- Kicking Horse Coffee Sold to Lavazza
May 25, 2017Bedminster, NJ — According to a press release from Swander Pace Capital, the private equity firm has sold Kicking Horse Coffee, Ltd., the #1 organic and fair trade coffee roaster in Canada to Luigi Lavazza S.p.A. in a transaction valued at C$215 million. In 2012, the firm partnered with Kicking Horse’s co-founder Elana Rosenfeld and […] The post Kicking Hors […] - Nutraceutical International Corp. to be Acquired by Private Equity Firm
May 25, 2017Park City, UT — Nutraceutical International Corporation has entered into an agreement under which an affiliate of HGGC, LLC, a middle-market private equity firm, will acquire the company in a transaction valued at about $446 million that includes debt to be refinanced. Under the terms of the agreement, Nutraceutical stockholders will receive $41.80 in cash [ […] - Qualitas Health Announced New Strategic Partnership
May 25, 2017Houston, TX — Qualitas Health has announced a long term, strategic partnership with the commercial crop producer Green Stream Farms in an effort to triple its algae production. This will allow the firm to achieve enough critical mass to become a sustainable omega-3 alternative worldwide at a commercial scale. “We are proud to produce a […] The post Qualitas […] - Winning at Weight Loss Through Carb Control
May 24, 2017The post Winning at Weight Loss Through Carb Control appeared first on Whole Foods Magazine. - Mushroom Wisdom Acquired by Hokuto Corporation
May 24, 2017East Rutherford, NJ — All shares of Mushroom Wisdom, Inc. have been acquired by Hokuto Corporation, one of Japan’s biggest mushroom cultivators with annual sales of about $600 million. The transaction also includes the acquisition of Sun Medica, Co., Ltd, an affiliate of Mushroom Wisdom as well as the transfer of intellectual property. Mushroom Wisdom […] Th […] - Collagen: The Key to Healthy Aging? *Sponsored Content*
May 24, 2017There are certain things to be expected in life, but none can be more certain than the expectation of getting older. Suddenly our supple skin begins to sag, our nimble joints begin to ache and creak, and formerly lustrous hair thins. It’s inevitable to some degree, but consider this: thanks to innovation by companies like […] The post Collagen: The Key to He […] - Curcumin Study Shows Improved Bone Density
May 23, 2017Milan, Italy — A new pilot study indicates that Curcumin-based supplementation is helpful when it comes to sustaining healthy bone density levels. The study assessed the safety and efficacy of a Phytosome formulation of curcumin (Meriva, by Indena) in patients who have asymptomatic bone density conditions. Antonella Riva, product research manager at Indena, […] - AIDP and Algaia, S.A. Announce Distribution Partnership
May 23, 2017Paris, France — AIDP, Inc. and Algaia, S.A. have announced their entrance into a distribution partnership to market Algaia’s alginates, naturally-occurring polysaccharides produced from brown algae, as well as other specialty marine-based solutions to customers in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The arrangement was finalized at Vitafoods in Geneva, Sw […] - June 2017
May 22, 2017June Digital Issue Editorial What’s Selling Tip of the Month Growing Pains Guild-Free Snacking, Anywhere Follow Your Gut to Better Immune Health Spotlight on Products Supplement Highlights: Mushrooms HABA Counter: Sun Care Merchandising Insights: Supplement to the 39th Annual Retailer Survey Vitamin Connection: Niacin Legal Tips: Crashing Monsanto’s Pesticid […] - Growing Pains
May 22, 2017Family history and aging are said to be the most common factors for joint ailments such as arthritis and osteoporosis. While they are not the only contributors, they are the only ones we have no control over. Because of this, “preparing for the natural aging process is critical to staying healthy and active for a […] The post Growing Pains appeared first on […]
