Certified Organic botanical CBD balm in a 750-mg concentration. Each 1.75-oz. jar of the CBD balm contains 750 mg of active cannabidiol and has a suggested retail price of $99.99. The balm is available at retailers nationwide. Based […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Suppliers
Hemp Depot Receives GMP Certifications For Manufacturing, Storing CBD
Hemp Depot, one of the largest wholesale providers of hemp CBD oil products, seed and clones in the U.S., is one of the first companies to receive the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) certifications for manufacturing and storing CBD and CBD products. Enforceable under the umbrella of the U.S. Food […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Suppliers, West
Irwin Naturals Expands Portfolio With HydroCanna CBD Skin Care
Irwin Naturals, a Los Angeles-based manufacturer of herbal and CBD products, is expanding into the CBD skin care market by launching its HydroCanna face, body and hair products. The new line incorporates two primary goals for Irwin Naturals: a commitment to creating innovative products with high-quality ingredients and offering them at fair prices. Using full-spectrum hemp […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Suppliers
Lazarus Naturals’ New 40,000-S.F. Facility Is CGMP Certified
Portland, Oregon-based Lazarus Naturals, one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest hemp-derived CBD producers, has earned Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) certification by successfully passing a third-party audit of its adherence to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cGMP standards for its new 40,000-s.f. manufacturing facility. The certification signals regulatory compliance for safety in design, monitoring and […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, National
CVS Health Completes Acquisition of Target’s Pharmacy And Clinic Businesses
CVS Health Corp. has completed the acquisition of Target Corp.’s pharmacy and clinic businesses for approximately $1.9 billion. With the completion of the transaction, CVS Health acquired Target’s 1,672 pharmacies across 47 states and will operate them through a store-within-a-store format, branded as CVS/pharmacy. In addition, a CVS/pharmacy will be included in all new Target stores […]
Posted inLipari Foods, Bakery News, Dairy News, Deli News, Executive News, Food Service News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, Packaging News, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Midwest Distributor Lipari Foods Names Dave Littleson CFO
Warren, Michigan-based Lipari Foods has named Dave Littleson as its chief financial officer (CFO). As CFO, Littleson will oversee all company financial operations. He will succeed Curtis Groves who will be retiring later this year and has served as Lipari’s CFO for eight years. Littleson will report directly to CEO Thom Lipari. “We are excited […]