A kaleidoscope of culture. An icon of style. A destination that outdoes itself every time. The NY NOW Summer Market brought together brands, designers and buyers to connect and discover a world of inspiration. We got a firsthand look at the gift industry’s hottest debuts, high-end designs, and must-have wares.
Following a successful Winter Fancy Food earlier in the year, The Specialty Food Association’s June show, Summer Fancy Food, was back in person for the first time since 2019. A lot of the trends we spotted in February were still apparent, with many new added players. The upstairs was buzzing...
The health of the planet is now a top global concern, surpassing human health. That’s according to Innova’s Lifestyle & Attitude Survey. “For the first time ever, more consumers surveyed globally for Innova’s Lifestyle & Attitude Survey say health of the planet is their top global concern, rather than health of...
All around the world, people are worried. What used to be a fringe concern is now a top global issue, with fears over climate change escalating. According to the 2022 Mintel Consulting Sustainability Barometer, the number of global consumers who now cite climate change as a top three environmental concern...
WholeFoods Magazine invited companies in the natural products industry to showcase how they are going above and beyond with their environmental and social sustainability efforts. Read on for the latest efforts from companies throughout the supply chain (listed in alphabetical order), and get a glimpse at their goals for a...
KeHE named best employer for women KeHE Distributors was named one of America’s Best Employers For Women in Forbes’ annual ranking. Forbes teamed up with market research company Statista to survey 50,000 Americans—30,000 women and 20,000 men from different companies with at least 1,000 employees. Respondents were asked to rate their organization on...
Vista, CA—Dr. Bronner’s has released its eighth annual All-One! Report, which describes the company’s philanthropic efforts, environmental impact, and developments from 2021. The initiative was named “Leading with Heart.” In addition to outlining Dr. Bronner's support for activist efforts, this year's report gives an overview of the brand’s international donations through...
[caption id="attachment_91644" align="alignleft" width="239"] Angela Tedesco, author of Finding Turtle Farm, shares the books that have inspired her.[/caption] When I started farming in the 1990s, the local food system resurgence was just beginning. One of the first resources I found enlightening and inspiring was Gary Paul Nabhan’s book Coming Home...
Washington, D.C.—New findings from the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) suggest consumers interest in sustainability and plant-based continues to grow, and impacts their decisions and actions. The annual consumer research program report shows that in addition to interest in plant-based products, consumers are more favorable towards companies, farmers, and policymakers who are...
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is gearing up to host its 10th Botanical Congress virtually on August 16-17, 2022. This two-day virtual symposium, themed “Botanicals and Planet Earth, 2022,” will explore issues directly impacting companies and individuals conducting business in the botanical/herbal and dietary supplement industries. As this year...
