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Consumers Feel Positive as WFM Deal Passes Shareholders
Earlier this morning, Whole Foods Market shareholders voted to advance the proposal for e-commerce pioneer Amazon to acquire the natural and organic grocer. While the business community was eagerly awaiting the merger’s approval, consumers are just as excited for what this union may bring to their pantry shelves, according to market research firm GfK.
B’More Organic Steers Skyr To Mainstream
It didn’t take long for Andrew Buerger, co-founder of B’More Organic, to jump into the skyr business. In fact, it only took one taste.
Distribution Roundup: Sprouts Helps New Brands Grow
From globally-inspired sauces to gluten-free cookies, here’s some of the industry’s latest distribution news.
French Brands Bring ‘Je ne Sais Quoi’ to U.S.
A strong affinity toward French culture is starting to influence more than just Francophiles’ diets. Leading French brands shared with NOSH the challenges they faced in entering the U.S and what they are doing to accommodate the different tastes and preferences of the American consumer.
Watch: Bill Weiland’s Advice for ‘Winning’ in Natural
Bill Weiland, founder and CEO of Presence Marketing, told attendees at this summer’s NOSH Live that companies need to think not only about what they add to their portfolios, but also how they talk about those products.
Taste Radio Ep. 71: Intelligentsia’s Doug Zell Thinks ‘Quality Will Always Find an Audience’
In this week’s Taste Radio episode, Doug Zell talks about “chasing perfection with the hope of never catching it,” and how that concept guides the core mission of Intelligentsia, the super-premium coffee retailer and roaster he co-founded 22 years ago.
Range Light Rebrands as Ridgeline Venture
Boulder, Colorado-based venture capital group Range Light is ready to climb to new heights under a new moniker, Ridgeline Ventures.
Luvo Responds to Misbranding Recall
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced late last week that products labeled as Chicken Chile Verde actually contained the company’s Turkey Meatloaf dinner, which has additional allergens, like eggs and fish, that were not declared on the others’ package. Ultimately, 1,203 cases of product were affected.
CPG Leaders Exit Trump’s Business Councils After Charlottesville Comments
President Donald Trump’s Strategic and Policy Forum and Manufacturing Council formally disbanded Wednesday after business leaders opted to leave the panels following controversial comments from the President regarding riots in Charlottesville, Va. last weekend.
Frozen Dessert Is a Hot Business
Ice cream and novelty brands highlighting natural ingredients or embracing full-fat indulgence are in full demand. Here’s the scoop on the latest in frozen dessert news from Vice Cream, My/Mo Mochi, Halo Top and Snow Monkey.









