Your recap of who did what in the natural products industry this month.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Breathe better with omegas
In a recent study, omega-3s cleared a nasty bacteria in the lungs of mice with COPD without the side effects associated with the drugs usually prescribed.
5@5: International tactics for fighting food waste | Seaweed—a superstar ingredient
Five things the natural products industry needs to know today.
Q&A: Why the 'humane economy' is the new norm
Humane Society CEO Wayne Pacelle on merging our values and actions, cage-free eggs and why companies that rely on animals must evolve or perish.
The Power of Clean Protein [Webinar]
Learn how you can deliver on education and products the meet the shifting demand around a nutrient that'd critical to the American diet.
NDIs: The hateful 8 could bankrupt the supplements industry
Is this the FDA's back-door attempt at pre-market approval?
Is this the FDA's back-door attempt at pre-market approval?
Monday, August 29, 2016
Direct Eats acquires online food purveyor Wholeshare
Direct Eats press release
This is the online retailer's second acquisition in under six months.
5@5: USDA releases guidelines for labeling meat as non-GMO | Following up with a legacy vegan company
Five things the natural products industry needs to know today.
We tried the Beyond Burger (and wrote poems about it)
Beyond Meat’s groundbreaking plant-based burger is sold at only one store in the nation. That store just happens to be three miles by bike from the New Hope Network offices. So we tried it.
This company wants to transform the way kids eat—starting with school lunch
Revolution Foods is disrupting tired grocery categories and school food. Cofounder Kirsten Tobey talks strategy, innovation and affordability.
I wanna B3 forever young
Vitamin B3 derivatives cranked up the defensive antioxidant power in mice, delaying the effects of aging in a new study.
Saturday, August 27, 2016
5@5: Fast-casual chain addresses food access, affordability | GMO fears in China
Five things the natural products industry needs to know today.
This week: Amazing Grass Organic Superfood Bars get packaging update | KeVita adds vinegar tonics flavors
A roundup of announcements from natural product companies this week.
Smart ideas will shine at Natural Products Business School Pitch-Slam Competition
Meet some of the creative minds that will take the stage in Baltimore.
12 leading natural products Retailer of the Year finalists
Get to know the 2016 Natural Foods Merchandiser and Natural Products Expo Retailer of the Year finalists. Winner will be announced at Natural Products Expo East.
Living Green Fresh Market embodies passion and creativity
Retailer of the Year: Best new store finalist
A hodgepodge of backgrounds steeped with passion for food blends well at Living Green Fresh Market. Here's how it works for this Retailer of the Year best new store finalist.
Foodservice and organic feed newest 4th Generation Organic Market and Cafe store
Retailer of the Year: Best new store finalist
Expansion did not lead 4th Generation Market and Cafe from its roots. Here's how the Retailer of the Year best new store finalist remains focused.
New Native Sun Natural Foods Market store focuses on neighborhood
Retailer of the Year: Best new store finalist
A small neighborhood store is a big idea for Native Sun Natural Foods Market. The store earned nomination as best new store in the annual Retailer of the Year awards. Take a look at what captures attention.
Community pride counts at Dawson's Market
Retailer of the Year: Community engagement finalist
This natural foods grocer seeks to be the heart and soul of the community. Learn how this Retailer of the Year community engagement finalist meets its goal.
Education comes first at Abby’s Health and Nutrition
Retailer of the Year: Community engagement finalist
The mission "better health through education" lives in all Abby's Health and Nutrition does. Meet the Retailer of the Year community engagement finalist in this profile.
Partnerships prevail at Nature’s Food Patch
Retailer of the Year: Community engagement finalist
Nature's Food Patch connects with community to achieve its vision to build a healthier world. Read about what this Retailer of the Year community engagement finalist is doing.
The Merc Co-op stands strong with three 'healthy' pillars
Retailer of the Year: Sustainability finalist
Sustainability means more than basic green practices at The Merc Co-op. Community and more matter for this Retailer of the Year sustainability finalist.
Alameda Natural Grocery grows on green foundation
Retailer of the Year: Sustainability finalist
Green living and business practices thrive at Alameda Natural Grocery. Find out why they matter to this Retailer of the Year sustainability finalist.
