A few months ago, I did an interview with Loren Israelsen of UNPA. He noted that WholeFoods Magazine has long had the foresight to discuss important topics early on. Loren pointed to our coverage of mood support, GMOs, and Mushrooms in 2008. Back then, those topics were just starting to get...
Mark 2019 as the year natural organic sales momentum shifted from Amazon to Aldi. The German hard discounter has deftly adjusted its assortment to include more natural organic food options, many of which it sources for its vast private label selection from the same contract manufacturers that core natural brands...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Natural Products Expo East may not be where all the grand launches are but it’s still jammed with great finds. Held at The Baltimore Convention Center, September 13-15, there were 1,500 innovative brands in food and beverage, personal care and home, and supplements and ingredients. According to New Hope...
Natural health store Cambridge Naturals (MA) was recognized in Forbes as one of The Best Small Companies of 2018. The store was founded by Michael Kanter and Elizabeth Stagl and is now managed by their daughter Emily and her husband Caleb Dean. It currently has 24 employees and drew attention...
Amityville, NY — Topix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leading provider of premium, micro-branded and branded skincare products, announces it acquired DERMA E, the eco-ethical skincare company. DERMA E, based in Simi Valley, CA, has for nearly 35 years, been providing natural, vegan and cruelty-free products to address a wide range of...
Washington, D.C. — On April 18, the Natural Products Association (NPA) held its annual Natural Products Day, during which NPA members lobby their representatives and senators on behalf of the natural products industry. The “asks” this year were similar to last year’s, with a few new additions to the agenda.
Los Angeles, CA - What do you get for the movie star who has everything? The answer may surprise you. As Oscars’ night approaches, the big question on everyone’s mind - well, in addition to, you know, who will win – is what the nominees will receive in their gift...
Austin, TX — As Whole Foods Market continues its transformation under new parent Amazon.com, suppliers have been given notice of what it will cost. According to the Washington Post, an email recently sent to the company’s suppliers, spells out the new system. Under the previous system, suppliers could run in-store...
We asked people from different industry perspectives to share their insights and expectations for the natural products industry in 2018. The Independent Retailer Corinne Shindelar, President/CEO, Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA), St. Paul, MN The Independent Natural Food Retailer has an excellent opportunity in 2018 and beyond. The acquisition...
Are you a resolution-maker? I prefer to call my set of intentions for 2018 a list and at the very top is a reminder to Have Fun with bullet points specifying exactly how I will do that. It’s written by hand because I know the message is reinforced in a...
