Business booming for gluten-free products Dec 31, 2008
Kim McGowan, senior brand manager for frozen foods at Hain Celestial Group, based in Melville, N.Y., said sales growth for gluten-free foods has outpaced that for conventional items in recent years, even though gluten-free foods typically cost more. "If you have an issue (with gluten), you are going to buy the products," McGowan said. (MSNBC -- Business)
Some shoppers skip the organics Dec 10, 2008
That kind of loyalty helps explain why Hain Celestial Group Inc. of Melville, N.Y., which owns the Arrowhead Mills, Health Valley, and dozens of other organic food and product labels, reported a $7 million profit in the quarter that ended Sept. 30 as sales grew 22 percent. Stonyfield Farms, a privately held Londonderry, N.H., company that sells organic yogurt and milk, is experiencing slower growth, but chief executive Gary Hirshberg tries to keep things in perspective. (Boston Globe)
FDA defends U.S. infant formula Nov 29, 2008
Two other infant formula makers, Hain Celestial Group Incand privately held PBM Nutritionals defended their products this week, saying their own tests had shown no traces of melamine. Another maker, Abbott Laboratories nutrition unit, did not return calls seeking comment. (Scientific American)
Don't Lose the Snooze: Celestial Seasonings(R) Urges Canadians to Prioritize Sleep and Rest Up as Clocks Fall Back Oct 31, 2008
About Hain Celestial Canada Hain Celestial Canada is a subsidiary of The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., (NASDAQ: HAIN). The Hain Celestial Group is a leading natural and organic food company in North America and Europe ... For more information, visit: About The Hain Celestial Group The Hain Celestial Group (NASDAQ: HAIN), headquartered in Melville, NY, is a leading natural and organic food and personal care products company in North America and Europe. (Canada Newswire)
I-Team: Non-Food Organic Products Jun 29, 2008
Avalon Natural Products Statement: "We are committed to the safety of consumers and apply the highest standards for ingredients and regulatory compliance. Our commitment includes creating safe, effective products that fulfill our consumers demand for products that are safe and that perform as intended. We are working closely with the Office of the Attorney General of California to address this matter and anticipate an amicable and fair resolution." Pati Haworth Consumer Relations Senior... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (HAIN) President and Chief Executive Officer to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell Jun 17, 2008
What: Irwin Simon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (HAIN), will preside over the Opening Bell ... About Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (HAIN) ... The Hain Celestial Group (NasdaqGS: - ), headquartered in Melville, NY, is a leading natural and organic food and personal care products company in North America and Europe. (Primezone Releases)
A Healthy Bite Out of Organic Foods Jun 4, 2008
The Hain Celestial Group (Nasdaq: HAIN) produces wholesome products such as Earth's Best baby foods and Celestial Seasonings tea ... However, as competition and prices continue to increase, pure plays such as Whole Foods and Hain Celestial Group certainly will have their work cut out for them to produce substantial organic growth. (MSNBC -- Business)
Chemical in Plastic Bottles Raises Safety Questions Apr 17, 2008
The companies included Hain Celestial Group, Nestle USA and Abbott Laboratories. A spokeswoman for the International Formula Council, which represents baby food makers, said Tuesday "the overwhelming scientific evidence supports the safety" of bisphenol, adding that no foreign governments have restricted or banned its use. (Fox News)
Last Call: Hain Celestial Shares Rise Mar 19, 2008
NEW YORK (Associated Press) - Shares of The Hain Celestial Group Inc. rose in afternoon trading Tuesday with the broader market, and after an analyst said the organic food company should continue to benefit from the growing interest in its products. The stock added 75 cents, or 2. (CNNMoney.com)
Read more... Mar 7, 2008
The Alliance partners -- Allegro Coffee Company, Back to Nature, Balance Bar, The Hain Celestial Group, ITO EN, Naked Juice, New Chapter, Seventh Generation, Stacy's and Whole Foods Market have together committed more than $1 million that will directly support more than 32,500 people in 6,500 families through the creation of home-based businesses. The Foundation's annual operating budget and overhead will continue to be supported 100 percent by Whole Foods Market, which also invests $1 million... (PNN Online)
