In this educational session from the Naturally Informed virtual event Reimagining Botanicals: Mastering the Market, Master Herbalist Paul Schulickexplores healing plant actives, with a look at how to harmonize your microbiome and immune system with phytoactive synergy.
A late September survey of independent natural products retailers across the country about their workforces reveals common problems, continuing pressures, and some silver linings. Midwest Retailer: “Staffing keeps us up at night.” “Staffing is the number one thing that keeps us up at night. In the old days, you could...
Lack of Female Representation in Research: Problems & Solutions explores why women are underrepresented in clinical trials, as well as in academic research and leadership roles. What is the state of female representation in research on nutraceuticals? Why are women underrepresented? And what are the deeper implications of this for...
Washington, D.C.—A new leadership series hosted by the Natural Products Association (NPA) is allowing board members to share their insights on top issues impacting the natural products industry, according to a press release from NPA. Existing conversations include: A two-part series (1, 2) featuring Mark LeDoux, Chairman of NPA and...
The nutraceutical and food workplace seem to be evolving to different types of platforms. Many CEOs have commented that even though the future (with COVID-19) is still uncertain, employees have learned to work on a remote basis. In the beginning, there was a lack of productivity, but as businesses have...
Five years ago, I started Social Nature to help people make the switch to better products on their next shopping trip. Many people think that with all the talk about sustainable consumption it’s mainstream, but in 2019 only 17% of the average North American's basket contained products that were sustainably...
Los Angeles, CA — Marc Washington, the newly minted CEO of Irwin Naturals, took a break from a sales summit in Park City, UT, to discuss his plans for the family-owned business he came onboard to propel into the future. An Ivy League-educated executive with deep operational, finance and business...
Savvy retailers want and need brands to up their game — to provide true category leadership. This does not mean brands need to spend money they currently do not have to invest in expensive tools. On the contrary, retailers need brands to educate them on who their shoppers are, how...
There’s an old saying, “Youth is wasted on the young.” As an independent natural products retailer, you probably wish you could hire someone who possesses the wisdom that comes with age, but with the back muscles of a high school wrestler. Because retail is a physical sport, you must recruit...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Just like the body needs high-quality nutrients to function at its best, the mind and soul need inspiration. To me, inspiration is the single most important factor in our ability to achieve a healthy mix of happiness and productivity, both at home and professionally. Luck, talent and determination all play...