Ellwood Thompson’s: eco-friendly from all angles
Retailer of the Year: Sustainability finalist
A commitment to conservation is at the core of Ellwood Thompson's natural foods market. The Retailer of the Year sustainability finalist shares the ways here.
Turnip Truck lets good, natural food do the talking at retail
Retailer of the Year: Innovation finalist
Turnip Truck wants to prove good food is possible for all. And its growing it and its retail outlets to prove it. Here's how the Retailer of the Year innovation finalist sees natural foods retailing.
Cambridge Naturals champions retail innovation
Retailer of the Year: Innovation finalist
Political activism and retail might not naturally go hand in hand, but they are inseparable for Cambridge Naturals. The Retailer of the Year innovation finalist seeks to lead they way in such movements.
Natural products innovation is local for Chequamegon Food Co-op
Retailer of the Year: Innovation finalist
This small food co-op makes a big local impact by investing in area farmers and producers through its special loan program. Learn how its commitment makes it a Retailer of the Year innovation finalist.
Friday, August 26, 2016
Nutty infants, fewer allergies later
More research supports early peanut introduction
More research supports early peanut introduction.
5@5: Latest 'natural' lawsuit focuses on glyphosate | Amazon reportedly planning drive-up groceries
Five things the natural products industry needs to know today.
Researchers study what cheap food is doing to us
Findings from a recent study may give consumers more reasons to seek out the natural products industry's offerings.
Unboxed: Who needs pills? Powders are revolutionizing supplements
One way to get supplements with cleaner ingredients is to get rid of the tablet or capsule altogether.
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
5@5: American Heart Association calls for drastic cut to kids' sugar intake | Bread goes local
Five things the natural products industry needs to know today.
More evidence backs berries for the brain
Two recent trials suggest blueberry extract can defend against Alzheimer’s.
How the supplements supply chain is responding to the dive in consumer trust
Supps trust begins at the beginning, with the supplier. Here's five notions to consider when dealing with yours.
[download] Stocking a quality protein powder
As more and more shoppers seek protein powders and supplements, they’re also bringing with them their predisposition for eco-friendly, bioavailable, better-for-you and humanely raised products
The evolution of beverage brand Bhakti
Brook Eddy, founder and former CEO of Bhakti, elaborates on the company's newest product line, its social giving platform and what products might come next.
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
My problem with Consumer Reports’ article on '15 dangerous supplements'
Will the mainstream media ever get supplements right? A professor of nutraceutical science reacts to a recent piece on the dangers of dietary supplements.
5@5: Kimbal Musk wants to sprout a new crop of urban farmers | More local officials focus on food
Five things the natural products industry needs to know today.
Take a tour of the NEW New Hope Network office
New Hope Network moved to a new office in Boulder, Colorado in July. We’re loving our new digs … let us show you around!
Did vitamin deficiency push Mary Todd Lincoln off the deep end?
A nutritional theory for first lady’s behavior.
5 minutes with natural product industry legends
The Hall of Legends 2016 class shares what's inspired them in their work and what they'd like to see in the future of natural products.
Plant-based meat is nothing new
Labeling meat alternatives as plant-based meat makes the mistake of implying that the animal and vegetables worlds are not one in the same.
[free download] Support the sleep supplement category
Help customers own the night with research-backed natural solutions.
5@5: Technology enables more traceable seafood | Hampton Creek's reported buyback under inquiry
Five things the natural products industry needs to know today.
Brands have more ways than ever to generate buzz at retail
Rachel Cernansky
John Maggio, an operating partner and advisory board member with AccelFoods, gives us a taste of what to expect from his Expo East panel discussion on how brands can move product off the shelf.
Fast-growing natural products companies land on Inc. 5000 list
See how Suja Juice, SmartyPants Vitamins, Chosen Foods and more stacked up on Inc's annual list.
Friday, August 19, 2016
Getting it right on supplements
NSF Chief Technical Officer Lori Bestervelt says quality and ingredient integrity should be a high-priority mission for the supplement industry, but the specifics of testing and techniques like DNA bar coding require careful examination and thoughtful discussion.
5@5: The new food influencers | Entrepreneurs upcycle food waste
Five things the natural products industry needs to know today.
This week: New natural products from Cocokind, Country Archer Jerky, Munk Pack and more
A roundup of announcements from natural product companies this week.
