Kroger Co., the Cincinnati-based grocery chain, will build a $175 million distribution centre in Forest Park, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, according to Georgia Governor Nathan Deal’s office.  The centre is set to open by September 2015. The centre will require between 700 and 900 skilled workers to open the facility, though employment will eventually increase to 1,500 workers. Kroger plans to hire employees for its warehouse, security, transportation management and other maintenance positions. The distribution centre will feature a one million square foot plant that will serve Kroger stores in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Xavier Harland has resigned from his post of chief financial officer at Acasti Pharma Inc, effective immediately. Acasti is an up-and-coming biopharmaceutical company that researches, develops and commercializes krill oil-based forms of omega-3 phospholipid therapies for the treatment and prevention of certain cardiometabolic disorders.

“I would like to thank Xavier for his contributions over the years and wish him all the best in his future endeavours,” says Andre Godin, interim president and chief financial officer of Acasti. Godin assumed the role effective immediately, and is also chief financial officer of Neptune Technologies and Bioressources.

Jamieson Laboratories has acquired Lorna Vanderhaeghe Health Solutions. As part of the deal, founder Lorna Vanderhaeghe will become a key shareholder of Jamieson and a member of its Board of Directors.
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Lorna Vanderhaeghe Health Solutions is a Vancouver-based Canadian women’s wellness company. Lorna is an author and public speaker with a background in science and nutrition that she puts to use helping women achieve health and wellness naturally for over 30 years. Lorna formulated and launched the over 30 products in her SMART line designed to address the health concerns of women.
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“I am very excited to be partnering with Jamieson,” says Lorna. “I have dedicated my professional life to helping women take control of their health, but there is still so much more ground to cover. By working with Jamieson, LVHS will have the resources it needs to grow and extend its reach to even more women throughout Canada and around the world.”

“We’re honored to welcome Lorna and LVHS to the Jamieson family,” says Doug Cahill, Executive Chairman of Jamieson.  “She has created an incredible line of products and has a stellar reputation as a trusted natural health leader for Canadian women.  We believe this symbiotic partnership will benefit the future development of both the Jamieson and LVHS brands.”

Grocery chain Metro is purchasing 75 per cent of Quebec bakery Premiere Moisson for an undisclosed amount. This move comes as the bakery is looking to expand while adding to its product line.
The Colpron-Fiset family opened the first bakery in the chain in 1992. The family will remain in control of 25 per cent of the company while managing its 23 stores and three production plants.
“For Metro, it’s a strategic partnership because it will help us to differentiate our banners with fresh and quality products,” says Metro CEO Eric La Fleche. According to Metro, the two companies have formed a partnership over the last 20 years. The supermarket chain makes up about 20 per cent of Premiere Moisson’s annual sales, including as a baker for some of Metro’s private-label bread.

Earth Mama Angel Baby has appointed Naturally Perfect Consulting as its new strategic partner for the Canadian market. Tracey Burby, founder of Naturally Perfect, will bring her 19 years of industry experience to the partnership, including knowledge of distribution, brand management, retail sales and marketing. Earth Mama Angel Baby provides safe, herbal alternatives for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, as well as babies. The company also helps educate consumers about traditional plant medicines and safe personal care. To reach Tracey Burby about Earth Mama Angel Baby, email her at tracey@naturallyperfectconsulting.com or call her at 1-905-872-2775.

Jordanna Henderson has joined LeBeau Excel Sales and Marketing as a sales representative in the metro and east greater Toronto area, effective July 2. Jordanna has worked in the health food retail industry at Today’s Natural Solutions. She has a Registered Holistic Nutritionist designation from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition. Jordanna can be reached at jordanna@lebeauadvance.com or 647-273-3122.

The United States’ Food and Drug Administration has approved spirulina extract to be used as a natural blue colouring ingredient in a wide range of foods after approving it to be used in candy and gum last fall. Spirulina is a blue-green algae that occurs in freshwater and marine habitats.
The extended approval occurred after a petition from natural colours expert GNT USA allows companies to use spirulina to be used as an approved colour additive (under 21 CFR part 73) in food products such as frostings, ice cream and frozen desserts, dessert coatings and toppings, beverage mixes and powders, yogurts, custards, puddings, cottage cheese, gelatin, breadcrumbs and ready-to-eat cereals says Stefan Hake, chief executive officer of GNT USA.

