Like many natural advocates, I’ve been living “well” and eating healthy for years. The new influx of brands spotted at the recent Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, held September 14 -16, is catering to what we refer to as a “well-thy” consumer willing to pay a premium for products...
The call came in from “someone with a story idea” within minutes after our weekly email newsletter went out carrying a lead item about Day One price cuts at the new Whole Foods + Amazon. As the first editor this independent health store owner tried to reach, I got the...
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...
Wellness was top of mind and the hot topic at the recent NACDS (National Association of Chain Drug Stores) Total Store Experience in San Diego, August 20 - 22. The industry as a whole is really “cleaning up” its act. Nielsen reports indicate clean label foods and beverages account for...
Natural products can now be found on retailer’s shelves across all channels. In fact, mainstream natural product sales have outpaced natural products sales by natural retailers. This also means more opportunities for top-selling natural brands to be represented in a greater number of stores across multiple retail channels. While this...
San Diego, CA – Transaction activity in the Nutrition and Health & Wellness Industry increased 22%, with 436 deals in the first half of 2017, and shows no signs of slowing down, reports Nutrition Capital Network (NCN). The advisory firm’s transaction database revealed mergers and acquisitions were up 33% and...
Chicago, IL — SPINS, a provider of analytics reporting, consulting and consumer insight services for organic, natural and specialty products, has teamed up with IRI in order to better serve retailers in meeting their customers needs in the health and wellness field. “Retailers are on the front line in meeting shoppers’...
Natural Products Expo West is like an adult Disney World — if your own personal version of Disney includes supplements and healthy freebies. Lucky for me, it does. This was my very first Expo West and boy was it an experience. Apart from the goodie bags and vitamins, the expo...
Washington, D.C. — Natural Products Association (NPA) held its annual Natural Products Day on March 22, in which industry members lobby their government officials to protect the interests of the natural products industry. Turnout was quite good this year, likely because of the presence of a new administration. The timing...
The United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) has appointed former U.S. Food and Drug Administration official Larisa Pavlick to the newly created position of Vice President, Regulatory & Compliance. In this new position, Pavlick will be responsible for overseeing and leading efforts by the association to assist its members and the...