Portfolio Staples Feb 28, 2008
Hain Celestial Group (), for instance, is a $1 ... You Are Viewing: Organic-Food Stocks a Natural Choice in Slowdowns (Hain Celestial Group, United Natural Foods, Procter e, Kimberly-Clark, Whole Foods Market, Aston/TAMO Small Cap Fund). (SmartMoney)
Media Advisory - Brought To You By The Letter "O", Earth's Best Organic presents Elmo and Cookie Monster at Sherway Gardens Feb 26, 2008
com About Hain Celestial Canada: The Hain Celestial Group is a leading natural and organic food and personal care products company in North America and Europe. Hain Celestial Canada participates in several natural food categories: Meat Alternatives, Non Dairy Beverages, Specialty Tea, Snacks, Grocery, Frozen Foods and the natural Personal Care category with well known brands that include Celestial Seasonings(R), Terra Chips(R), Garden of Eatin'(R), Earth's Best(R), Casbah(R), Nile Spice(R), Rice... (Canada Newswire)
Chemical in formula packaging may harm baby Jan 18, 2008
The companies include Hain Celestial Group, Nestle USA, Abbott Laboratories and Wyeth. The chemical at issue has been used to package foods for over 50 years, but consumer advocates said last year that trace amounts that leak into food could be dangerous to babies. (MSNBC -- Health)
Foodmakers hope dire allergy labeling scares lawsuits away Dec 27, 2007
The company wanted to alert consumers because of the "high" chance that wheat will get inadvertently mixed with oats during harvesting and processing, says Jasmine Tesdahl, spokeswoman for the Hain Celestial Group, which owns Earth's Best. Other companies say the new law hasn't resulted in any new allergy-alert warnings. (USA Today -- Money)
The Hain Celestial Group Receives Notice From NASDAQ Due to Delay in Filing of Form 10-Q Nov 17, 2007
Hain Celestial Group logo ... MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ), a leading natural and organic food and personal care products company, announced today that, as anticipated, the Company received on November 14, 2007 a NASDAQ Staff Determination letter indicating it is not in compliance with the filing requirements for continued listing as set forth in Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(14) due to the Company's failure to timely file its Form 10-Q... (PR Newswire)
TenderCare International, Inc. Announces Signing of Merger Agreement with the Hain Celestial Group for All Outstanding Shares of TenderCare Stock Oct 30, 2007
Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TenderCare International, Inc. (OTC. Bulletin Board: TCAR.OB) today announced the signing of a merger agreement on October 24, 2007, with The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ), a leading natural and organic food and personal care products company. Under the terms of the agreement, Hain Celestial has agreed to pay $0. (PR Newswire)
Health Guide Sep 27, 2007
WASHINGTON, 11:55 a.m. Sept. 18 (REUTERS) : U.S. health regulators warned Hain Celestial Group Inc. about a potentially unsafe herb in some of its teas, saying it might be dangerous to blood sugar, reproductive, cardiovascular and renal systems. CHICAGO, 11:45 a.m. Sept. 18 (AP) : New research gives hope for successfully treating tuberculosis in a few months rather than the six months or more currently needed to beat the contagious lung disease, doctors reported Tuesday. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
FDA warns about possible herbal tea risk Sep 19, 2007
WASHINGTON - U.S. health regulators warned Hain Celestial Group Inc about a potentially unsafe herb in some of its herbal teas, saying it might be dangerous to blood sugar, reproductive, cardiovascular and renal systems. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent a letter to Hain dated August 17 calling the herb, a natural sweetener made from a South American herb called stevia, an unsafe food additive. (MSNBC -- Health)
The Hain Celestial Group Issues Update on Its Stock Options Review Sep 12, 2007
Hain Celestial Group logo ... MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ), a leading natural and organic food and personal care products company, today issued an update on its stock options review ... As previously disclosed on August 29, 2007, The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. is conducting an independent review of the Company's stock option practices. (PR Newswire)
