Austin, TX—Joyful, energized, focused, relaxed...one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us are looking for more of that in our lives. According to a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Whole Foods Market, 85% of respondents would like to take steps to improve their overall ...
Chicago, IL—Consumer sentiment is on the rebound after a difficult 2020 impacted by dual health and financial crises. That's a top takeaway from the IRI's Q1 2021 Consumer Connect survey. Still, IRI reports, consumer sentiment and actual consumer shopping patterns are not in tune. IRI explains that despite a positive outlook,...
Food insecurity—defined by the USDA as a “lack of available financial resources for food for all members of the home”—is on the rise. Six in 10 Americans have experienced food insecurity at some point in their lives, according to research conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Herbalife Nutrition and Feed the Children.
Secaucus, NJ—SupplySide East has been postponed to August 24-25, according to a press release. The event will remain at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, NJ. In the meantime, SupplySide will be hosting a socially distanced pop-up event in Phoenix, AZ, on June 11, to serve the needs of the...
New York, NY—The Integrative Healthcare Symposium (IHS) has released new dates for its 2021 in-person conference, according to a press release. Originally scheduled for May 2-4, it will now be held September 18-20, at the New York Hilton Midtown, NY. The conference will follow a new date pattern: The exhibit...
Austin, TX—What's next for the beauty category? Consumers will continue to simplify in 2021 and beyond, according to the experts on Whole Foods Market's Trends Council. Their top 5 clean beauty trends for 2021: Beauty Goes Waterless: More beauty products are being packaged in solid, waterless formats to help minimize...
London, UK—A quarter of Americans are opting to follow sustainable diets to help tackle global warming and animal welfare issues, according to a new survey from Spoon Guru. Some highlights: 27% are actively choosing more sustainable food options to tackle global warming 15% are following a more eco-conscious diet to...
Chicago, IL—IFT21 is going digital. The Institute of Food Technologies (IFT) will transition the event to a fully digital experience, which will still take place July 19-21. The move is an effort to prioritize the health and safety of participants and community. “After thoughtful consideration, IFT’s Board of Directors made...
The Plant Based World Expo is rescheduling both its Europe show and its North America show, according to an announcement. “Our sole priority is to hold both Plant Based World Expos safely in 2021,” the announcement states. “There is an increasing concern among event organizers that indoor events may not...
Monterey, CA—The Organic Produce Summit (OPS) will now be taking place September 15-16, rather than mid-July as originally slated, according to a press release. OPS organizers, sponsors, and attendees worked with California state and county officials to assess the current COVID situation and determine the best course of action. “These...
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