Whole Foods investor ups stake, pushes for sale
According to Reuters, Jana Partners has upped its stake in Whole Foods Market as the hedge fund looks to shake up the board and senior management of the high-end grocer … Continue Reading →
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Whole Grain Council launches new 50%+ whole grain stamp
Oldways Whole Grains Council has launched a new packaging symbol to augment the 100% whole grain stamp and basic stamp that are already in use on more than 11,000 products … Continue Reading →
Replacing full-fat dairy with vegetable fats, whole grains may lower heart disease risk
A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that while full-fat dairy products may not increase heart disease risk, replacing those fats with vegetable fats, polyunsaturated fats, … Continue Reading →
Whole Foods Market appoints John Mackey CEO
Whole Foods Market has announced changes to the leadership structure, including transitioning from co-chief executive officers to a sole chief executive officer, with co-founder John Mackey to serve in that … Continue Reading →
Osage Gardens recalls micro greens from Whole Foods stores
Osage Gardens is recalling Osage Gardens Organic 2-oz Micro Greens because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. IFT Daily News
Whole Foods buys equity stake in Instacart food delivery service
According to Bloomberg, Whole Foods is taking a stake in Instacart—a four-year-old food delivery startup. IFT Daily News
Whole Foods receives FDA warning letter after inspections
According to Time magazine, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to Whole Foods due to a series of “serious violations” it found while inspecting … Continue Reading →
Starbucks, Whole Foods CEOs among the top 100 in the world
The Harvard Business Review (HBR) has released its annual “Best-Performing CEOs in the World” and six CEOS from food and beverage companies have made the list in 2015. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Bunge purchases Whole Harvest Foods
Bunge North America, the North American operating arm of Bunge Ltd., has purchased Whole Harvest Foods, a refiner and packager of expeller pressed commercial cooking oil. IFT Daily News
Whole grain consumption on the rise
According to a recent survey by the non-profit Oldways Whole Grains Council (WGC), nearly two-thirds of Americans say they are heeding the Dietary Guidelines advice to “make at least half … Continue Reading →