News and Views for Healthy Living
PORT WASHINGTON, NY -- Consumer market research firm NPD Group has made a few predictions about eating trends over the next five years. Healthy eating comes in at Number 4 on the list with a prediction that the category will overtake sweet snacks by 2018. Also, fresh end dishes and fresh ingredients play a key role in trends Number 1 …
SCARSDALE, NY -- Skinny Buddha Organic Kitchen opened a new sit-down cafe in Scarsdale, NY. Expanding from a simple take-out window in nearby Mount Kisco, New York, the new restaurant seats up to 12 people in a convenient location directly across from the city's commuter rail. “We have had much such success with our organic, …
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PORTLAND, OR -- The health benefits of organic coconut oil and similar products have been making the news lately and that exposure is driving up demand. Capitalizing on the growing market, Portland, OR-based Trailblazer Foods, a manufacturer of private label and branded grocery items, introduced a line of certified organic products on July 1. “There …
DULUTH, GA -- Organic baby food maker Sprout Organic Foods recently sold controlling interest in its firm to Greenwich, CT-based investment firm North Castle Partners, according to published reports. Alison Minter, North Castle managing director, who was quoted in BakingBusiness.com, pointed to the potential growth opportunities in the organic baby food market as one reason …
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DENVER, CO -- Consumer foods giant WhiteWave Foods Co. has agreed to buy Vega, maker of plant-based natural health and performance nutrition products, for approximately $550 million. “Vega’s plant-based nutrition products complement our plant-based foods and beverages portfolio. With its strong brand, high-quality products, and commitment to innovation and sustainability, Vega is a perfect fit for WhiteWave,” said Gregg Engles, Chairman …
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