5@5: WhiteWave turns in another strong quarter of growth | Bon Jovi opens restaurant to fight hunger
Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top natural news headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.
May 11, 2016
WhiteWave continues growth, reels in another quarter of $1B sales
Recent acquisitions, plus a growing international presence, helped drive a 15 percent revenue increase for the Denver-based company in its first quarter of the year. Read more at Denver Post...
Bon Jovi just opened a restaurant for the greatest reason
To bring awareness to hunger and homelessness, the rocker opened a second location of his Soul Kitchen restaurant in New Jersey, where diners pay for their meals by making a donation or volunteering in the kitchen. Read more at Huffington Post...
Chipotle hires former critic to help improve food safety
The chain is working with former FDA and USDA official David Acheson and food safety consultant David Theno in an effort to rebound from the outbreaks of foodborne illnesses that started last year. Read more at Reuters...
Hawaii aims to be the 1st to help farmers get certified organic
The governor of Hawaii is deciding whether to sign a bill that would provide tax breaks to farmers who convert to organic. Read more at ABC News...
The styled side: The trend toward more 'organic' nail salons
A year ago, The New York Times published a series of articles that sparked both conversation and change in the nail salon industry. At least in Southern California, brands are changing formulas to remove harmful chemicals, and salons are starting to offer more "green" products. Read more at SCPR...
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