Independent retailers, and especially those in the natural space, are the lifeblood of the communities they serve. They typically have a strong commitment to the community, sustainability, local schools and causes, and educating their loyal customers about brands specifically designed to meet their needs. Independent natural retailers fill a void...
Turning 50 is a milestone birthday and an independent family-owned company that can grow to a half-billion in sales by “doing the right thing” warrants some examination. How the late Elwood Richard founded NOW in 1968 as a house brand for the Fruitful Yield Health Foods stores is a story...
A family-owned business has a 3 in 10 chance of making it past the first generation. As NOW celebrates its 50th year, the milestone can be attributed to the ongoing vision of founder Elwood Richard. He wanted to make natural products affordable to everyone, followed the Golden Rule, and knew...
The industry’s premier natural products event is back and better than ever! The Natural Product Association’s 2nd Annual Big Natural features new content that addresses the critical intersection of business innovation, regulatory, compliance and legal challenges currently facing the industry. Join your peers on June 6 - 7, 2018 at...
After finalizing the $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods Market in record time this summer, Amazon.com is taking the biggest player in the natural channel to places it’s never been. On Amazon time, what would take some companies a year to accomplish happens in a month — or even less.
What is a meal kit? A meal kit lets people actively make a meal without having to first assemble all the fixings, and answers the question, “How can I serve a meal quickly and conveniently, yet still feel involved in the process?” The fresh ingredients, from flesh proteins to veggies,...
You may have been told you need sales performance reports to better manage your natural business, but where do you start? It’s important to understand not all reports are useful and the wrong reports will only serve to confuse and distract you. This is why you need to understand what...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]WholeFoods editor-in-chief Laurie Petersen talks to NOW CEO Jim Emme at Natural Product Expo East 2017 about the company's 50th Anniversary and its goals.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/4o6errvf32U"][/vc_column][/vc_row]...
The Chobani Food Incubator is in its second year, and will be helping seven food and beverage companies challenge their respective industries, according to CNBC. The seven companies were selected out of 550 applicants, and will each be receiving $25,000. Chobani’s Food Incubator program offers support, guidance, and resources to...
Raw materials determine the quality of any finished product. This is something responsible manufacturers of dietary supplements, food and cosmetics understand and therefore strive for the highest standards when sourcing their ingredients. Of course, not every manufacturer has the same standards and many conventional mainstream products continue to sell genetically...
