News
Hain Celestial's Irwin Simon sees opportunities in Amazon-Whole Foods deal
All retail channels—and Hain Celestial brands—will benefit from Amazon’s Whole Foods Market takeover, Hain Founder, President and CEO Irwin Simon said during the company’s fourth-quarter and year-end earnings call Aug. 29.
“This will be very much favorable for us,” he said. “The combined entity represents a significant proportion of [multi-unit outlet] consumption between our U.S. and Hain Pure Protein business, and we know this will grow.”
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Products and Trends
Is there room in the plant-based future for old-school meat alternatives?
Founded in 2006, Upton’s Naturals is perhaps the coolest legacy vegan protein alternative in stores today. Whether it's the mustached, hipster-friendly mascot “Upton” on the package, or the company's stalwart commitment to crafting perfectly seasoned seitan and jackfruit products, Upton’s represents how a company using old-school ingredients can continue to innovate in an increasingly food-tech landscape.
Here, we chat with Dan Staackmann, owner and president, about plant-based protein merchandising, cultured meat and the future of the plant-based movement.
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