Seattle, WA — The new Amazon Go store — a cashier-free, cash-free, completely automated grocery store — had shoppers standing on line outside waiting to get in. But some are questioning the impact the "high-tech 7-11" will have on employees and consumers. Is this the format of the future? Upon entering,...
Cleveland, OH -- Irish food and nutrition giant Kerry Group has acquired Ganeden, the $25 million probiotic innovation company with more than 135 patents. Kerry CEO Edmond Scanlon delivered the news at an investor gathering this week in Europe. He told investors, according to the Irish Times, that the group...
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 role packaging plays in food, HABA and supplement success can be as important as what’s inside. Change your look and product sales can grow, but a misstep can cost you in lost revenue and damage to your brand. An optimized redesign generates an average 5.5% lift in revenue, according...
Natural consumers have always been savvy, but that savviness is expanding as the general population becomes more health conscious and fringe lifestyles such as vegetarian, vegan and gluten free move to the mainstream. While not everyone is embracing these lifestyles, the beverage aisle is where all these different types of...
Not all retail stores are under pressure. One new chain is expanding. Based on a successful formula, the chain plans to add 100 new 10,000-square-foot stores this year for a total of more than 970 units. The stores are called “Ulta Beauty” (Ulta, not Ultra, notice) and offer makeup, skin...
