A single common denominator in our lives is stress. It pervades the life of every individual in a variety of ways and it can affect our overall health in negative ways. Chronic stress creates overstimulation that exhausts us physically and impacts our immune function, making us vulnerable to disease. There...
Minerals are essential to the human body’s growth and development. They can be obtained from food, fortified food products, and supplements. The body uses minerals to keep the bones, muscles, heart, and brain functioning properly, and also for creating enzymes and hormones (1). Humans need different amounts of each mineral...
We asked people from different industry perspectives to share their insights and expectations for the natural products industry in 2018. The Independent Retailer Corinne Shindelar, President/CEO, Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA), St. Paul, MN The Independent Natural Food Retailer has an excellent opportunity in 2018 and beyond. The acquisition...
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a major factor in doing business within the natural products industry. According to Sawaya Partners LLC — a law firm specializing in M&A — between 2012 and 2016, the number of transactions in the dietary supplement category nearly doubled, with 29 transactions valued at...
Digestive issues and conditions are becoming all too common. As a result, many consumers are turning to dietary supplements and different lifestyles like gluten-free or vegan to maintain a healthy digestive system. A study from the Center for Celiac Research and Treatment at the American Gastroenterological Association finds that 18...
Diane Ray, VP, strategic innovation, NMI (Natural Marketing Institute), Harleysville, PA, shares her thoughts on where the opportunity lies in the coming year. Boomers control the bulk of the wealth in the country yet everybody’s focused on millennials. Millennials will be the future and if you get them early and...
Corinne Shindelar, president/CEO of the Independent Natural FoodRetailers Association (INFRA) shares her insights and expectations for independent retailers in the coming year. The Independent Natural Food Retailer has an excellent opportunity in 2018 and beyond. The acquisition of Whole Foods Market by Amazon has basically opened the door even wider for...
According to a new report published by Transparency Market Research, marine oils, particularly the fish oil market, is expected to hit $1.7 billion by 2018 (1). Global awareness of the importance of omega-3 fatty acids was stated as the primary driver for the growth in this market. However, as consumers...
Mood can be supported through proper nutrition and supplements offer a great safe and natural option for your customers to get these nutrients. There are supplements that support memory and focus, reduce stress and combat brain fog. The consumer market for this area is quite broad. Of course, lifestyle can...
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.
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