"As a percentage of the overall grocery retail market, Amazon’s $350m in Q1 grocery sales (annualized – that’s $1.4bn) is pretty small fry. But its mouthwatering 30% year-on year-growth suggests that CPG manufacturers that don’t have a clear strategy for how to engage with Amazon now risk missing out on big opportunities further down the road, says e-commerce data firm One Click Retail."
All in Healthy Lifestyles
Food Dive
“Krave's success is symbolic of the sweeping changes taking place throughout the food industry. The company took a classic snack, jazzed it up with trendy flavors like grilled sweet teriyaki and garlic chili pepper, and appealed to customers looking for a low-fat, high protein and all-natural treat.”
Forbes.com
"I think it's awesome that a private-equity backed, high-growth CPG [consumer packaged goods] company can create incredible value not only by innovating with good-for-you food but also tilt at windmills for important missions," says Health Warrior CEO Shane Emmett.
Fast Company
Algae is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet and requires far less resources to grow than your typical vegetables. Is there an algae revolution on the horizon?
Health Warrior Seeks Funds to Restore Farms in Mexico
Richmond Times-Dispatch
NRV's portfolio company, Health Warrior, just completed a successful Kickstarter campaign, which surpassed their funding goal of $40,000. The money raised will go toward helping the Tarahumara people of Mexico to restore their chia farms.
Food Tech Connect
The food industry needs to step up their game when it comes to innovative new products. Many large food companies today rely heavily on marketing rather than research and development of new products to attract customers. However, this is becoming less effective as the average consumer is rapidly changing. Health Warrior, one of NRV's portfolio companies, is recognized as an innovative food company for its development of unique products, such as Chia Bars, which are one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.
Baking Business
The bar segment has become a crowded category, but data suggests competition for the consumer dollar is good. Health Warrior, an early mover in the chia seed craze, is set to unveil another superfood ingredient-based bar. Health Warrior's new chia bar flavors - vanilla almond and mint chocolate - will hit shelves in January.
FoodDive
Products with missions behind them are the top trend that can be successful with the mainstream consumer, according to the analysis. These products stand out in the marketplace by standing for something.
Food Business News
Health Warrior is ready to spotlight another superfood ingredient, but isn't quite ready to reveal it. Health Warrior marketing VP Julia Wing-Larson discusses rebranding, new flavors, and the company's big picture.
TechCrunch
"The food industry is going through an interesting shift in the U.S., moving away from an era of processed food and microwave meals, to one where people are increasingly concerned about the kinds of foods their eating, their freshness, sustainability, and other factors."
Food Dive
"Kellog CEO John Bryant outlines three disruptive trends causing manufacturers to re-think strategies and look to the future of the consumer: the growth of e-commerce, how consumers consume media and marketing messages, and changing consumer views on food and the definition of health and wellness."
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Chief executive officers Shane Emmett and Peter Harrison, representing Richmond-area companies Health Warrior and Snagajob, have been announced as Mid-Atlantic region finalists for the 2016 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award.
Emmett founded Health Warrior — a Richmond-based manufacturer of snack bars made from chia seeds — in 2010 along with college friends Dan Gluck and Nick Morris.
PR Newswire
Health Warrior, a natural food brand with top-selling Chia Bars and Superfood Protein Bars, today announces the launch of its Movement For Good Tour. Created to further the Health Warrior mission to inspire healthy diet and exercise habits, the brand has teamed up with national non-profit KaBOOM!, selected for its dedication to ensuring that all children have the balanced and active play they need to thrive.
Beginning May 14, the Movement For Good Tour will visit supermarkets across Southern California including Whole Foods Markets, Vons, and Pavilions.