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Natural Grocers slows new store pace in effort to control costs, shore up existing outlets

30-Nov-2017 By Hank Schultz

Natural Grocers will slash the pace of new store openings to focus more on shoring up the performance of existing outlets, the company announced recently.

FDA shuts down NY supplement firm

27-Oct-2017 By Hank Schultz

A dietary supplement manufacturer in Long Island, NY has been shut down by the Food and Drug Administration after numerous and repeated violations of GMP standards and labeling laws.

Consumer online searches for ‘plant-based’ tripled, protein powder dominates category

09-Oct-2017 By Adi Menayang

As more consumers try to add more plants into their diets, plant-based protein is a shining star in the emerging category, making up the majority of both online searches and sales for ‘plant-based’ products, according to one research firm.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Algaia and AIDP partner to expand alginate offering in North America

31-May-2017 By Adi Menayang

Starting June 1, algae-derived ingredients by Algaia will expand to customers in Canada, USA, and Mexico.

Special edition: sports nutrition

MusclePharm focuses on formulations, not endorsements, as part of turnaround strategy

03-May-2017 By Hank Schultz

MusclePharm CEO Ryan Drexler is relying on the power of branding to help revive the damaged sports nutrition company. In a sector heavy with marketing spend, the company’s tale is a cautionary one of how a lot can become too much.