In a Sept. 30 letter to Whole Foods Market employees, co-founder and CEO John Mackey announced his retirement. He also stated that Jason Beuchel, chief operating officer, will become the new CEO. “September marked Whole Foods Market’s 43rd anniversary (including two years at Safer Way – the precursor to Whole Foods), and I’ve decided that […]
Category: Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market, founded in 1980 by John Mackey, Renee Lawson Hardy, Craig Weller, and Mark Skiles, originated in Austin, Texas. As a pioneer in the natural and organic foods movement, the brand has evolved into one of the world’s leading retailers of natural and organic foods.
The company’s business model revolves around offering high-quality, responsibly sourced products that promote health and well-being. The brand distinguishes itself by maintaining strict quality standards, including bans on artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives in its products. With a commitment to sustainability, the chain supports local farmers and suppliers, prioritizing organic and non-GMO options whenever possible. Whole Foods Market operates over 500 locations across North America and the United Kingdom.
C4 Energy Launches Starburst Candy Collaboration
C4 Energy, the Austin, Texas-based performance energy drink created by Nutrabolt, a global leader in active nutrition and better-for-you performance beverages, unveiled a partnership with Mars Wrigley to launch four new Starburst candy-inspired flavors: strawberry, cherry, orange and lemon. C4 Energy and Mars Wrigley, the maker of Starburst brand, collaborated closely on these flavors. By […]
Barilla Introduces One-Ingredient Chickpea Spaghetti
Northbrook, Illinois-based Barilla, a global pasta producer, is expanding its legume pasta line with chickpea spaghetti. Barilla’s Chickpea Spaghetti is made entirely from one ingredient, in this case chickpea flour. This classic long, golden strand of pasta pairs well with simple tomato or olive oil-based sauce, as well as chunky vegetables or a hearty meat […]
Dunnhumby: Confidence In Grocery Stores, Government Plummets
Dunnhumby, a provider of customer data science, has released findings from its 18-month worldwide study of the impact of COVID-19 on customer attitudes and behavior across 24 countries. The eighth wave of the dunnhumby Consumer Pulse Survey found that 64 percent of U.S. consumers reported that grocery stores are not doing a good job with COVID-19, compared to […]
Kazoo Snacks Releases World’s First Water-Saving Tortilla Chip
The newest innovation to join the upcycled food movement is Kazoo Snacks – the first water-saving tortilla brand. Every bag of Kazoo Tortilla Chips is made using 40 percent upcycled corn germ, repurposed from the nation’s massive corn starch industry which produces germ as a by-product. Reclaiming and upcycling reduces Kazoo’s water footprint by at least 20 gallons […]
Celebrate National Chewing Gum Day With Jelly Belly Sugar-Free Gum
Jelly Belly, headquartered in Akron, New York, is celebrating National Chewing Gum Day on Sept. 30 with its new sugar-free gum in four flavors including Very Cherry, Watermelon, Island Punch and Berry Blue. Jelly Belly enthusiasts can snag the new gum in a traditional blister pack of 12, found at Party City and Speedway locations […]
Banza Brand Pizza Launches At Retailers Nationwide
Banza, a growing maker of chickpea-based comfort foods headquartered in New York, New York, unveiled the arrival of Banza Pizza at several national retailers as part of its retail expansion strategy. Banza’s Four Cheese, Margherita and Plain Crust Pizzas have joined Banza Pasta on shelves at Walmart. Banza Pizza originally launched in October 2020 in Whole Foods Market, Wegmans and […]
Elmhurst 1925 Introduces Seasonal OatNog And Creamers
Elmhurst 1925, maker of plant-based nut and grain milks, has introduced its new seasonal OatNog and plant-based creamers in Pumpkin Spice and Caramel Macchiato. All three varieties offer a creamy, dairy-free alternative to spice up any holiday beverage, are available now on the Elmhurst website and will also roll out in-stores throughout the month of […]
