Vitamins and dietary supplements are more popular than ever. With so many different products, it can be difficult to decipher what’s right for you. That’s why it was great to see some of the emerging as well as established brands within the category at ECRM’s Vitamin, Weight Management & Sports...
It was wonderful to see the trends emerging from the ECRM programs for Deli, Dairy, Bakery, Frozen Foods, and Private Label. Ethnic flavors and offerings are expanding in the fresh areas of the store as well as plant-based, and flexitarian options. Sarah Davidson, Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage...
It was fun to see the trends during ECRM’s Convenience program, held virtually earlier this year. Snacks, beverages, frozen, dairy, hand sanitizers, cannabidiol (CBD), health and beauty care suppliers and more presented new programs to retailers and distributors from the convenience channel. "Impulse products continue to be a huge part...
It was great to see new trends during the virtual event of ECRM Baking & Breakfast, Condiments, Sauces and Spreads Winter Program in February 2022. Categories included baking mixes, flour, frostings, oils, spices, seasonings, nuts & chips, breakfast syrups, cereals, granolas, pancake and waffle mixes, sauces and spreads such as...
It was fun to see the beverage trends before they hit the shelves during ECRM’s Winter Beverage program, held virtually in February of 2022. Shoppers want eco, socially conscious brands and innovative packaging. They are also seeking healthier alternatives. Beverage companies are meeting their demands. “Everyone wants to know what...
This year ECRM hosted their skin care, bath, cosmetics, and natural beauty program online. We explored new trends with the brands that are revolutionizing the industry with their innovative products in natural and organic skin care and cosmetics. We covered a variety of brands and trends in part one of...
This year ECRM hosted their virtual skin care, bath, cosmetics, and natural beauty program. We explored new trends with the brands that are revolutionizing the industry with their innovative products in natural and organic skin care and cosmetics. Twinlab Consolidation Corporation, established in 1968, is an industry-focused health and wellness...
The ECRM Suncare, Personal Care, Grooming, Oral & Travel/Trial Program was held as a virtual event and introduced great brands with products that highlight many health benefits. Craig Chmielowicz, Senior Vice President at ECRM for Health and Beauty Care, shared his thoughts: "Consumers are more knowledgeable about ingredients than ever before. Much...
As the world slowly gets back to normal, so do our food shelves. ECRM hosted a Frozen Foods; Store Brand; and Deli, Dairy and Bakery program for companies within those categories to meet and present new and innovative products to buyers across all retail channels. "We were thrilled with the turnout...
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...