A nutrition crisis
Dr. Tieraona Low Dog talks about the untold story of nutritional deficiencies in the United States.
Twinlab hosts Attorney General Reyes
CEO Whittel brought Attorney General Reyes into Twinlab's Utah facility for a mutually inspiring visit
At NBJ Summit in June, Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes gave advice to the entire supplement industry: Invite your AG to visit your business.
5@5: Rice bran—an underutilized source of plant protein? | Turmoil at Marley Coffee
Five things the natural products industry needs to know today.
New NDI guidance: Big changes or nothing new?
The FDA's latest release offers clarity and foretells potential regulation of new dietary ingredients.
Thursday, August 18, 2016
D may be the gold medal vitamin
Vitamin again linked with faster, stronger athletes
Vitamin again linked with faster, stronger athletes.
Hemp Industries Association says joint statement from regulators doesn't require changes to operations
Hemp Industries Association
Trade group responds to Statement of Principles on Industrial Hemp from the DEA, USDA and FDA.
5@5: Still no movement on organic aquaculture standards | Why cosmetics regs need an overhaul
Five things the natural products industry needs to know today.
New study: Vitamin K2 necessary for supporting bone and cardiovascular health
NattoPharma
A new paper found that vitamin K2 is essential in supporting strong bones and healthy arteries.
Q&A: Our Little Rebellion CEO talks snack innovations
Paul Nardone, CEO of BFY Brands (which launched Our Little Rebellion), on the future of snacking in America.
Natural products entrepreneurs and investors seek nirvana but eye risks
The industry is booming, but is there any bad karma lurking? Entrepreneurs and investors must be aware of the risks.
Getting the message, but still gobbling meat
The volume’s cranking on the anti-meat chorus, but a survey revealed Americans eating habits aren’t changing much.
5@5: Hain's potential accounting snafu | MOM's puts environment at the center of its mission
Five things the natural products industry needs to know today.
NDI guidance–the good, the bad and the maybe
Last week, the FDA published long-awaited guidance on new dietary ingredients. Industry reaction has been mixed, but United Natural Products Alliance President Loren Israelsen says it raises as many questions as it answers.
Are restaurants the next frontier for meal kits?
Liz Barrett | Restaurant Hospitality
Foodservice operators get on board with grab-n-go meal kits.
TeaCrine from Compound Solutions Inc. receives GRAS affirmation
Compound Solutions, Inc.
An independent expert panel unanimously affirmed that TeaCrine is safe to be used as a food and beverage ingredient.
Tea leaves may reveal fewer heart attacks
Shara Rutberg
One cup daily linked to better cardiac health
People who drank one to three cups of tea daily were 35 percent less likely to have a major cardiovascular event, according to new research.
Products can now bear 'Made with Pulses' seal
In conjunction with the International Year of Pulses, industry created a seal intended to help consumers identify products made with dry peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas.
FDA, DEA herald a new shift in CBD market
Natural Products Expo West 2017 exhibitors will be affected
Can the government really put the cannabis genie back in the bottle?
Monday, August 15, 2016
5@5: Hazy times for hemp producers | Ingredient maker InterHealth acquired
Five things the natural products industry needs to know today.
Kite Hill brings time-honored techniques to the alternative dairy category
The CEO of Kite Hill, which was recently recognized on CircleUp's annual list of most innovative consumer brands, sheds light on how the company has adapted methods used by the dairy industry, and what he sees for the future of plant-based foods.
Unboxed: 12 new snack foods making their debut
Here on Unboxed, we taste and review new natural snacks.
5 standout targeted supplements
Retailers can engage their customers with more nuanced, sophisticated and personalized supplement and diet recommendations, such as the five highlighted here.
Pulse-raising market growth predicted
Americans’ increasing hunger for plant-based protein will continue to grow, according to recent research.
‘Avoid’ sucralose, says CSPI
Citing newer research that links sucralose to cancer, the Center for Science in the Public Interest lowered its safety rating for the sweetener.
NASA’s newest weapon (against bone loss)
Shara Rutberg
Dried plums fight bone loss caused by radiation experienced by astronauts, cancer patients and others, according to new research.
