Nature’s Path Granola Bars Make Old School New Again
Every once in a while NBN needs to hold back on a story and read it a few days later because it’s so god damn gushy that any newcomer to the site might wonder if my cousin owns the company or I’m trying to bed the brand manager. Along with Amy’s Kitchen, Clif Bar and […]
SolarDay 2010 — Celebrate, Create the Future
While news stories continue to report China’s growing leadership in the development of solar power and other forms of clean energy, NBN was glad to learn of a powerful coalition of solar advocated growing here at home. SolarDay launched last year is a national and global effort seeking to raise awareness of the benefits of solar energy, encourage […]
Petitioning the King, Organic Rules and Good Old Uncle Sam
As the growth of organic foods has created larger and larger corporate interest in the market, the traditional dance between the regulators, the regulated has gained increased scrutiny from various watchdog groups. Of course the dynamic driving these efforts is as old as time. The search for favoritism from rulers goes back to the days […]
New Hope Greens Up Expo West and Celebrates 30 Years
New Hope Media’s Natural Products Expo West the nation’s largest show for natural and organic products celebrates it’s 30th year next week. In addition Expo West has implemented new protocols that will not only lessen the load on Orange County, California’s waste disposal system but also on attendees shoulders, too. New Hope has the Buyer’s Guide with […]
Diamond Foods To Purchase Kettle Chips for $615 Million
Diamond Foods makers of Diamond and Emerald brand nuts and Pop Secret microwave popcorn will purchase Kettle Chips from the British Lion Capital Group for $615 million. Lion purchased Kettle in 2006 for $270 million. Shares of Diamond fell 10% on Friday after news of the deal. As reported in the Wall Street Journal, analysts worry […]
Suzanne Somers & Raw Milk Manufacturers Partner to Feature Missing Inner Children on Milk Bottles
In a unique effort to create “less mucus and less worry in the world” the Raw Milk Manufacturers of America announced that they would begin posting pictures of Missing Inner Children on their glass bottles beginning this summer. The new effort is the result of a nearly two year lobbying campaign led by beloved actress […]
Mackey, Health Care, Fat Loss Incentives and The Cranky Critics
Well we’re beginning to think that if John Mackey were to save a baby from a burning house more than a few would complain he forgot to get the little tyke’s teddy bear, proving he’s a villain to the core. Criticism over Whole Foods recent announcement that it was offering incentives to employees through a […]
Kehe Buys Tree of Life for Reported $190 Million
As reported in Supermarket News Midwest Specialty Distributor Kehe Foods purchased Tree of Life Tree of Life for $190 million. The sale did not include Panos Brands which Dutch conglomerate Royal Wessanen is reportedly still seeking to sell. Panos’ specialty and natural brands include Soya Kaas soy cheese, MiDel cookies, Kame Asian specialty foods, and Sesmark crackers […]
New Yorker Magazine Profile of Whole Foods John Mackey
The New Yorker Magazine’s Nick Paumgarten profiles John Mackey in the January 4 issue. While NBN has written about Mackey’s idiosyncrasies in the past this profile was a page turner. Some moments reminded us of our favorite but very conservative philosophy teacher and others that seemed to be perfect for a new Jaqueline Susann novel.Read it here. […]
Monsanto’s Growing Dominance Detailed in AP Report
We don’t quite believe in conspiracy theories but Monsanto is starting to make us think NBN is a bit more pollyanna than previously believed. http://salon.com/food/growers_and_producers/index.html?story=/food/2009/12/13/us_seed_giant