A preview of Expo West events, with advice for covering the show from key natural products retailers.It’s that time of the year again! Natural Products Expo West, hosted by New Hope Natural Media, is once again coming to the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA from Thursday, March 7th to...
Give your customers the tools they need to include their pets in their natural lifestyles.Most pet owners say they are willing to do anything to give their pets long, healthy, happy lives, just like they would for their human family members. So, why feed, reward or supplement them with anything...
Hot regulatory/legislative issues for 2013 and how to get your voice heard about them.The pressure is on. You are charged with making an important decision about an issue that affects millions of people. Worse, you’re really not well versed on all its complex potential ramifications. Wouldn’t it be great to...
A rundown of the foods and products that can help your customers to digest easy.Those determined to flip the script on their digestive woes will first need to learn which types of food are up to the task. They’ll want to know how, by changing or adding to their diet,...
Fill your food aisles with delectable and nutritious treats.Try to convince your customers that healthful food that also manages to satisfy is more than myth. It might be a difficult task. Our processed food culture conspires to make these compatible qualities feel mutually exclusive. “However, when we move our taste...
According to the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), over 400 registered green logos exist worldwide (1). Most consumers say they are more likely to buy products with green seals, says NMI (1), and there are good reasons why. Certifications help a product standout in saturated markets. Seals that consumers trust...
Empower your customers to create their own world of spice.With a wide enough selection and a nudge in the right direction, even your most cooking-averse customers will find themselves dashing in the sea salt and peppering over the stew. The spice suggestions to follow will surely bring variety to their...
Private label, done right, can do wonders for your store.The financial figures are getting more and more impressive. Private label food and beverage sales surpassed $98 billion in the United States in 2011, according to Packaged Facts (1). That accounts for 17.6% of total food and beverage sales. This doesn’t...
While some retail sectors are making the best of stagnant or declining sales, the natural/organic industry is a standout. Natural and organic products retailers hold a unique place in the lives of consumers. Even if shoppers have less financial security than they did in years past, there’s no lack of...
What’s new in the natural dessert aisle?Without question, preferences in the dessert category follow the flavor trends and movements taking place in the food industry at large. Savory, for some, is the new sweet, while others look to get creative by cooking up some sweet concoctions for themselves. It’s also...
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