Saturday, August 13, 2016
5@5: Bumblebees, virus benefit tomatoes | Organic farmers blasting weeds
Today's natural news docket includes: Bumblebees, virus benefit tomatoes; Organic farmers blasting weeds; Slaughterhouse workers suffer lifelong injuries
Friday, August 12, 2016
This week: Boulder Organic expands | Ingredients from the Amazon inspire Mill Creek's beauty line
A roundup of announcements from natural product companies this week.
NDI guidance is finally here, but it's not the final word
Rick Polito, NBJ Editor in Chief
Effects could depend on enforcement, trade groups say
The FDA released revised NDI guidance with provisions that could help innovation in the supplement industry, but how supplement makers use the guidance and how regulators enforce the provisions remains to be seen.
5@5: What food shoppers look for in packaging | A case for carbon farming
Five things the natural products industry needs to know today.
Zaluvida-Nutrition Capital Network innovation meeting presents opportunity for entrepreneurs
Zaluvida and Nutrition Capital Network
September 2016 event introduces investment, collaboration and partnering prospects to senior executives of Zaluvida
Consumer Reports and the supplements scandal that wasn't
The September issue of Consumer Reports warned of 15 supplement ingredients to “always avoid,” but by and large the media did not take the bait. Is the anti-supplement story getting old?
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Food industry responds to new mandatory GMO labeling
Here's what food industry groups said about the new national, mandatory GMO labeling law.
5@5: 'Ugly' supply issues | Cornucopia Institute says Danone-WhiteWave acquisition should be blocked
Five things the natural products industry needs to know today.
Get ready to go big with your natural products business
Compassion. Confidence. Connections. These are just some of the keys Entrepreneurist CEO Jennifer Love says are crucial to unlock the potential of your business.
CircleUp recognizes innovative natural and organic brands in 2016
Online investing marketplace CircleUp recognized the 25 most innovative brands of 2016. More than half of those awarded are players in the natural products industry.
Organic research still a grassroots affair
Organic farming isn’t just about growing crops or selling commodities. It’s also about family and community.
Fierce meal kit competition sparks sustainable innovations
It's survival of the fittest for the slew of new meal kit delivery services breaking onto the food scene. Some companies are standing out—and gaining consumer confidence and trust—with sustainable packaging solutions.
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
5@5: When will insect protein be ready for prime time? | U.S. nutrition labels reimagined
Five things the natural products industry needs to know today.
How much space does my store need for foodservice?
When assessing your space, look at it in tiers, much like you view other aspects of your business.
Two Moms in the Raw rebrands as Soul Sprout
Soul Sprout
Soul Sprout, formerly Two Moms in the Raw, makes granola bars, nut bars, grain-free cereal, almond butter truffles and almond crackers made with organic, non-GMO sprouted and raw ingredients.
KIND's next step in transparency is publishing added sugar content
KIND
On its new web page, the company outlines its overarching health and nutrition principles and discloses the amount of added sugar in its products.
Beverages, plant-based foods lead deals in first half of 2016
Nutrition Capital Network
The NCN Transaction Database recorded a 6 percent increase in transaction activity in the nutrition and health and wellness industry through the first six months of 2016.
5@5: GMO labeling law means tough choices for small food companies | Big grocery takes healthy steps
Five things the natural products industry needs to know today.
Sprouts CEO tries to set Wall Street expectations for healthy food transformation in retail
Investors expect short-term growth, but the natural products industry is a long game.
Amplify Snack Brands acquires Tyrrells’ international portfolio of better-for-you snacks
Amplify Snack Brands
Amplify, which owns Skinny Pop, Oatmega and more, says the deal will grow its international operating scale and presence.
Q&A: Online sales and marketing shouldn't be an afterthought for natural product brands
The industry's accelerated growth is requiring that distribution be increasingly nimble and able to adapt. Beekeeper Marketing President Lynn Graham explains how Amazon can be a useful tool.
Monday, August 8, 2016
How to crush your fundraising on CircleUp [webinar replay]
Austin Allan explains how he leveraged CircleUp to successfully raise capital.
Friday, August 5, 2016
5@5: Hampton Creek bought its own mayo | Survey: Consumers unlikely to scan for GMOs
Today's natural news docket includes: Hampton Creek bought its own mayo; consumers won't scan for GMOs; Illinois workers describe hog abuse
This week: Jarrow Formulas introduces vitamin K complex | 8 new grain-free pet products from WellPet
A roundup of announcements from natural product companies this week.
