[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There’s something truly special about a Natural Choice Award. The honorees in all 18 categories are selected by retailers who choose the products that have made the greatest impact on their business for the year. Some of the names you’ll recognize. Bluebonnet Nutrition Corp. takes home the trophy for Full...
A large number of consumers are modifying their diets, eating less meat and dairy and more fruits and vegetables. Some make the switch to an entirely vegan or plant-based lifestyle, but still more are flexible about what they can or cannot eat. “A third of the population considers themselves to...
By Jay Jacobowitz and Laurie Petersen Sponsored by A record number of independent natural and organic products retailers responded to the WholeFoods Magazine 40th Annual Retailer Survey. Here are highlights of the results and you can see how your store stacks up against its peers. For this year’s survey, conducted...
Diet and exercise are the most essential factors in maintaining a healthy weight. However, more consumers are opting for dietary supplements to aid in weight loss; and as product transparency becomes increasingly more important, so do natural ingredients in these weight management products. In a study by Persistence Market Research...
What a tumultuous year in the food business! On April 10, 2017, activist investor Jana Partners announces an 8.8% stake in Whole Foods Market and pressures the retailer to sell after a long string of declines in quarterly same-store sales; a key retail metric. Before the end of that month,...
Since ancient times, ashwagandha has been thought to be one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurvedic healing. The word ashwagandha means “smell of horse,” referring to the distinct smell of the root. Many believe that the herb imparts the strength of a stallion. It is often prescribed by ayurvedic...
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...
Astaxanthin, a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment, is a powerful antioxidant with a multitude of health and beauty benefits. Known for its distinctive red pigment, astaxanthin reduces free radicals in the body and protects cells against oxidation (1). Astaxanthin is used for eye support, brain health and immune support. Astaxanthin can...
Our appearance is a reflection of our health. Many people have changed their diets, removing processed foods, meat and gluten because they have found a correlation between certain foods and the way their bodies react both internally as well as in their physical appearance. Nutricosmetics also rely on this idea...
Stress. Overwork. Too much salt. Sedentary lifestyle. Genetics. Many factors contribute to cardiovascular disease but there are ways to help your customers stave off the effects by using nutritional supplements and practicing better eating habits. Let’s start with high blood pressure, or the more formally known “hypertension.” New guidelines from...
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