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3 days ago | 
newhope.com | Melaina Juntti
At a GlanceOperating the store throughout the COVID-19 pandemic convinced the women they should be its next owners. Even before their purchase of Mastel's, Lauren Gaffney expanded the product selection, taking a chance on a $20 yogurt. Alina Hornfeldt modernized the marketing, added Instagram and started making reels about specific aspects of the store. Mastel’s Health Foods in St. Paul, Minnesota, is one of the oldest traditional health food stores still rocking today.
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3 days ago | 
newhope.com | Melaina Juntti
Piping Rock Health Products, Inc. is overly excited to announce its premier supplement brand, Natural Vitality®, has won Product of the Year for its CALM Magnesium Citrate Raspberry-Lemon Powder in the VMS category!BOHEMIA, NY – April 23, 2025 – While everyone is staying CALM, Piping Rock Health Products, Inc.
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2 weeks ago | 
newhope.com | Melaina Juntti
Naturally Network now consists of 11 regional chapters with recent additions and a merger of two chapters. Find out more. At a GlanceNatural CPG brands that win regional pitch slams will compete at Newtopia Now, Aug. 20-22, in Denver, Colorado. Naturally Bay Area and Naturally North Bay merged last year to form Naturally NorCal, which has more than 800 members. Chapters are intended to be regional resources, but Naturally Seattle welcomes brands based in the Pacific Northwest.
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2 weeks ago | 
newhope.com | Melaina Juntti
Accommodating senior shoppers with more convenient options and higher staffing is likely to attract young families, as well. See what steps you can take. At a GlanceSome seniors want to take their time shopping. Make the store welcoming with seating areas and convenient restrooms. In a large store, reposition pantry staples near the front for older shoppers' convenience. Offer senior discounts on your store's slowest day and regularly schedule staffers to grow relationships with shoppers.
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3 weeks ago | 
newhope.com | Melaina Juntti
At a GlanceThe shop's motto is “Eat local, shop local, support local. You’ll love it at Lovey’s.”Marie Montemurro and Gabriella Parga do it all: grind turkey, roll meatballs, juice lemons, make dressings and tofu. Dietary supplements account for one-third of Lovey's sales, thanks to its knowledgeable staff. Marie Montemurro isn’t the first female business owner in her family, and she likely won’t be the last.
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4 weeks ago | 
newhope.com | Melaina Juntti
As date sugar's popularity as a sweetener increases, consumers are bound to have more questions. See what your staff needs to know. From agave nectar to coconut sugar to brown rice syrup, there are numerous natural alternatives to refined table sugar. In recent years, date sugar has emerged as a popular choice. Made from whole, naturally sweet dates, it’s often touted as better-for-you swap for the traditional white stuff. But is date sugar actually any healthier?
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1 month ago | 
newhope.com | Melaina Juntti
Nature’s Fynd fashions fungi into delectable dairy-free yogurtAt a GlanceNASA researcher Mark Kozubal found the mighty microbe in Yellowstone National Park's hot springs. Fy is not made with precision fermentation; the microbe itself is the ingredient. The brand also makes Dairy-Free Fy Yogurt, a runaway success at Whole Foods Market. Plenty of natural food companies have cool origin stories, but Nature’s Fynd’s is pretty far out.
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2 months ago | 
newhope.com | Melaina Juntti
At a GlanceNew Hope Network gathered these comments, intending to use them for another story, before Michael McGuffin died. Michael McGuffin, who stepped down from the presidency of AHPA in January, died on Feb. 17, 2025. New Hope Network is saddened to learn of the passing of longtime herbal products industry champion Michael McGuffin, who recently stepped down as American Herbal Products Association president after 25 years at the helm.
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2 months ago | 
newhope.com | Melaina Juntti
Collagen supplement sales are skyrocketing and could surpass $1 billion this year. See what retail staff members need to know. At a GlanceNutrition Business Journal reports the collagen market grew almost 20% in 2023, reaching $784 million. Sophisticated supplement consumers ask complex questions, and retail team members need accurate information to respond. Collagen supplements have been flying off retail shelves for several years now, and sales just keep on soaring.
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2 months ago | 
newhope.com | Melaina Juntti
The herbal products industry has grown, evolved and matured immensely over the last quarter-century due to the dedication, passion and perseverance of so many. But one person in particular has been wildly influential, thanks to his leadership, expertise and love of the herbal community. That, of course, is Michael McGuffin, president of the American Herbal Products Association since 1999. In January, AHPA announced that McGuffin will transition out of the presidency and into a senior advisory role.
