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Neutral Foods unveils new packaging design to educate, excite consumers about carbon neutral milk

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Neutral Foods, the nation's first carbon neutral foods company, has a brand new look for its cartons of organic whole and 2% milk, in an approachable design that sets it apart in the dairy aisle.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Neutral Foods , the nation's first carbon neutral foods company, has a brand new look for its cartons of organic whole and 2% milk, in an approachable design that sets it apart in the dairy aisle.
  • The updated packaging tells the story about Neutral's work with farmers and explains what it means for its milk to be carbon neutral from "grass to glass."
  • "Neutral has a story that most people haven't heard before, so it can be a challenge to explain quickly and succinctly on a carton," said Jill Visit, creative director, Neutral Foods.
  • "Our new carton design makes it even easier for consumers to find climate-smart products that help reduce their carbon footprints," said Marcus Lovell Smith, CEO, Neutral Foods.

Wicked Kitchen Hits the Bull's Eye with Target Stores for Nationwide Launch

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wicked Kitchen, the pioneering plant-based, flavor-forward food brand, announced today that its line of chef-crafted frozen entrees is now available nationwide in Target stores, the fourth largest national retailer in the U.S.

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  • Launching nationwide in Target stores and continuing rapid retail growth to include additional regional retail chains.
  • MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wicked Kitchen, the pioneering plant-based, flavor-forward food brand, announced today that its line of chef-crafted frozen entrees is now available nationwide in Target stores, the fourth largest national retailer in the U.S.
    "We're proud to have Wicked Kitchen now in Target as it's another step towards greater access to plant-based foods to consumers," said Pete Speranza, CEO, Wicked Kitchen.
  • The brand's rapid retail expansion includes nationwide retailers Kroger, Wal-Mart and 7-Eleven with its Good Catch brand sold in Whole Foods Market and Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide.
  • Wicked Kitchen new products launched in the U.S. this year include:
    Ready-to-Eat Stews: Tuscan Style White Bean Stew, Sweet Potato & 3 Bean Chili and Bourguignon

Sprouts Strengthens Online Ordering Capabilities - Making Healthy Holiday Favorites Easily Accessible

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Sprouts is partnering with Instacart’s Foodstorm solution which will strengthen catering services with a seamless digital platform and enhanced customer experience.

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  • Sprouts is partnering with Instacart’s Foodstorm solution which will strengthen catering services with a seamless digital platform and enhanced customer experience.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231107690494/en/
    Sprouts offers fresh fully prepared healthy holiday meals for everyone at your table including plant-based, organic and dairy-free items.
  • This will give our customers a new and convenient way to order better-for-you meals this holiday season,” said Nick Konat, president and chief operating officer of Sprouts.
  • Pre-orders available at sprouts.com/holiday include:
    Natural Turkeys – no added antibiotics, ever
    Premium Angus Beef Rib Roasts, all-natural USDA choice, no artificial ingredients

Rubicon Bakers' First Campaign "Baked with Human Goodness" Is in Time for the Season of Giving

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

RICHMOND, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of Thanksgiving, Rubicon Bakers launches its first digital campaign in select U.S. markets about the specialty baked goods that are creating social change.

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  • Employees have always been the heart of Rubicon Bakers— in the brand's first campaign, they're its face, too.
  • RICHMOND, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of Thanksgiving, Rubicon Bakers launches its first digital campaign in select U.S. markets about the specialty baked goods that are creating social change.
  • "Rubicon Bakers' specialty baked goods have always lifted spirits—but there's purpose behind that delight," said Sebastian Siethoff, CEO of Rubicon Bakers.
  • This year, shoppers can find two new offerings from Rubicon Bakers at Target stores: Pumpkin Pie and Fudge Brownie Pie.

Sprouts Farmers Market Partners with Instacart's FoodStorm to Enhance Holiday Catering Services

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural, and organic food in the United States, and Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced a new partnership to launch FoodStorm, Instacart's order management system (OMS), across all of Sprouts' 400+ locations. The new partnership will help streamline Sprouts' existing catering operations and modernize its holiday inventory management, ensuring a seamless holiday season experience for its customers and store team members.

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  • The new partnership will help streamline Sprouts' existing catering operations and modernize its holiday inventory management, ensuring a seamless holiday season experience for its customers and store team members.
  • Sprouts is now accepting pre-orders for the holiday season through its website, app and in-store with FoodStorm's OMS.
  • Instacart's FoodStorm technology now powers Sprouts' "Turkey Tracker," which lets customers see exactly where their order is in the production process.
  • To learn more about Sprouts' fully prepared holiday meals made with fresh and better-for-you ingredients powered by FoodStorm by Instacart, visit https://catering.sprouts.com/ .