Farm Aid Musicians Play to Save Family Farms, Maybe the Planet Sep 11, 2007
Free sunscreen from Avalon Natural Products, a part of Hain Celestial Group Inc., came in handy as shade was scarce on the hot sunny day. Young and co-founders Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp along with Dave Matthews, who joined Farm Aid's board of directors in 2001, headlined the show, which went for 11 hours and featured 16 other acts playing abbreviated sets of three to five songs each on the single stage. (Bloomberg)
Stocks to Watch Aug 30, 2007
Hain Celestial Group Inc.'s () fiscal fourth-quarter net income rose to $12. 3 million, or 30 cents a share, from $8. (Fox News)
Crunchy Home Town Eyes Wild Oats Sale Aug 21, 2007
Other companies that call Boulder home include Hain Celestial Group, which makes Celestial Seasonings teas; Horizon Organic dairy products; Izze Beverage Co., which manufactures sparkling juices; and, until recently, WhiteWave Foods, makers of Silk soy milk. Crunchy Home Town Eyes Wild Oats Sale 1. (ABC News -- Wire)
Strange days on Wall Street? Blame quant funds Aug 21, 2007
6 percent, natural-foods maker Hain Celestial Group Inc., which rose 3 percent, and traction machinery maker ASV Inc., which rose 3. 9 percent. (Albany Times Union)
Wild Oats' home proving ground for organic retailers Aug 21, 2007
Other companies that call Boulder home include Hain Celestial Group, which makes Celestial Seasonings teas; Horizon Organic dairy products; Izze Beverage Co., which manufactures sparkling juices; and, until recently, WhiteWave Foods, makers of Silk soy milk. Boulder's population of 83,432 includes many of the key demographics that natural foods retailers target an educated work force, a higher income base and people who care about the environment and about what they eat. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Celestial Seasonings Signs Up TDA Aug 16, 2007
TDA's first work for the client, a unit of Hain Celestial Group in Melville, N.Y., is slated to break in October. Print, outdoor, in-stores and online elements will be in the mix. (AdWeek)
Hain: Healthier foods stay hot Jul 31, 2007
He's the CEO of the Hain Celestial Group, a Melville-based company he describes as the world's largest organic-food and personal-care products manufacturer. Simon will get a chance to talk about his favorite topic at a forum Wednesday that is sponsored by the NASDAQ Stock Market, where Hain trades. (Newsday -- Business)
Turning your body green Jul 27, 2007
This month the Hain Celestial Group, a leading natural and organic products company, launched the first skin-care line made from ethically sourced cocoa butter. Shoppers already know the company for its Earth's Best organic baby food and Soy Dream products, but its Queen Helene Naturals skin creams are the first. (Asia Times Online)
SpongeBob sells spinach and Dora the Explorer hawks carrots as food producers and entertainment companies join forces Jun 15, 2007
Though it's a fraction of the $45-billion entertainment licensing industry, the use of characters from well-known children's programs to sell organic, natural or healthy food products is a growing niche populated by major companies including Disney and smaller corporations such as the Melville-based Hain Celestial Group, which has been in the natural and organic industry for more than a decade ... "Sesame Street" approached the Melville-based Hain Celestial Group, an international corporation... (Newsday -- Business)
Hain to acquire mock-meat and tofu business May 31, 2007
May 31, 2007 Hain Celestial Group, the largest maker of organic groceries in the United States, continues to bulk up, saying yesterday that it has agreed to acquire the tofu and mock-meat business of WhiteWave Foods. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. (Newsday -- Business)
Heavy.com Expands Branded Entertainment Campaign for Hot Tamales(R) Into Fully Realized Original Series May 30, 2007
The agency's clients include Crayola, Del Monte Foods, The Hain Celestial Group, Just Born Candy Co., H.J. Heinz, and Unilever. Press Contacts: The Morris + King Company Lane Buschel / Chris Macowski 212-561-7454 / 212-561-7459. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
TOP COMPANIES: RANKINGS May 14, 2007
14 16 Hain Celestial Group Food products HAIN. Jump to page: 1. (Newsday -- Business)
Hain finds a partner in China Apr 24, 2007
