A surprising way to encourage consumers to buy healthier foods? Fill the store with the scent of something decadent. Researchers from the University of South Florida College of Business, reporting in the Journal of Marketing Research, investigated whether ambient scent (or “scent marketing,” a tool used to influence consumer decision-making)...
Austin, TX -- Whole Foods Market’s seasoned trendspotters, global buyers and experts reveal their most anticipated food trends for 2019 -- Pacific Rim flavors, eco-conscious packaging, faux meat snacks and new varieties of hemp-infused products are among the food influences expected to take off in the next year. Pacific Rim...
Phoenix, AZ -- Sprouts Farmers Market reported $38 million in net income, a 19% increase from the same period in 2017, in its third quarter 2018 earnings report. Other financials saw increases, too. The company reported net sales of $1.3 billion, a 10% increase, driven by comparable store sales growth...
More consumers are opting to prepare meals at home rather than dining out. A study found that 72% of Americans cook from home four nights or more per week in an effort to save money, eat healthier and waste less food (1). As more people prepare home-cooked meals, the demand...
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.
La Tourangelle now offers an organic gourmet super food oil blend called Amazonian Nutriblend Oil, with sacha inchi oil, vitamin E and omega-3s. Non-GMO Project Verified and BPA- free, Amazonian Nutriblend Oil is safe for cooking vegan and vegetarian dishes and works well with meat dishes. Available in a 16.9...
Sky Valley International Sauces has a new line of Latin America inspired sauces including Salsa Verde, Taco, Enchilada, Hot Sauce and Mole Sauce. Sky Valley International Sauces also encompass India as well as unique Asia inspired flavors. 145 Cane Creek Blvd. Danville, VA 24540, www.organicvillefoods.com Published in WholeFoods Magazine August...
At an earnings call on Monday, Albertsons reported a $17.7 million net loss which, compared to last year’s $204.9 million loss for the same period, is a major improvement. According to Food Dive, Albertsons’ net sales are up 1% to $18.7 million. Same-store sales are up .2% and expected to...
Will a chronic worker shortage in the retail and hospitality trades cause managers to automate these jobs? With the unemployment rate at an 18-year low of 3.8%, these industries would hire more workers, but are having difficulty finding them. Struggling to hire, California burger chain, CaliBurger LLC, has brought in...
Cincinnati, OH — Kroger launched a new mobile app called OptUP, reports Food & Wine, meant to make picking up healthy foods and maintaining a healthy diet easier. This is different from their existing mobile shopping app. OptUP is “your virtual assistant for healthier shopping.” It encourages its users to...
