As I’m sure you are aware, plant-based foods have experienced profound growth in the marketplace. According to the Plant Based Foods Association, with data commissioned from Nielsen, the plant-based food category is valued at $3.1 billion across all channels, an 8.1% growth from the previous year (1). This growth was...
What’s Selling is a monthly review of the best-selling products determined from unit sales at six natural products stores around the country, rotated from a base of selected stores. The intention is to provide indications of sales trends. If your store is interested in being included in our What’s...
Raw materials determine the quality of any finished product. This is something responsible manufacturers of dietary supplements, food and cosmetics understand and therefore strive for the highest standards when sourcing their ingredients. Of course, not every manufacturer has the same standards and many conventional mainstream products continue to sell genetically...
The natural products industry is growing and dietary supplements are part and parcel to this growth. According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s (CRN) 2016 Consumer Survey, 71% of adults use dietary supplements, making them an important source of income for natural products retailers (1). However, as the industry grows...
With all the natural products available today, why put unnecessary chemicals and toxins in the body when there are perfectly good alternatives? Consumers are becoming more attuned to this idea and the demand for all-natural health and beauty products is on the rise. A recent study by Label Insight revealed...
The smartest entrepreneurs I know are getting involved in the cannabis business, expecting to yield high growth. The legalized cannabis industry and medical, recreational and industrial hemp industries are expected to top $20 billion in the next three years. The Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition, now in its fourth...
It’s not enough to just taste good anymore. Industry trends are showing more consumers are looking for natural benefits as well. Plant-based drinks, those with novel ingredients and those that promote better health and environmental sustainability are making advances in the market. Linda Gilbert, chief executive officer, EcoFocus Worldwide L.L.C.,...
Boston, MA — Biena Snacks announces a group of new influential investors joining their team. Some notable members include: Darren Rovell from ESPN, Jesse Itzler co-founder of Marquis Jets, and the founder of Spanx Sara Blakely. Some additional investors are Blueberry Ventures, Centerman Capital and New Ground Ventures. "The momentum for...
The naturals business keeps getting bigger and better. There is a natural alternative for anything you can think of and things you never thought of. That was the theme of this year’s Natural Products Expo held annually in Anaheim. Innovative companies are making it easier to live naturally, so there...
Supplements are doing well, according the Nutrition Business Journal, which presented its findings at Expo West’s Supplements Today education session. Supplements grew 6.6% in 2016, amounting to $41.4 billion and functional foods grew even more, by 7.6% or $59.7 billion. Natural and specialty stores are driving this growth, with 37%...
