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Stores

Sprouts Farmers Market acquires 2 independently owned stores in California

 By Heather Lalley on Mar. 21, 2023

The locations in Chula Vista had been operating under a one-of-a-kind licensing deal with the health-focused grocer for many years.

Center Store

Frozen organic strawberry recall widens

 By Heather Lalley on Mar. 20, 2023

An outbreak of hepatitis A has prompted the Scenic Fruit Company of Gresham, Oregon, to recall the frozen fruit sold at Costco, Aldi, Trader Joe’s and other locations.

Stores

Sprouts Farmers Market to close 11 ‘underperforming’ stores

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 03, 2023

The markets slated for closure are about 30% larger than the grocer’s current prototype. But Sprouts remains in growth mode, with plans to open 30 new locations this year.

Retailers

MOM’s Organic Market to open 1st New England store on Friday

By Diane Adam on Feb. 08, 2023

Located 30 minutes outside of Boston in Burlington, Massachusetts, the store builds on the organic grocer's presence in four states and Washington, D.C.

Stores

Loyalty, private label drive modest Q1 growth at Natural Grocers

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 03, 2023

Sales are up slightly at the 166-unit, health-focused grocer, largely because of inflation, while store visits declined during the quarter.

Wholesalers & Distributors

UNFI releases its 12th annual Better for All Report

By Diane Adam on Jan. 10, 2023

The 2022 report details UNFI’s progress toward its ESG commitments and the launch of its Climate Action Hub.

Retailers

Natural Grocers to open its 44th Colorado location this Saturday

By Diane Adam on Jan. 03, 2023

Located in the Central Park area of Denver, the store will be the organic grocer’s 2nd new store featuring a CO2 refrigerant system designed to save energy and provide enhanced environmental protection compared to conventional refrigeration technologies.

Labor

Natural Grocers now hiring for new Idaho store

By Diane Adam on Dec. 02, 2022

The specialty retailer is looking to fill select positions at its new store at 209 N. 3rd St. in McCall.

Retailers

New specialty grocery store debuts Friday in Boston

By Diane Adam on Oct. 06, 2022

CloverROW will feature grocery items from small business owners and entrepreneurs from Somerville and Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Fresh Food

USDA launches $300M Organic Transition Initiative to Aid Organic Farmers, Producers and Supply Chains

By Diane Adam on Aug. 23, 2022

Organic and specialty foods distributor United Natural Foods Inc. hailed it as a win not only for organic farmers, but for consumers as well.

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