Austin, TX—The Whole Foods Market Trends Council has revealed its predictions for 2023’s top 10 food trends. What does the council, which is made up of more than 50 Whole Foods Market team members, including local foragers, regional and global buyers, and culinary experts, see on the horizon for the...
A late September survey of independent natural products retailers across the country about their workforces reveals common problems, continuing pressures, and some silver linings. Midwest Retailer: “Staffing keeps us up at night.” “Staffing is the number one thing that keeps us up at night. In the old days, you could...
What started as a single market in 2014 has grown into a thriving chain of 71-stores strong just eight years later. Fresh Thyme Market first opened its doors in April of 2014 in Mount Prospect, IL, with a team of approximately 100 employees. Today, Fresh Thyme has locations across the...
Arnhem, Netherlands—Innova released its Top Ten Consumer Trends report for 2023. The top-ranking consumer trend was value, according to the Market Insights report. This trend comes as consumers adjust to financial hardship and turmoil. Currently, consumers are exploring money-saving strategies, such as selecting more affordable products and cooking at home.
Saint Paul, MN—National Co+op Grocers (NCG) has announced the winners of the 2022 Co-op Innovative Awards. Each recipient is “working to increase cooperative development in communities of color and communities living with low incomes.” The 2022 recipients are: Northside Residents Redevelopment Council, Minneapolis, $50,000. North American Students of Cooperation, Chicago,...
Saint Paul, MN—National Co+op Grocers (NCG) has announced three new members: SHARE Cooperative, Potsdam Consumer Co-op, and South Philly Food Co-op. With these new additions, NCG, a cooperative for retail food co-ops nationwide, now has 151 member co-ops across 38 states and 200 stores, and an annual revenue of nearly $2.4 billion. ...
Dallas, TX—After recently expanding its Colorado facility, KeHE Distributors has opened a new warehouse in Dallas. Nearly one million SF, the facility will offer 500 new employment and growth opportunities for the Texas community. “The opening of the new Dallas facility strengthens KeHE’s ability to deliver improved service levels to...
Beloit, WI—Immune, gut, and heart health still rank as main concerns for functional beverage consumers, while beauty and sports performance are on the rise, according to Kerry. The functional beverage market is expected to expand at 10.49% annually, reaching nearly $200 billion by 2026 (Food Institute 2021). Commenting on these...
New from Buchi: Living Energy functional beverage, offering a range of benefits from probiotics, medicinal mushrooms, and nootropics. Buchi's clean caffeine is naturally derived from green coffee bean extract from coffee beans that haven't been roasted. Available in varieties such as tart and tangy Raspberry Lime and invigorating Lemon Mint,...
Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle, is celebrating winter with the launch of two limited-edition seasonal treats reminiscent of falling snow and sweater weather: Brownie Brittle Peppermint and Brownie Brittle Hot Chocolate Marshmallow, each with 120 calories per serving. A twist on a classic holiday flavor, Brownie Brittle Peppermint is thin, light and...
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