What’s Selling is our monthly review of what our retailers nationwide say is selling well in their stores. This month, we’ve compiled all the data since April to see what’s been popular this quarter. In Food, gluten-free (GF) dominated, even more than in past quarters. Every region reported that GF...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market has been named the WholeFoods Retailer of the Year for 2013. A chain of neighborhood grocery stores with the feel of an old-fashioned farmers market, Sprouts has 155 locations and counting as of April 2013. Customers can find everyday staples and value-priced specialty items in every...
Washington, D.C.—It has been 27 years since the Natural Products Association (NPA) revised its membership guidelines, and the association now feels it is time to make some changes. NPA recently announced a set of proposed changes to its bylaws to it feels would modernize the association. Members will have the...
New Chapter of Brattleboro, VT hosted a seminar to help clear up any rumors over the recent investment of Procter and Gamble (P&G) in the company. “We’re here to share our truth,” said Paul Schulick, founder of New Chapter, with CEO Kyle Garner nodding at his side. Schulick started off...
The Beer, Wine and Spirits Marketplace at Expo West hosted 23 companies showcasing new and interesting products, representing what the natural alcoholic beverage section of the industry has to offer from all over Europe and the United States. Some packaging trends that were presented in the Marketplace were wine companies...
The second annual Hall of Legends induction ceremony, honoring pioneers and influential figures in the natural products industry, was held after Expo West show hours on March 8. This year’s class of nine inductees included: Patricia Bragg, Bragg Live Food Products John Christopher, Christopher Herbs and Nature’s Way Randy Dennin,...
Here are a few take-home points from educational sessions attended by WholeFoods editors. Featured speaker Rip Esselstyn, author of The Engine 2 Diet, advocated for what he calls the “plant-strong lifestyle.” He told the story of his younger days as an endurance athlete, and how he came to adopt a...
Two herb-focused groups took time out at Expo West to honor some important people in their circles. At the 8th Annual American Botanical Celebration (ABC), ABC honored five individuals/companies for their contributions to the herbal community. The James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award went to Martin A. Lee...
With hundreds of product launches on the show floor, WholeFooods editors pinpointed several trends from this year’s show. First, non-GMO was everywhere, perhaps more so than last year. From the Whole Foods Market announcement (see the full story in the April NewsLinks section), to the buzz over labeling legislation at...
The natural products industry once again got together for a good cause at Vitamin Angels’ 3rd Annual Expo West event, League of Angels. Over 400 people attended the charity fundraiser at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, where food and drink were available, as well as mini golf, a photo booth and...
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