From notable market growth to the expanding presence of CBD (cannabidiol) products, these are exciting and innovative times for the pet supplements industry, according to market research firm Packaged Facts in the new report “Pet Supplements in the U.S., 7th Edition.” Packaged Facts research reveals that pet supplements have rebounded from the sluggish annual increases […]
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Good Hemp Hires Natascha Prince As Director Of Sales And Marketing
Good Hemp has hired Natascha Prince as director of sales and marketing to lead sales and bolster the company’s expanding market presence. Prince will be responsible for all aspects of sales, marketing and the direction of distribution channels. “Natascha’s role as director of sales and marketing will define customer success and foster brand awareness at […]
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Kashi Rebrands GoLean Line To Kashi Go, Launches New Cereal
Kashi has redesigned its best-selling GoLean line to what is now called Kashi Go and is launching its first flake cereal. As the first product line to introduce plant-based protein to the cereal aisle, Kashi Go will maintain the same protein and taste without altering the original recipes. “Evolving to Kashi Go reflects our food values […]
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Sheetal Shah Named Impossible Foods’ SVP, Product And Operations
Redwood, California-based Impossible Foods has hired tech industry veteran Sheetal Shah as SVP-product and operations. Effective May 13, Shah oversees the product, operations, manufacturing, supply chain and logistics business units for the food tech startup. Shah previously was COO at Verifone, where he oversaw global operations including supply chain, customer care, quality and program management […]
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Kellogg To Introduce Off The Grid Protein Waffle In 3 Flavors
Off the Grid, a Kellogg Co. brand, introduces a new waffle that provides 12g of complete protein per serving. The Off the Grid Protein Waffle comes in three flavors—Vanilla Buttermilk, Cinnamon Brown Sugar and Wild Blueberry. They will be available in the freezer aisle beginning in June. “Off the Grid waffles were created to deliver […]
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Piggly Wiggly Midwest Stores Now Accepting Healthy Savings
Piggly Wiggly Midwest is now accepting the Healthy Savings wellness program at all locations. Healthy Savings is a national health and wellness program helping health insurers, employers, government entities and nonprofits make healthier foods more affordable. Partnering with more than 14,000 brands and stores, Healthy Savings allows members to save more than $50 weekly on healthier […]
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Hain Celestial Sells WestSoy Brand To Keystone Natural
Hain Celestial Group Inc., an organic and natural products company with operations in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, has completed the divestiture of the WestSoy tofu, seitan and tempeh businesses to Keystone Natural Holdings, a portfolio company of Keystone Capital focusing on plant-based food. The strategic divestiture did not include the WestSoy […]
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Natural Grocers’ Second Quarter Net Sales Up 6.7%, Comps Up 2.9%
For its second quarter ended March 31, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. said its net sales increased 6.7 percent to $230.4 million vs. the same period last year; daily average comparable store sales increased 2.9 percent vs. 7.1 percent in the prior-year quarter; operating income increased 8.4 percent to $6.1 million; net income increased […]