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Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market has reported results for the first quarter 2021, a 13-week period ended April 4, 2021. Highlights include: Net sales of $1.6 billion; a 4% decrease from the same period in 2020 Comparable store sales growth of -9.4% and two-year comparable store sales growth of 2.2% Net income and adjusted net income […] The post Sprouts Sh […]

Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group has reported financial results for the third quarter 2021 ended March 31, 2021, in a press release. Highlights include: Net sales decreased 11% to $492.6 million compared to the prior year period. When adjusted to exclude the effects of foreign exchange, divestitures and discontinued brands, net sales decreased 6% [… […]

Oceanside, NY—Bio Nutrition, Inc., has redesigned its website while working towards being GMP certified. The website was designed with help from 24 Stories Marketing, which—combined with a recent label update—is intended to draw customers in. “The website was updated to be a more modern and user-friendly experience for our customers,” President Steve Myers t […]

In this keynote presentation, nutrition and natural beauty expert Paula Simpson introduces the science behind nutri-cosmetics. Research shows that several underlying factors can impact on the health and appearance of skin, hair and nails, with stress, nutrition and the external environment leading to imbalances in key biological systems, including in the mic […]

WholeFoods Editor-in-Chief Maggie Jaqua and Todd Pauli of 24 Stories Marketing are joined by Eric Anderson of NXT USA, Inc., to discuss the trends in plant-based ingredients and the science-backed benefits of the branded ingredient TamaFlex to help improve joint flexibility, support a healthy inflammation response, and soothe soreness due to activity. This v […]

Fredericton, New Brunswick—Chinova Bioworks, now celebrating five years in business, announced that it is expanding manufacturing to increase capacity and meet demands for Chiber, its natural fiber extract derived from the stems of white button mushrooms. According to a press release from the company, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for the cl […]

Mumbai, India, and Morristown, NJ—OmniActive Health Technologies announced the publication of new pharmacokinetic data on its proprietary energy ingredient Xtenergy, a natural, sustained-release caffeine from green coffee bean. Published in Current Research in Behavioral Science, the study measured the bioavailability of Xtenergy compared to immediate releas […]

Washington, D.C.—The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) announced the launch of a new podcast, CHPA Chat. Hosted by Anita Brikman, SVP, Communications & Public Affairs, and Executive Director, CHPA Educational Foundation, the podcast will feature stories and insights about trends and issues in the consumer healthcare space. In the first seas […]

Switzerland—In a move that makes it a global leader in vitamins, minerals, and nutritional supplements, Nestle has entered into an agreement with KKR to acquire core brands of The Bountiful Company for USD $5.75 billion. Nature’s Bounty, Solgar, Osteo Bi-Flex, Puritan’s Pride, and Bountiful’s U.S. private label business will be integrated into Nestlé Health […]

Natural Factors has introduced Whole Earth & Sea Superfood Boosters, a trio of powders including Golden Milk Soothing Boost, Beets & Berries Antioxidant Boost, and Energize Adrenal Boost. Intended for smoothies, beverages, snacks, and dips, the line is organic, gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO, and 100% fermented. The powders are made with coconut water, […]