Washington, D.C.—Pantry loading and supply shortages were a major issue during the pandemic, but the Organic Trade Association (OTA) reports that its latest Organic Industry Survey shows consumers returned to more stable, buy-as-you-need shopping patterns in 2021. Among the findings shared by OTA in a press release: Between 2020 and...
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...
Arnhem, Netherlands—Cake for breakfast? According to Innova Market Insights' Flavors by Occasion report, consumers are seeking indulgent flavors—and those treat-inspired are seeing the strongest growth in foods commonly eaten at breakfast, such as cereals, bread, and dairy. What's trending, specifically? The flavor currently leading in cereal products (breakfast cereals and cereal...
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) announced that five updated entries have been posted to the AHPA Botanical Safety Handbook 2nd Ed, an online reference source with safety information on over 500 species of herbs, derived from data compiled from clinical trials, pharmacological and toxicological studies, medical case...
In this episode of The Natural View, WholeFoods Editor-in-Chief Maggie Jaqua and Todd Pauli of 24 Stories Marketing get a sneak peek at what's in store for the 9th AHPA Botanical Congress, taking place virtually May 24, 2021. This year's theme, "Botanicals in the time of COVID," will cover a wide range of pressing...
Anyone in the dietary supplement industry can attest to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the dramatic sales increase of dietary supplements. Sales were $48 billion in 2019, then grew to $52 billion in 2020, and are projected to reach $58 billion this year (1). Among these increased sales,...
Earlier this year, companies in the Center Store industry—which included Snacks, Confectionery, Beverages, Dry Grocery including Baking, Canned Foods, Breakfast, Coffee/Tea & Cocoa, Condiments & Dressings, Dry & Boxed Foods, Sauces & Spreads categories—met and presented their products and capabilities to buyers from across all retail channels at a virtual...
Earlier this year, ECRM hosted their virtual Coffee, Tea and Cocoa, Winter Program, providing the best way to ensure quality face-to-face time throughout the pandemic. Coffee and tea has become a morning ritual that is so important to so many people, especially in these more isolated times where we are...
Earlier this year at ECRM’s Snack, Winter Program, companies in the snack industry including met and presented new items to buyers from across all retail channels. We met with the brands and learned what is hot and new in the snack world, and we discovered new trends that we can't wait to see on shelves. ...