April 24, 2007 Hain Celestial Group Inc., the Melville-based maker of natural and organic food, said yesterday it has deepened its ties to the Asian market, announcing plans to exchange $6 million in equity investments with a publicly traded company in Singapore. Hain's partner in the deal is Yeo Hiap Seng Ltd, a natural food and beverage company. (Newsday -- Business)
Hain Celestial expands Asia presence Apr 23, 2007
April 23, 2007, 8:45 AM EDT Hain Celestial Group Inc., the Melville-based maker of natural and organic food, said Monday it has deepened its ties to the Asian market, announcing plans to exchange $6 million in equity investments with a publicly-traded company in Singapore. Hain said that it and Yeo Hiap Seng Ltd., plan to exchange $6 million in equity investments in each other. (Newsday -- World)
Hain Celestial Announces Gluten Free Product Initiative Mar 31, 2007
Source: Hain Celestial Group, Inc. ... MELVILLE, N.Y., March 30, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., (NasdaqGS: - ) a leading natural and organic food and personal care products company, proudly affirms its long standing commitment to providing all consumers, including those with gluten sensitivities, with A Healthy Way of Life(tm) through its new multi-brand Gluten Free Product Initiative ... The Hain Celestial Group. (Primezone Releases)
FDA CAPSULES Feb 27, 2007
For information, contact Hain Celestial Group at 800-434-4246. The affected variety, apple peach barley, is as follows. (Newsday -- Health)
County issues baby-food warning Feb 23, 2007
Earth's Best's manufacturer, Hain Celestial Group, initiated a voluntary recall earlier this month of Earth's Best Organic 2 Apple Peach Barley Wholesome Breakfast baby food. No illnesses related to the product had been reported to Earth's Best or the FDA. But county officials said they still wanted to alert the public because botulism can be fatal. (North County Times)
Baby food may be contaminated with botulism Feb 21, 2007
The product is part of a nationwide recall by Hain Celestial Group ... The food is part of Hain Celestial Groups 2nd Vegetables, Fruits and Blends line intended for babies six months or older ... To date there have not been any cases of illness reported to the FDA or to Hain Celestial Group. (9NEWS.com)
Tainted Cantaloupe, Baby Food Recalled Feb 18, 2007
The manufacturer, Hain Celestial Group of Melville, N.Y., initiated a recall on Feb. 9 of 4,072 cases of individual jars and 38,298 variety packs, the FDA said in a prepared statement ... Consumers who have questions should contact Hain Celestial Group at 1-800-434-4246. (Forbes)
Organics spread to snack food aisles Feb 1, 2007
Our snack foods are in some ways better for you, said Maureen Putman, chief marketing officer for Hain Celestial Group Inc., whose extensive product line includes Garden of Eatin chips, among other snacks. Companies also say that people are drawn to their products for other reasons besides just calorie counting. (MSNBC -- Business)
North Castle Partners Sells HDS Cosmetics Lab, Inc. and Its DDF Brand to the Procter & Gamble Company Jan 23, 2007
In January 2007, North Castle has completed its sales of its Avalon Organics(R) and Alba Botanica(R) natural and organic personal care brands, to The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., as well as the Naked Juice Company, a leader in the fast growing super premium juice category, to PepsiCo for an undisclosed amount. In 2006, North Castle also completed the sale of CRC Health Group, the nation's largest provider of drug and alcohol treatment services, to Bain Capital, and the sale of Equinox Fitness, a... (PR Newswire)
North Castle Partners Completes Sale of Avalon Natural Products to The Hain Celestial Group Jan 12, 2007
Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- North Castle Partners, L.L.C., a leading private equity firm focused exclusively on consumer businesses that benefit from "Healthy Living and Aging" trends, announced today that it has completed its previously announced sale of portfolio company Avalon Natural Products, Inc., to The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ) for $120 million ... About The Hain Celestial Group The Hain Celestial Group (NASDAQ: ), headquartered in Melville, NY, is a leading natural and... (PR Newswire)
Omega-3 is everywhere Jan 2, 2007
"It's become the miracle food," says Maureen Putman, marketing chief at The Hain Celestial Group, which puts omega-3 in Health Valley bread. It's also about to add it to an Earth's Best infant formula, since some studies show it can aid in brain development. (USA Today -- Money)
