More than 65,000 registered attendees and 3,000 exhibiting companies gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center March 7-11 for Natural Products Expo West. Natural and organic foods and beverages; clean beauty and home products; and nutritional supplements and ingredients were on display, with industry members throughout the supply chain gathering to learn about the latest research and innovations.

Natural Grocers is debuting its Personalized Shopping Experience at select stores. As part of the free service, a Nutritional Health Coach (NHC) will guide consumers as they shop, sharing product knowledge and recommending products that will help support each shopper's personal wellness goals.

A YouGov survey commissioned by Neutral Foods, the nation’s first carbon neutral food company, revealed that 86% of adults in the United States feel the planet is worth saving, and that of those 86%, more than half (51%) agree that protecting the planet is important, but they feel they are unable to help. 

In 2022, the Gluten Intolerance Group's (GIG)  Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) third-party gluten-free certification program certified 9,300 products from more than 800 brands worldwide. 

There's a lot happening in the natural products industry. Find out about the latest certifications, expansions, research, and more!

Ownership of Mastel’s Health Foods, an independently owned health food store, is being taken over by general manager Lauren Gaffney and marketing manager Alina Hornfeldt. 

Organic Produce Network has released its State of Organic Produce 2022 report. The 72-page report provides an overall view of organic produce retail performance in 2022. It also offers specific insights into the top 20 organic produce categories.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has released its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report for the 2022 fiscal year. 

Who is moving up and who is moving on in the natural products industry? Find out!