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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.

Wellness

Medicare set to begin direct price negotiations with drugmakers

 By Russell Redman on Aug. 30, 2023

The new program is expected to help slash the high cost of prescription medicines in the U.S. for consumers, pharmacies and benefit providers.

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Indoor farm company Plenty scales up

By Timothy Inklebarger on Aug. 30, 2023

The company’s pesticide-free produce is now available at all California-based Whole Foods and Gelson’s Markets locations. The move comes as two other indoor farms have recently filed for bankruptcy protection.

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Southeastern Grocers helps customers make health insurance benefits go farther

By Russell Redman on Aug. 29, 2023

Participation in InComm Healthcare OTC Network enables purchases of healthy food and wellness products via supplemental benefits card.

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Kroger, Bayer take aim at food and health care ‘deserts’ in rural areas

By Russell Redman on Aug. 28, 2023

“Take Care, Now” campaign eyes improved nutrition and primary care access and education in agricultural communities.

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CVS launches new subsidiary for biosimilars

By Russell Redman on Aug. 25, 2023

Called Cordavis, the business unit will work with drug makers to bring “generic” biologic medications to market.

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Hy-Vee launches infusion clinic in Chicago

By Russell Redman on Aug. 21, 2023

Expanding health care services include plans for more infusion sites across the U.S.

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Albertsons sharpens nutritional guidance in Sincerely Health digital platform

By Russell Redman on Aug. 17, 2023

New tool aligns grocery purchases with USDA MyPlate dietary recommendations.

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Whole Foods co-founder sets sights on health care

By Timothy Inklebarger on Jul. 26, 2023

John Mackey's Love.Life announced Wednesday that the company has released a series of virtual health optimization programs and plans to open a brick-and-mortar location in 2024.

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Child hunger advocates: 'SNAP funding is a bipartisan issue'

By Timothy Inklebarger on Jul. 18, 2023

Eighty percent of Democrats said SNAP benefits should be increased, followed by 63% of independents and 53% of Republicans.

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FDA approves sale of 1st over-the-counter birth control pill

By Greg Lindenberg on Jul. 13, 2023

Grocers, c-stores and other retailers can begin selling Opill once it's available from the manufacturer.

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