After a long two years, Natural Products Expo West 2022 was finally back in person and better than ever. The show was full of exciting, better-for-you brands that are revolutionizing the wellness sector, filled with unique ideas and improved functional products. They are being eco-conscious through plant-based ingredients and applying regenerative and sustainable methods to...
The much-anticipated Consumer Electronic Show occurred in Las Vegas, NV, at the beginning of the year. Although it looked different than years prior, it was great to be back in person and see the latest and greatest from some of the most innovative brands in the world. A few trends...
With everyone at home more often over the past two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, we noticed a major uplift in consumer home and houseware trends, both on the design and innovation side as well as the purchasing side. Consumers used their time at home to upgrade their Dutch ovens,...
KeHE Distributors announced the return of its holiday show. The digital portion of the event will be held June 9-21 on KeHE CONNECT, and the in-person event is scheduled to take place in Chicago, IL at McCormick Place from June 15-16 (KeHE continues to monitor and assess the evolving impact...
Lycored is encouraging beauty and wellness industry members to reflect on the wonders of water by contemplating the beauty of everyday puddles and create eye-catching pictures of water. Lycored shared news that the has company partnered with the Pothole Gardener—a project that creates gardens in puddles as a respite from...
Los Angeles—Miyoko’s Creamery, Animal Outlook, and Mercy for Animals have partnered to create an online toolkit that serves as a resource to help animal farmers transition their farms to plant-focused operations. Mercy For Animals’ Transfarmation project has helped farmers transition to plant-focused farming, growing both hemp and mushrooms, while Miyoko’s Dairy Farm...
Chicago, IL—ADM is committing to achieve 100% deforestation-free supply chains by 2025—shaving five years off its previous target date. The company shared in a press release that the accelerated timeline applies to direct and indirect sourcing of all commodities from every country in ADM’s supply chain. Already making progress: ADM...
A Dozen Cousins announced expansion into REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) nationwide, advancing its goal in bringing diversity to the outdoors. Starting in April, A Dozen Cousins globally inspired rice and beans will be available to shop in-store at REI locations across the U.S. Each year, A Dozen Cousins offers a...
Secaucas, NJ—MartinBauer announced that, along with all companies in the nature network, it is taking responsibility for CO2 emissions, pledging to cut emissions from its business operations and lessen its carbon footprint by 2030. The nature network, a group of corporations that offer botanical products and services, is striving to prevent emissions where possible,...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Plant-based foods sales grew to $7 billion, a 43% increase, in the past two years,” shares Julie Emmett, Senior Director of Marketplace Development, Plant Based Foods Association. “This growth is 2.5 times faster than total food sales and indicates a fundamental shift in consumer adoption of plant-based foods into their...
