What’s Selling is our monthly review of what our retailers nationwide say is selling well in their stores. This month, we’ve compiled data from April to June to see what was popular in the second quarter of 2012. In the Supplement category, the products having the biggest impact on the...
Las Vegas, NV—In keeping with tradition, the Natural Products Association (NPA) will honor several outstanding individuals later this month at the Natural Products MarketPlace tradeshow, held here June 14–16. Michael T. Murray, N.D., is the 2012 winner of one of NPA’s highest honors: the President’s Award. The designation is given...
San Diego, CA—Jimbo’s…Naturally!, comprised of four natural retail outlets in San Diego County, is the official selection for WholeFoods Magazine’s Retailer of the Year in 2012. Since its first store was founded by Jim “Jimbo” Someck in 1984, newer locations have flourished into valued presences in their communities on the...
On April 24, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to 10 manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements containing dimethylamylamine (DMAA). DMAA is commonly found in sports and weight-loss supplements. FDA stated in the letters that DMAA, also known as geranium extract or methylhexanamine, was not submitted...
Laguna Beach, CA—Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D., scientific editor/author of WholeFoods’ Vitamin Connection column and well-known nutrition researcher, and fish oil authority Jorn Dyerberg, M.D., DMSc., have co-authored a new book about omega-3s that is due out this summer. The Missing Wellness Factors—EPA and DHA, published by Basic Health Publications, is...
Pittsburgh, PA—First-quarter sales for GNC Holdings Inc. better than expected. Revenues were $624.3 million, which was 23% higher than they were last year at this time. These increases were seen in all areas, from retail (22% growth) to franchise sales (up 31%) to manufacturing and wholesale (18% higher). The chain...
South Plainfield, NJ—WholeFoods Magazine has partnered with Canadean and ICD Research to give you answers to some of your most pressing questions about today’s market. The new WholeFoods Magazine Market Research Store offers detailed reports about current consumer trends and emerging markets. Founded in 1973, Canadean uses a research methodology...
Chicago, IL—According to recent Mintel research, more than half of consumers are reporting that it is more important to buy local produce than organic. Mintel’s Global New Products Database has data showing products with a natural/organic claim have declined 58% between 2008–2011. Vegetable products with the same claim are doing...
Berkeley, CA—Maker of organic macaroni and cheese and other organic comfort foods, Annie’s, Inc., based here, has had a successful initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. Stock prices climbed 89% on its first day of trading to nearly $40/share, raising $95 million for the company. The 22...
The Natural Products Association of Washington, D.C., (NPA) has approved its 800th certification of products and ingredients under the popular Natural Seal program. A.C. Grace Company received the 2011 Corporate Vision Award from the American College for Advancement in Medicine. In other news, the company relaunched a more user-friendly...
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