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Wellness

The latest learnings, solutions, trends and initiatives unfolding with retail dieticians, in-store pharmacies, whole health, natural and organic, sustainability and transparency.

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Wellness

Albertsons Adds 'Eco Picnic' Products to Open Nature Portfolio

The retailer has introduced 17 new “eco picnic” tableware and bamboo items in addition to its recently added line of compostable coffee pods and biodegradable household cleaners.

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Yes, We Are Getting Fatter

The Lempert Report: Grandma was right: You should eat smaller portions in a varied, balanced diet. And you should exercise at least three times a week to stay healthy.

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Martha Stewart: The Foodie With 9 Lives

By Phil Lempert on Apr. 02, 2019

The Lempert Report: The TV celebrity has taken up an advisory role with a cannabis company and teamed up with rapper Snoop Dogg as the CBD products market continues to bloom.

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Hy-Vee Joins Healthy Savings Wellness Program

By WGB Staff on Mar. 25, 2019

The initiative provides its members discounts on items such as fresh produce.

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Whole Foods Launches ‘Beauty Swap’ to Promote Clean Products

By WGB Staff on Mar. 22, 2019

The educational event will allow shoppers to trade in an empty beauty or body care product for a beauty bag.

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New Survey Zeroes In on Persuasiveness of Product Claims

By WGB Staff on Mar. 14, 2019

A new survey found that “natural” as a product packaging claim would likely motivate more than half of Americans to make a purchase.

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Food Industry Getting Serious About Plant-Based Food

By Phil Lempert on Mar. 14, 2019

The Lempert Report: Companies are banding together for a $4 million initiative to explore sustainable products and packaging.

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Hemp's Path to Retail

By Rebekah Marcarelli and Natalie Taylor on Mar. 13, 2019

WGB breaks down the complexities, uncertainties and possibilities related to hemp in grocery.

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SpartanNash Cleans Up Private Label Portfolio

By WGB Staff on Mar. 12, 2019

The initiative includes shorter ingredient labels and easier-to-read packaging.

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Food Makers Following More Than Gut Instincts on Digestive Health

By Kathleen Furore on Mar. 08, 2019

Years of study indicates that gut health plays an important role in overall health. Food products companies and retailers are responding to a more educated consumer.