Excess sugar is public health enemy #1 and as your customers seem to want to have their cake and eat it too, manufacturers are busily innovating to supply alternative sweeteners. Part of the heightened awareness is caused by growing government pressure. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has adapted...
The Natural Products Industry is anchored by a mission to promote health and wellness. Core to this mission are the independent natural product retailers who not only sell healthful products but also educate their clientele about these products and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This relationship with customers is...
It’s not enough to just taste good anymore. Industry trends are showing more consumers are looking for natural benefits as well. Plant-based drinks, those with novel ingredients and those that promote better health and environmental sustainability are making advances in the market. Linda Gilbert, chief executive officer, EcoFocus Worldwide L.L.C.,...
Whether having a fun day out or preparing for work or school, packing a healthy snack that is not only flavorful, but portable can at times be tough. With many traditional healthy treats needing to be prepared or required to be refrigerated, the additional work and weight can be quite...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Retailers casted their votes for the 15th annual WholeFoods Natural Choice Awards, and their voices were heard —now it is time to announce the winners! Each year, the Natural Choice Awards honors stand out natural products and companies for making a mark as a top seller at retailers — big...
Performing in-store demos is not only a valuable endeavor for brands that want to promote their products but can also be a great way for retailers to engage with customers. However, it takes more than just a few free samples to sell the natural products consumer. Here is what you...
It’s no secret that gluten-free, Paleo, vegan/vegetarian and plant-based lifestyle diets have been on a steady rise. Many of these lifestyle changes are motivated by specific health concerns, however more and more shoppers are browsing the shelves in hopes of improving their overall health through these lifestyle changes. With this,...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Genetically modified organisms (GMOs), to say the least, are a hot button issue. However, while the debate about the potential risks of GMOs continues to rage in the mainstream food industry, scientific community and political arena, within the natural products industry, the position is clear: NO GMOs. For this reason,...
Most consumers may be familiar with whole grains but fairly recently, ancient grains and sprouted grains have entered their nomenclature, adding another layer to how people make decisions about purchasing flours, breads and other baked goods. Ancient and sprouted grains have certain advantages nutritionally as well as greater tolerability for...
They are everywhere — culinary oils are trending on cooking blogs, magazines and shows. Where once mainstream supermarkets pretty much offered not many more choices than Wesson cooking oil, even these shelves are now sporting artisanal and gourmet oils. “Years ago, most people only thought of olive oil or canola...
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