Matt McLean buys back Uncle Matt’s Organic with ‘all-star’ investor team
Uncle Matt’s Organic, the leading US brand of organic orange and grapefruit juices, has been bought back by its founder, Matt MClean, who sold the company to Dean Foods in…
Plant-Based yoghurt labelling standards released, policy battles won
US trade group the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) has released what is says are the first-of-its kind standards for the labelling of plant-based yoghurt in the United States.
Clif Bar recruits FMCG big hitter Sally Grimes as new CEO
Leading US healthy energy foods brand Clif Bar has appointed Sally Grimes, former group president of Tyson Foods, as its new CEO.
Kerbside enthusiasm: Sprouts Farmers Market expands popular pickup service
US natural food retailer Sprouts Farmers Market has expanded its grocery pickup service with Instacart to all of its more than 340 stores
Plastic’s back: Industry uses pandemic fears to mount attack on zero-waste movement
Public fear around the COVID-19 pandemic is helping the the plastics industry mount an attack against the zero-waste movement, US campaigners and commentators are warning.
FTC sues herbals brand over COVID-19 and cancer claims
US Government regulators have sued a marketer of herbal extracts for allegedly claiming one of his products is effective at treating, preventing or reducing the risk of COVID-19.
Health store closures are ‘assault on small business’, NPA warns
Three US states that have ordered the closure of health food stores during the Covid-19 crisis have been accused by the Natural Products Association of mounting an “assault on small…
SupplySide East is latest event to cancel amid pandemic crisis
Leading North American ingredients event SupplySide East 2020 is the latest natural products trade show to have fallen victim to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cambridge Commodities acquires Ultimate Superfoods, extends US foothold
Global ingredient supplier Cambridge Commodities (CC) has acquired the ingredient business of US organic food company Ultimate Superfoods.
Natural Personal Care Brands Join Coronavirus Fight
Many natural personal care brands in the US are joining the fight against the coronavirus. Many are shifting production to hand sanitizers, some are donating products to health agencies, whilst…