Beloit, WI—Tastes that offer novelty, indulgence, and health benefits will drive consumer purchase in the U.S. in 2022, according to Kerry. This will lead to interesting flavor combinations—Kerry predicts beer blended with kombucha and sage, and chocolate milkshakes with lavender and chilies. The insights come from Kerry’s Global Taste Charts...
London, England—Upcycled food products are expected to take off in 2022, according to Ecovia Intelligence. The group is predicting a surge in consumer demand as awareness rises, products become more visible, and the industry receives investments. New product launches and standards are already making upcycled foods more visible: ReGrained, Take...
Washington, D.C.—Fairtrade America, an independent third-party certification that partners with farmers and workers to negotiate better working conditions, has released five key trends that will impact how brands source ingredients and work to have a larger impact on people and planet in 2022. Shoppers are increasingly looking for ethically sourced...
Digital Edition Editorial: 2021 by the Numbers What’s Selling Tip of the Month: 3 Quick Tips to Boost Sales SPECIAL SECTION: 2022 Success Toolkit, with input from leading industry associations, WholeFoods columnists, and more! New Year's Resolution Helpers! Supplement Highlights: Acid Reflux Relief Herb of the Month: Black Pepper...
The consumer drives all—including panic buying We must view 2021 through the eyes of the 2020 pandemic lockdowns. Many retailers—of food, clothing, electronics, and more—saw decreases in 2021 without the panic-driven hoarding that boosted 2020 sales. Because of this sales anomaly, many retailers preferred to compare their 2021 results to...
In 2022, wellness is going to be driving the major trends in the industry. Everyone’s pursuit of wellness will be different, however, and these are some of the top trends to watch for in the coming year. Clean Food and Beverage Promote Transparency Many clean foods and beverages are...
Four in 5 Americans now use supplements. That’s the major takeaway from the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) 2021 Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements. That 80% is the all-time high since CRN has been conducting this survey, and marks a 7-point increase over 2020. “Supplement usage among Americans has steadily increased...
NielsenIQ has released a new Global Health and Wellness Report, with a focus on seven key future forces that could influence health and wellness over the next 5+ years. “The future of health-focused products will center around people, the plant, purpose and prosperity," said Genevieve Aronson, NielsenIQ Global Head of Thought Leadership,...
After two years, industry members finally gathered in person for Natural Products Expo East 2021. This expo consisted of dreamers and doers; people who are revolutionizing the health and wellness industry. The core of every company is a team coming up with creative ideas, pioneering trends, and pushing the boundaries.
Lakewood, CO—Natural Grocers has revealed its sixth annual Top 10 Nutrition Trends predictions, according to a press release, compiled by Natural Grocers’ Nutrition Education team, consisting of health and wellness experts ranging from Registered Dietitians to Certified Natural Foods Chefs, in collaboration with Natural Grocers’ purchasing and analytics teams. By...
