Arnhem, Netherlands—Innova Market Insights' 2020 Consumer Survey showed that consumers are prioritizing health, variety, sustainability and taste—leading them to consider plant-based foods. This year, the market researcher expects consumers to demand new products and extra sophistication under the plant-based umbrella. Manufacturers have gotten the message. The use of plant-based claims...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has unveiled the retailer education program “Probiotics: What’s Inside is Alive,” according to a press release. The campaign was developed in collaboration with CRN’s Probiotics Working Group (PWG) to provide retailers with information about labeling practices, storage and handling requirements, and health benefits.
Todd Pauli of 24 Stories Marketing and WholeFoods Editor-in-Chief Maggie Jaqua discuss key focuses for the natural products industry, including addressing the debate over positioning plant-based protein in store, offering a look at supporting immune health beyond supplements, and recognizing the brands that had the greatest impact on business for natural products retailers,...
Ann Arbor, MI—NSF International (NSF) announced that it has been authorized by the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) to audit and certify GRMA members to the NSF/ANSI 455 GMP standards. The certification program is available to GRMA members manufacturing dietary supplements, cosmetics/personal care products and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. NSF said...
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,...
Chicago, IL, and Waterloo, Canada—IRI announced its acquisition of retail consumer insights provider Intelligent Shopper Solutions (ISS), a retail consumer insight provider that enables collaboration between retailers and suppliers. ISS will operate a stand-alone operating subsidiary of IRI in the near term. A press release from IRI notes that ISS...
In 1961, wife and husband duo Lill and Herman Chapman opened Sunrise Health Foods in Lansing, a southern Chicago suburb. Today, Sunrise celebrates 60 years with five stores in the Chicago region. The inception of Sunrise can be traced back to Lill’s health awakening in the 1950s. She was tired...
The last year has forced us to make many changes to how we operate and navigate this world. Businesses have had to embrace an innovative attitude to make do as the usual drivers of growth such as trade shows, in-store demos, and other in-person events were at the very least...
New York and Los Angeles, CA—Americans aren’t doing enough to actively support their immune systems, according to new research from Spoon Guru, and 40% of them are calling on supermarkets to help them eat more healthily. A press release on the topic explains that despite 90% of Americans claiming to...
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