The natural product industry is booming and showing no signs of slowing. Big brands are taking note by scooping up smaller, innovative companies that are disrupting consumer products by adding a natural twist. Michael Cammarata, Co-Founder and CEO of Schmidt's Naturals, shared why his company was such an attractive target for Unilever.
Cammarata said Unilever was drawn to his brand due to its rapid growth and ability to go to market quickly. He said consumers have been the brands biggest advocate. The entrepreneur also added that the Unilever focuses on the founders and allows them to continue to operate the way they want.
All-natural has been all the rage as consumers increasingly opt for chemical-free products. He says his brand is unique because they focused on competing with brands in the traditional space. He added consumers are realizing products with natural ingredients are delivering similar results as the initial products.
Summer camps across the country will open this month, but parents may experience some sticker shock. With the cost of goods and services rising, so is the price of camp. Cheddar’s Ashley Mastronardi spoke to experts who shed some light on how this will affect your wallet.
Living in New York City, working full time and without a car, Jessica Ray and her husband have come to rely on deliveries of food and just about everything else for their home. It has meant more free time on weekends with their young son, rather than standing in line for toilet paper or dragging heavy bags of dog food back to their apartment.
Cheddar News checks in to see what to look out for on The Day Ahead as Campbell Soup and Vera Bradley are due to report earnings while economic data, including the April trade deficit and consumer credit, are slated to be released. And Wednesday is World Food Safety Day.
Financial services company Marqeta released its fourth annual state of payments report which reveals how widely Americans have adopted new technology like mobile banking and wallets. Marqeta CEO Simon Khalaf joined Cheddar News to discuss how common digital payments have become.
Katherine Rooney Vera, chief market strategist with StoneX, joined Cheddar News to discuss what investors should expect as the S&P closed near a nine-month high with volatility levels at their lowest level in over three years.
