[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Regenerative Agriculture” is a new buzz phrase—but those treating it as just another passing trend are seriously miscalculating. It’s not a marketing term—it’s a movement, and experts stress that it’s one we all need to get behind. [caption id="attachment_69418" align="alignright" width="235"] Regenerative farmng in action. Courtesy of MegaFood.[/caption] “The fact...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Unlike some of the other diets WholeFoods has covered in the past few months—Mediterranean and Plant-Based come to mind—Whole30 has a precise definition, an exact set of rules, and a thorough list of don’t-eats. The concept: Eat whole foods for 30 days, which the diet’s creators say is the time...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Move over meat...more Americans are branching out and opting for “flexitarian” lifestyles, eating both traditional meat and plant-based alternatives—and, according to a report from data analytics company Nielsen, these consumers are ushering in a new area of protein consumption (1). The Nielsen report, titled “The F Word: Flexitarian is Not...
Our kids are our future and they are the future of the natural product’s industry. We need to ensure that we don’t overlook them in our merchandising and marketing. This country has a serious epidemic. Childhood obesity and related problems plague our youth. Strategies that teach kids about the importance...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Inflammation, low energy, hormonal imbalances...our go-go-go, high-pressure days have many of us suffering from these and other negative effects of stress. And while modern-day living may have gotten us into the mess, a time-tested superfood can help get us out: mushrooms. These medicinal gems are growing in popularity as the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Delicious dollops and drizzles, spicy toppings, savory stir-ins...at the Summer Fancy Food Show, which took place at the Javits Convention Center in New York City from June 23 to 25, brands were on hand to showcase their sauces and condiments—and WholeFoods was there to learn about the latest and sample...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Moms’ top 3 wish list for kids: A strong immune system, a healthy diet, quality sleep. That was the finding of the DSM Global Kids Usage and Attitude Study, which surveyed more than 7,400 mothers of children ages 4 to 12 to determine parents’ top health interests for their little...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the Summer Fancy Food Show spotlighting so much mmm in New York City, we can’t get gourmet off our minds. Fancy Food is the largest specialty food display in the country, featuring more than 180,000 products including confections, cheese, coffee, snacks, spices, ethnic, natural, organic and more. There’s a...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Plant-based diets are growing steadily more exciting, for both consumers and retailers—as proof, consider a survey from Euromonitor International that found that meat substitutes were worth $19.5 billion globally in 2018 (1). That being said, growing interest does not equal growing education. A survey from the IFIC Foundation found that...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Mediterranean diet has been called the healthiest in the world, and has been named the easiest to follow by US News & World Report. In fact, out of eight categories, it was #1 in six of them, including Best Diets Overall and Easiest Diets to Follow (1). It can...
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