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2023 Trendspotting

Expo West 2023: 25 Trends to Watch

From plant-based proteins to sustainable packaging and so much more, here are some of the major trends we spotted and the brands leading the charge.

May 31, 2023

Nancy Trent

Earlier this year, the natural products industry gathered in Anaheim, CA, for the largest trade show in the naturals space, Natural Products Expo West. From plant-based proteins to sustainable packaging, here are some of the major trends we spotted and the brands leading the charge.

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Sustainability Solutions

Designing a More Sustainable Workspace

Dena Prastos, Founder & CEO of Indigo River, a transdisciplinary design studio focused on Climate Adaptation, shares smart strategies.

April 30, 2023

Connelly Jaqua

WholeFood Magazine's Connelly Jaqua consulted Dena Prastos, Founder & CEO of Indigo River, a transdisciplinary design studio focused on Climate Adaptation, to learn more about the importance of sustainable office space and materials to consider for an eco-friendly environment.

Survey: 86% of U.S. Adults Feel the Planet is Worth Saving

Consuming carbon neutral products is not only a great way for buyers to personally help the planet, but their support of sustainable companies will in turn help those companies continue to make a positive difference on the planet.

April 6, 2023

Connelly Jaqua

A YouGov survey commissioned by Neutral Foods, the nation’s first carbon neutral food company, revealed that 86% of adults in the United States feel the planet is worth saving, and that of those 86%, more than half (51%) agree that protecting the planet is important, but they feel they are unable to help.

Two IFF Health Ingredients Receive Upcycled Certification

July 20, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

New York, NY—Two ingredients from IFF Health, Go-Less Men and SoyLife Complex, have been certified by the Upcycled Certified Program and deemed eco-friendly. Transparency in Sourcing The Certified Program is part of the Upcycled Food Association’s verification process. What does this certification mean for the brand? “IFF is a long-devoted advocate...

Survey: Shoppers Going Green for the Holidays

November 23, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Will an increased interest in eco-consciousness have any effect on people’s gifting habits this holiday season? The experts at WeThrift set out to get the answer to that question, polling more than 1,000 global consumers. Some key findings, as outlined by WeThrift's analysts: Almost 4 in 10 people would search for an...

ECRM’S General Merchandising Programs: Trends to Watch

June 15, 2021

Nancy Trent

Sales of household cleaning and paper products have exploded over the last year. ECRM Connect’s General Merchandising programs are doing a major push to anniversary those sales for next year, allowing for brands to achieve the same results, if not better. The program helps brands push their products out through...

Moms Across America Seal Recognizes Organic, Eco-Friendly Brands

November 20, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Moms Across America (MAA)—a non-profit national coalition of moms with the motto "Empowered Moms, Healthy Kids" has launched the Moms Across America Gold Standard—a multi-tiered seal of approval for brands focused on organic practices and eco-friendly procedures. The goal, according to a press release: "to take the mystery out of...

Alter Eco Creates The Amazon Alliance to Protect the Amazon

September 17, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

San Francisco, CA—Alter Eco has gathered a coalition of eco-conscious brands to help protect the Amazon and drive awareness about how to counter the effects of deforestation, according to a press release. Alter Eco is protecting one tree in the Amazon for every product purchased during the month of September...

Consumers Are Making it a Green Christmas

December 10, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

This year, more consumers are "going green" for the holidays. USA Today reports that people are looking for non-wasteful gifts that won't harm the environment. A Nielsen report issued in November found that 68% of Americans said it's critical that businesses put programs in place to better the environment, and...

Packaging for the Greater Good

October 16, 2018

Laurie Petersen

At this year’s IFT Food Disruption Challenge in Chicago, Greg Clark, co-founder and CEO of Inductive Intelligence, LLC, took the stage to demonstrate a patented packaging technology that makes it possible to heat foods and drinks safely from anywhere using a wireless phone battery-charging device. While the demo did not...