Aldi has launched it exclusive ”SimplyNature” brand, which features simple foods made with only all-natural or organic ingredients. SimplyNature products range from cereal, honey, fruit bars and apple juice, to pasta sauce, pizza, salsa and various snacks. The new line of SimplyNature products is now available in all stores. “At Aldi, we know that finding […]
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Posted in, Southeast, Store News
Construction OK’d For Earth Fare In Jacksonville
Earth Fare is closer to opening its first Jacksonville, Fla., grocery store in the Atlantic North center now that the city approved a construction permit for the building’s shell at a project cost of $1.04 million. The Jacksonville Daily Record reports that the city approved a permit Friday for Target Contractors Inc. to build the […]
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Report: GMO Confusion And How Food Companies Can Help
Although voters in California and Washington state have rejected ballot measures to label genetically engineered foods, in some ways the topic is just heating up. Labeling supporters say their ultimate aim is nationwide disclosure, and the subject is more on people’s minds because of media coverage and advertising surrounding both measures, plus Whole Foods’ well-publicized […]
Posted in, Southwest, Store News
Natural Grocers To Open In Wichita Falls, Texas, On Thursday
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will hold a grand opening ceremony at its newest Texas location in the new Town Square Shopping Center at 3910 Lawrence Rd. in Wichita Falls on Thursday. “We invite the Wichita Falls community to come in see what we’re about,” said Kemper Isely, Natural Grocers co-president. “While they are here, […]
Posted in, Southwest, Store News
Natural Grocers Reports Positive Results For 4Q, FY 2013
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage posted positive results for its fiscal 2013 fourth quarter and for its fiscal year ended Sept. 30. Fourth quarter net sales increased $25.2 million, or 28.1 percent over the same period in 2012, to $115.2 million due to a $15.7 million increase in sales from new stores and a $9.5 […]
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Specialty Food Association Accepts 152 New Members
The Specialty Food Association has accepted 152 companies for new membership, including makers of ghost chili sea salt, bacon brittle, burrata and lavender martini mocktails. Among the new members are Blis Caviar of Grand Rapids, Mich., maker of flavor-infused wild domestic caviar; Califia Farms of Pasadena, Calif., producer of cold brewed coffee, almond milk and […]
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Mulberry Love Beverage Makes Debut
Health advocate, author and entrepreneur Dianne Burnett has launched a antioxidant-rich, phytonutrient-potent new beverage—Mulberry Love. Sourcing her mulberries from organic trees in Izmir, Turkey, Burnett says naturally sweet Mulberry Love draws on the memory- boosting, vision-enhancing, heart-healthy and inflammation-reducing properties inherent in this new super food. Mulberry Love comes in two varieties—a premium organic mulberry […]
Posted in, Northeast, Organic Natural
How To Set A Store To Appeal To Natural/Specialty Shoppers
by Michael, Jeremy and David Isenberg/Chex Finer Foods Special to Shelby Publishing Co. In today’s retail marketplace, we are increasingly seeing that natural and specialty foods are driving sales, excitement and profits. To maximize your sales of these items, retailers are following three key paths: 1. Integrating with mainstream grocery; 2. Driving consistent off-shelf displays […]
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Non-GMO Foods Take The Spotlight
One of the hottest topics in the food industry today is whether or not foods made using ingredients from genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are safe for human consumption. Related to this controversy is the issue of whether GMO crops are safe for the environment. In addition, advocacy groups are concerned that a few international conglomerates, […]
Posted in, Midwest, Store News
Natural Grocers Opening In Topeka, Kan., Next Week
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will host a grand opening at its new Topeka, Kan., store, on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The store is located at 5836 SW 21st St. and joins other Kansas Natural Grocers’ locations in Overland Park, Wichita and Lawrence. “Healthy food should be affordable,” says Kemper Isely, Natural Grocers co-president. “We’re looking […]
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Applegate Introduces Naturals Uncured Bologna
Applegate is rolling out its Naturals Uncured Bologna, made with humanely raised 100% beef and pork with no fillers—no antibiotics and no hormones. The organic and natural meats company says the new bologna, which hits supermarkets in September, has 40 percent less fat and 25 percent less sodium than conventional brands. A 7-oz. package is […]
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Natural Grocers Debuting Two More Oregon Stores Next Month
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is opening new locations in Beaverton and Bend, Ore., next month. The Beaverton store will be located at 12155 SW Broadway St. and will open Aug. 6. The store in Bend will open at 3188 North Highway 97 on Aug. 27. “2013 has been a wonderful year for Natural Grocers […]
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Natural Grocers Opening Tulsa Store; Donating To Tornado, Fire Victims
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is opening its newest location in Tulsa, Okla., on Tuesday. The Tulsa store at 9137 E. 71st St. will be the company’s second in Oklahoma, joining a Norman store. Additionally, Natural Grocers is kicking off a campaign to help victims of the recent Oklahoma tornadoes and Colorado wildfires. Natural Grocers […]
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KeHE Reveals New Enterprise Branding
KeHE Distributors LLC has rolled out new branding. The announcement was made by KeHE President and CEO Brandon Barnholt on Monday at KeHE’s annual Holiday Show in Chicago. “This new branding signals an important step in our continuing quest to be the preferred supply chain partner in natural, specialty and fresh retail products,” said Barnholt. […]
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Sprout Foods Adds Industry-First Toddler Snacks To Organic Food Line
Sprout Foods, which offers chef-created, wholesome and organic baby and toddler foods, unveiled 22 new products and improved packaging to its line of meals and snacks last month at Natural Foods Expo West in Anaheim, Calif. The additions include industry-first toddler snacks and new Stage 3 textured breakfasts, entrees and snacks for babies. All of […]
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Smari Organic Icelandic Yogurt Makes U.S. Debut At Whole Foods
The thykk yogurt of remote Icelandic villages is now available in the U.S., at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide. In Iceland, yogurt, skyr, is thick, fat-free, protein and calcium rich, and low in sugar. A signature food of Iceland since the 9th century, it kept the Vikings strong through long dark winters, where food preservation […]