Chocxo Introduces Two New Organic Better-For-You Holiday Chocolates to Delight the Seasonal Spirit

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Monday, November 6, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chocxo, the truly indulgent, organic chocolate brand that is naturally lower in real sugar is celebrating the holiday season with the launch of two new delicious chocolate innovations: Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cups and Dark Milk Chocolate Peppermint & Cookie Crunch Snaps. Both of Chocxo's new holiday innovations are only 4g of sugar per piece, Certified Organic, Gluten-Free, Kosher, and Non-GMO Project Verified, making them festive treats that most any lifestyle can truly enjoy. Available across US and Canadian retailers, Chocxo.com and Amazon, Chocxo's holiday innovations are perfect for holiday treating, casual gifting, festive decorating, holiday baking and stocking stuffing.

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  • Available across US and Canadian retailers, Chocxo.com and Amazon , Chocxo's holiday innovations are perfect for holiday treating, casual gifting, festive decorating, holiday baking and stocking stuffing.
  • "We're thrilled to introduce Chocxo's Peppermint Cups and Peppermint & Cookie Crunch Snaps," shared Peter Higgins, President of Chocxo.
  • "As candy cane and peppermint bark rank in the top holiday flavors, we're excited to offer consumers organic lower sugar options to satisfy their festive cravings."
  • "With consumers enjoying holiday-themed treats to elevate their celebrations, we're thrilled to introduce Chocxo's two new holiday peppermint innovations," shared Peter Higgins, President of Chocxo and Chewters Chocolates.

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. Appoints Curtis Valentine as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFM), one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic food in the United States, today announced the appointment of Curtis Valentine as chief financial officer of the company, effective January 1, 2024.

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  • Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFM), one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic food in the United States, today announced the appointment of Curtis Valentine as chief financial officer of the company, effective January 1, 2024.
  • Valentine is currently Sprouts’ senior vice president of finance and will succeed Lawrence (“Chip”) Molloy, who previously announced his intention to retire as chief financial officer at the end of 2023.
  • “We are delighted to elevate Curtis from our deep bench of finance talent to be our chief financial officer,” said Jack Sinclair, chief executive officer of Sprouts.
  • “I’m honored to serve Sprouts as its new chief financial officer,” said Valentine.

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

"We are pleased to report another solid quarter at Sprouts, with continued increases in both traffic and comparable store sales," said Jack Sinclair, chief executive officer of Sprouts Farmers Market. "Our results signal the alignment of our 31,000 team members across merchandising, marketing, supply chain, and operational initiatives-- propelling our strategy forward."

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  • Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFM) today reported results for the 13-week third quarter ended October 1, 2023.
  • "We are pleased to report another solid quarter at Sprouts, with continued increases in both traffic and comparable store sales," said Jack Sinclair, chief executive officer of Sprouts Farmers Market.
  • "Our results signal the alignment of our 31,000 team members across merchandising, marketing, supply chain, and operational initiatives-- propelling our strategy forward."
  • A webcast of the conference call will be available through Sprouts’ investor relations webpage, accessible via the following link .

Chlorophyll Water® Launches Bottles Made from 100% Recycled Plastic with CleanFlake Technology

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chlorophyll Water®, the first bottled water in the United States to pass the strict Clean Label Project certification requirements has transitioned to bottles made from 100% recycled plastic (rPET) with CleanFlake label technology.

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  • Chlorophyll Water®, the first bottled water in the United States to pass the strict Clean Label Project certification requirements has transitioned to bottles made from 100% recycled plastic (rPET) with CleanFlake label technology.
  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chlorophyll Water® , the first bottled water in the United States to pass the strict Clean Label Project certification requirements has transitioned to bottles made from 100% recycled plastic (rPET) with CleanFlake label technology.
  • The plastic is recycled as per the technologies approved by the US FDA and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for food-grade recycled material and repurposed into new PET bottles, reducing the need for virgin plastic for producing PET Bottles.
  • To accompany their bottle made from 100% recycled plastic, Chlorophyll Water® selected Avery Dennison's CleanFlake technology as their label to help improve the yield of high-quality, food grade PET in the recycling process.

Chlorophyll Water® Launches Bottles Made from 100% Recycled Plastic

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Monday, October 30, 2023

These 100% rPET bottles are crafted from food-grade recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

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  • These 100% rPET bottles are crafted from food-grade recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
  • The plastic is recycled as per the technologies approved by the US FDA and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for food-grade recycled material and repurposed into new PET bottles, reducing the need for virgin plastic for producing PET Bottles.
  • To accompany their bottle made from 100% recycled plastic, Chlorophyll Water® selected Avery Dennison's CleanFlake label technology as their label to help improve the yield of high-quality, food grade PET in the recycling process.
  • No adhesive residue remains on the plastic, meaning it can be processed into clean, high quality, recycled PET flakes.