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SPINS Market Update

Social Media and Current Events Take a Toll on Shoppers’ Health

Doom scrolling, a constant influx of information, and even the blue light from devices are leaving shoppers with an inability to shut off their brain to relax and sleep at night.

November 27, 2023

Haleigh Resetar

In this SPINS Market Update, find out what's trending in the mental wellness space.

Supplement Highlights

5 Natural Eye Health Helpers

The eye health supplements market is growing. Find out what's trending.

November 27, 2023

Rebecca Viscomi

What's trending in the nutritional supplements market for eye health support? Take a look!

Herb of the Month: Shilajit

Due to its effects at restoring balance and energy, shilajit is now being celebrated as a super nutrient.

October 30, 2023

Jeffrey Burke, ND, MH, CNC, CHS

Due to its effects at restoring balance and energy, shilajit is now being celebrated as a super nutrient.

The word Vitamin D with a small cup of Vitamin D3 capsules on it. Close up.

Trade Secrets

Geek Squads Unite “All 4 Vitamin D”

October 17, 2023

Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association

Organic & Natural Health Association offers an update on the collaborative and ongoing “All 4 Vitamin D” campaign, and is issuing a call to action to request that vitamin D3 be added into SNAP.

Mix of ripe fresh organic vegetable in the wooden box on the soil

More Than Sustenance

The wellbeing of all living systems is interconnected. Food production has untapped potential to restore our collective and planetary health, despite a century of industrial degradation.

October 10, 2023

Megan Westgate, Non-GMO Project

Food production has untapped potential to restore our collective and planetary health, despite a century of industrial degradation, says Megan Westgate, Non-GMO Project. Read on for her insights.

Considering Gender-Based Communication Differences When Developing Gender-Specific Brands

October 10, 2023

Susan J. Hewlings, Ph.D., RD and Douglas S. Kalman, Ph.D., RD

When developing gender-specific products and designing the marketing associated with them, understanding gender-specific communication nuances would be advantageous in creating targeted messages and strategies.

JECFA’s Conflict of Interest on Aspartame

JECFA has once again declared that the toxic artificial sweetener aspartame is “safe” at the acceptable daily intake (ADI) amount of 40 mg/kg of body weight.

September 25, 2023

Scott C. Tips

JECFA has once again declared that the toxic artificial sweetener aspartame is “safe” at the acceptable daily intake (ADI) amount of 40 mg/kg of body weight.

Herb of the Month: Saw Palmetto

Known for its positive effects on the urinary and reproductive systems, and prostate health, saw palmetto offers a variety of benefits.

September 25, 2023

Jeffrey Burke, ND, MH, CNC, CHS

Known for its positive effects on the urinary and reproductive systems, and prostate health, saw palmetto offers a variety of benefits.

Dysfunctional Bureaucracy? Industry leaders and senators outline concerns with FDA

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finally responded to a citizen petition submitted on March 7, 2023, by the Natural Products Association (NPA) and Alliance for Natural Health (ANH)...well, sort of responded.

September 25, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finally responded to a citizen petition submitted on March 7, 2023, by the Natural Products Association (NPA) and Alliance for Natural Health (ANH). Get updated on the latest.

Merchandising Insights

What Can Independents Learn From Other Retailers?

10 key takeaways for natural products retailers.

August 23, 2023

Jay Jacobowitz

Independent natural retailers looking to stay in business can benefit from knowing what retailers in the other seven U.S. retail food channels are doing with natural products. Read on for 10 key insights.