Distribution

Exhibitor Profile Video: Bhakti Chai's road to Expo West 2012

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:07:00 +0000

In this video, see how Bhakti Chai grew from a stovetop chai recipe to a regional iced chai powerhouse. After five years in business, the company is preparing to attend its first Natural Products Expo West.

Can natural brands survive without a distributor?

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:19:00 +0000

Vancouver-based Vega sells its new Vega Sport line of supplements directly to Whole Foods Market stores nationwide. Can other natural brands get by without UNFI?

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UNFI’s Michael Funk calls the organic industry to action on GMOs

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:52:00 +0000

Michael Funk, founder of the largest natural products distributor United Natural Foods, Inc., and President of the Non-GMO Project, talks about GMOs and his call to action to the natural products industry.

UNFI reports Q1 profit decline, intent to expand in Canada

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:15:00 +0000

While United Natural Foods Inc.'s first quarter earnings rose, its profit dropped compared to last year. But that's not stopping the giant natural and organic distributor from setting its sights on expanding in Canada.

UNFI revenue report reveals growth for natural retailers

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:14:00 +0000

UNFI’s fourth quarter report shows that the natural products industry continues to be recession-proof. And it’s not just larger chains with ringing registers, but also independents that are enjoying double-digit growth.

Florida cop starts up home delivery service for organic groceries

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0000

A sheriff's deputy in Florida moonlights as an organic grocer. And he's keeping his day job.

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Thieves steal truckloads of tomatoes

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +0000

A gang of thieves absconds with $300,000 worth of tomatoes, cucumbers and meat. As food and commodity prices continue to increase, is this the tip of the iceberg?

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The future of distribution

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:38:00 +0000

Jane Hoback

The natural products industry is a business whose fundamentals haven’t changed, while the world around it won’t stand still. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the symbiotic relationship between natural products distributors and retailers.

Distribution update: retailers and distributors adjust their partnerships

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:49:00 +0000

Jane Hoback

In part four of our distribution series, we look at how retailers view their evolving relationships with distributors

Distribution update: smaller companies finding niche

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:57:00 +0000

Jane Hoback

In part three of our distribution series, we look at smaller natural and organic specialty distributors.