Seattle, WA- Amazon has announced to businesses that it will be taking less commission from the sales of non-perishable grocery items priced at $15 or less from 15% to 8% for the next year. While Amazon has declined to comment on their rationale, analysts speculate the reasoning behind their actions...
Baltimore, MD — The 32nd Annual Natural Products Expo East took place on Sept. 14-16 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Overall, trend-wise, not much has changed since Natural Products Expo West in March, but Expo East is a great place to get a sense of what trends continue to hold...
As I’m sure you are aware, plant-based foods have experienced profound growth in the marketplace. According to the Plant Based Foods Association, with data commissioned from Nielsen, the plant-based food category is valued at $3.1 billion across all channels, an 8.1% growth from the previous year (1). This growth was...
What’s Selling is a monthly review of the best-selling products determined from unit sales at six natural products stores rotated from a base of selected stores. The intention is to provide indications of sales trends.
The Foraging Fox has released a line of beetroot ketchup. They come in original, made with beetroot apples and a hint of spice; hot, infused with chilli and horseradish; and smoked flavors. It’s free from gluten, GMOs, yeast, artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, artificial flavors. Suite E, 2nd Floor, The Octagon,...
The National Chicken Council (NCC) filed a petition asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to free them from the 140 birds-per-minute cap set by the Obama administration. The NCC says the limit was “arbitrary” and is setting the poultry industry back in the global marketplace, according to NBC News.
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...
After attending the Annual Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, I am more confident than ever that eating out, especially while traveling, is going to get healthier. The event sponsored by the California Restaurant Association was filled with celebrity chefs and brands in the...
Like most relationships, my love affair with Whole Foods started off great. I loved the narrative: three hippies get together in the mid-1980’s to start a store that’s an alternative to “Big Food” — a store devoted to selling foods that actually make a difference to your health. Beautiful, organic...
T he U.S. Food and Drug Administraton (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) don’t regulate every food label out there, which is where third parties step in and certify products, with standards that may even exceed government organizations. Types of Certifications Organic. This is a certification regulated by USDA...