“Many perceive spirulina as a new colouring product. However, because GNT was early to develop this product over 20 years ago, we not only have the required processing technology and production capacity to deliver our high-quality products across the globe, we also have vast technical expertise to make spirulina work in a great number of applications,” he says.

The approval of spirulina as a natural colouring agent now completes the entire rainbow of natural colours available for use in food products.

Stephen Case has recently become a managing partner of Strauss Naturals, alongside co-owners Peter Strauss, Peter Field and Michael McAdam. Case is the Director of Sales and Marketing at the company.

Case has been the owner and president of Big Picture Sales & Marketing for over 13 years, and provides product formulation, sales, marketing and agent services for marketers, manufacturers and distributors.

Case plans on revamping the company’s marketing strategy to correct past mistakes. “In recent years TV commercials and event sponsorship, while gaining recognition among the public at large did not successfully drive enough new consumers into health food stores,” he says. “Because heart disease is not only the number one killer of men; it is also the number one killer of women, we will be redesigning our packaging and advertising to focus more on women. Our new strategy will also combine retail and consumer education efforts with industry ads as well as partnered co-op advertising with our grassroots retailers.”

Case is also interested in making changes to the environments where Strauss products will be available in the future. “We are focusing on individually owned and small and medium chain health food accounts and moving out of grocery and mass accounts. There will be product, label and branding updates, revised formulas and exciting new products,” he says.

Case, who has been with the company for six months, is passionate about herbs and strong herbal formulas that are effective in dealing with primary health conditions. “I am pleased to be a partner with Peter Strauss, Peter Field and Michael McAdam. Strauss has a strong brand name and is a company with heart!” he says.

Guelph, Ontario-based Organic Meadow, Canada’s oldest organic dairy co-operative, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2014. The co-operative started with six farmers in 1989 and has grown to become a leader in the organic dairy category. Organic Meadow farms supply over 80 per cent of all organic milk available in Ontario, and its family farms produce over 20 million litres of milk annually.

“For 25 years we’ve done things the right way,” says CEO Don Rees. “It started with building the raw milk supply, then creating an iconic brand and finally taking the leap into manufacturing by building our own plant.”
The company built its own 22,000 square foot dairy processing facility in Guelph, Ontario, the first organic dairy plant in Eastern Canada, in 2009. All its milk is sourced locally from its Ontario farms.
“To our farmers, the brand is a source of pride,” says Michelle Schmidt, Organic Meadow’s marketing manager. “It represents family tradition that for some has been passed down from generation to generation.”
To celebrate the milestone, Organic Meadow has a schedule of activities that will take place all year, including unveiling its farmer-designed 25th anniversary logo. It will also be publishing a commemorative book of stories about the company and its start, which will be available in August, along with a few limited edition products. The organic brand will also host an anniversary celebration at its Annual General Meeting in Guelph. For more information, please visit www.organicmeadow.com.

Target is highlighting its organic and sustainable product offerings in the United States with its Made to Matter program. The program consists of 17 of the leading natural, organic and sustainable brands well known by customers, hand-picked by the discount chain to come up with new and exciting products.
Brands participating in the program include Yes to, Seventh Generation, Clif Bar, Burt’s Bees and Kashi, among others, and will offer more than 120 products in total, such as non-aerosol air freshener and bleach-free baby diapers, ranging in price from $1.99 to $24.99 in the baby, beauty, grocery, health care and household categories.

“Our guests are looking for products they can feel good bringing home without sacrificing price and performance,” says Kathee Tesija, Target’s executive vice-president of merchandising.
Target says that its sales have increased by 15 per cent in the natural and organic category over the last few years. The products will be exclusive to Target for at least six months with the entire collection available by September, though it is unknown whether they will also be sold at Target stores in Canada.