When you are a regional grocer these days, the landscape is tough. You have to worry about supply chain issues, big box stores, other local competition, and the growing giant competitor out there, Amazon. It feels like Amazon is putting its hand into every single category. It can be frustrating...
The performance and energy drink market once had a fairly niche customer base (i.e. gamers, people looking to stay awake studying or partying, and athletes), and these caffeine-loaded beverages have long held a decidedly unhealthy reputation. However, the market has expanded exponentially in recent years—and created a major opportunity for...
Four in 5 Americans now use supplements. That’s the major takeaway from the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) 2021 Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements. That 80% is the all-time high since CRN has been conducting this survey, and marks a 7-point increase over 2020. “Supplement usage among Americans has steadily increased...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the New Year here, customers will be walking in with resolutions to exercise more, stress less, and find a healthier diet to bolster it all. Our experts have come through with tips to pass along, a look at what’s new, and information to make sure you can help your...
Acid reflux: The painful condition wherein stomach acid and food flow from the stomach back up into the esophagus, which can cause sore throats, hoarseness, and heartburn, and, if it occurs chronically, gastroesphageal reflux disorder (GERD) (1). And while it’s generally considered to come from an excess of acid, it...
Supermarkets saw private label sales of $73.1 billion in 2020, according to Statista—and consumer perception is favorable, with 87% of U.S. consumers feeling that private label is “just as good if not even better” than national brands (1). The Hartman Group’s Brand Ambition: Food and Beverage Private Brands & Beyond report...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The words “customer” and “employee” don’t seem to fit when talking about the people who make up the community at Marlene’s Market & Deli. Everyone who walks through the doors at Marlene’s is treated much more personally. It’s been like that since the start, when Marlene Beadle opened her first...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Gone are the days when consumers just wanted a hit of hydration and maybe a touch of sweet indulgence from their beverages. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, people were looking to packaged drinks to deliver a nutritional punch with ingredients to help boost energy, promote mental focus, and soothe stress.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] COVID-19 has raised awareness about the importance of regenerative agriculture. Please discuss the most pressing issues. Tom Newmark, Chairman, The Carbon Underground: “We have known for some time, to borrow the title of epidemiologist Dr. Rob Wallace’s recent book, that ‘Big Farms Make Big Flu.’ We have known enough...
As the threat of COVID-19 continues to loom, consumers are more motivated than ever to reduce or eliminate processed sugar from their diets: A recent Consumer First survey showed that 87% of consumers are trying to limit their sugar consumption (1). “Consumers are concerned about the negative impact sugar has...
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