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,...
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...
Wellness was top of mind and the hot topic at the recent NACDS (National Association of Chain Drug Stores) Total Store Experience in San Diego, August 20 - 22. The industry as a whole is really “cleaning up” its act. Nielsen reports indicate clean label foods and beverages account for...
By Andrew Mandzy, Director of Strategic Insights, Nielsen, and Ronak Sheth, Chief Customer Officer, Label Insight Over the last several years, consumers have demonstrated that they care about product transparency. A Label Insight survey found that 39% of shoppers would switch to buying brands that are more transparent. And according...
When we think of chronic illnesses, conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer are usually at the top of the list. Chronic pain is rarely, if ever, mentioned in this discussion. Statistically though, chronic pain sufferers far outnumber all three of these conditions combined. According to the Institute of...
I got an inside window to the state of school lunch earlier this year while spending time with Kindergarten and first grade students in an economically and culturally diverse community just outside New York City. Wearing my anthropologist researcher’s hat, I studied what came in and what went out. School...
According to a report by CNBC, grocers are starting to notice a shift in customer habits. Increasingly, customers are avoiding the center aisles and concentrating their purchases around the perimeter, choosing produce and other fresh food items such as bakery, deli, seafood and meat products over packaged foods. This is...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tick season is upon us and therefore the risk of contracting Lyme Disease is elevated. Dr. Ingram talks about his personal struggles with the disease and suggests you take the proper precautions with protective clothing choices and use Protec-X for repelling the pests.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/3wE6mftL9Cs"][/vc_column][/vc_row] This promotional video was provided and...
Purity Foods, Inc., a Hudson, MI-based processor of conventional and organic grains, has been acquired by Andersons, Inc. Grain Group, based in Maumee, OH. Certified by the Quality Assurance International (QAI) and the America Institute of Baking (AIB), Purity Foods is comprised of a two productions lines and a 650,000-bushel...
Whether having a fun day out or preparing for work or school, packing a healthy snack that is not only flavorful, but portable can at times be tough. With many traditional healthy treats needing to be prepared or required to be refrigerated, the additional work and weight can be quite...