Personalized nutrition takes hold in the supplement aisle
From age-targeted multivitamins to condition-specific supplements, understanding the logic behind your customers’ product choices can help you interact with them on a deeper, more personal level.
Thursday, August 4, 2016
5@5: Tensions rise between organic and non-GMO | Vermont stops enforcing GMO labeling law
Five things the natural products industry needs to know today.
All growing companies face cash gaps. Here’s how to approach them
The founder of P2Binvestor details considerations for when to raise capital, what kind to seek and how it could affect your company later on.
Private label growth strong in Sprouts Farmers Market's second quarter
Overall sales grew 14 percent in the second quarter of 2016 as Sprouts maintains its focus on product innovation, customer engagement and building a strong team.
A look at the ag policy platforms for both parties
With so much at stake this year, it's important to understand that these platforms are a formal set of goals supported by the party and offer a clue to the policies that an administration might enact.
The big shift in supplements
BI Nutraceuticals CEO George Pontiakos says he is seeing an industry-wide shift and suggests executives responded to the wake-up call from the New York Attorney General with much-needed reform.
Herbal extract supplier Sabinsa - more than just another service provider
Sabina's offerings go beyond the typical capabilities of an ingredient supplier.
5@5: Three-fourths of Americans think they eat a healthy diet | Is food tech cooling off?
Five things the natural products industry needs to know today.
4 Instagram food trends you should know
Modern food trends are increasingly spread via visual social media platforms. Use these four viral ones to help inform product innovation.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Powerplant Ventures raises $42 million to re-architect the food system with plants
Rebbl, Hampton Creek, Thrive Market and two ingredient makers are among the venture firm's first portfolio companies.
Vitamin Shoppe focuses on cost reduction, promotional activity in mixed second quarter
The Vitamin Shoppe
Improved comparable store sales were offset by lower margins as The Vitamin Shoppe's manufacturing business struggled, CEO Colin Watts said.
Garden of Life signs 5-year deal to provide protein, probiotics to USA Track & Field athletes
Garden of Life
The supplement company's products will be available to help elite athletes fuel their workouts and competitions, and the its nutritionist will conduct educational workshops.
It’s time to expand the dialogue on GMOs
The road forward requires evolving the discussion of GMOs beyond their being entirely good or bad.
5@5: Convenience drives half of U.S. food purchases, USDA says | Market expands for yogurt as a beverage
Five things the natural products industry needs to know today.
KSM-66 Ashwagandha shown to reduce stress and stress-induced food cravings in study
Ixoreal BioMed
Compared to placebo subjects, those consuming KSM-66 Ashwagandha for eight weeks showed substantial reduction in stress as indicated by psychometric scores and serum cortisol levels.
Social media changes to Big Food just the beginning
Food activist Robyn O'Brien reflects on how social media and big money are changing the natural foods space in advance of her Natural Products Expo East keynote address. The keyword values matters across the spectrum.
Fuel up busy shoppers with healthier convenience foods
With a new crop of convenience products from smart, innovative brands, you have more opportunities than ever to meet busy shoppers’ needs—and boost sales.
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
How to get your product in stores and off the shelves
Two major factors influence consumers to buy products: Trust and product labeling.
5@5: Chicago's 'flourishing wholesale market' | Will consumers be sweet on new sugar substitute?
Five things the natural products industry needs to know today.
The New Primal’s new formula for success
How a successful brand reformulated to become a top-eight allergen-free product, and what it's setting sights on next.
Patagonia's 'Unbroken Ground' highlights food done right
Watch this new short documentary from Patagonia Provisions for a hefty dose of climate-friendly food inspiration.
Food companies play integral part in climate change recipe
Environmentalist Paul Hawken calls on the food industry—as a big part of the problem—to lead the way against climate change. Read what he has to say before he takes the stage at Natural Products Expo East in September.
Thrive Market’s online petition demands greater access to healthy foods
Currently, food stamp recipients can't use their benefits to buy food online. Thrive Market and a team of celebrities, politicians and other influencers want to see this policy change.
The 'who' is just as important as the 'what' when investing in a food startup
AccelFoods managing partners share what they've learned from working with mushroom company Four Sigmatic and, particularly, its founder Tero Isokauppila.
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