It’s a plant-based world—at least that’s what consumers are showing us. New data from SPINS commissioned by Good Food Institute and the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) found that total plant-based retail sales reached $5 billion and grew 11% in 2019 (1). An important, health-promoting part of those sales belongs...
“Over the last few years, we’ve seen an acceleration in consumers actively looking to eliminate unrecognizable and artificial ingredients from their diets by seeking products with cleaner, shorter labels—i.e., fewer ‘chemical’ names they perceive as potentially unsafe, unhealthy, or of low quality,” says Melissa Sheridan, Strategic Marketing Director, Applied Health...
The industry is buzzing about “clean label,” but what does it even mean? “Clean-label can mean a lot of things—to some people it means using as few ingredients as possible, to other people, it means non-GMO and natural ingredients, and to others still, it means only using ingredients that the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As “transparency” becomes one of the major buzz words of the year, the importance of labs and certifications is taking center stage. “The demand for independent testing and certification has always existed,” says Jesse Miller, Ph.D., director, NSF International Applied Research Center. “What’s changed is the level to which consumers...
In part 1 of this feature, titled The Evolution of Contract Manufacturing, WholeFoods asked contract manufacturers to identify the trends of today that will keep growing tomorrow—as well as what they see on the horizon that may take off in 2020. Here's a rundown of what's new and what's next.
Continuing our talk with Elan M. Sudberg, CEO, Alkemist Labs, and Jesse Miller, Ph.D., Director, NSF International Applied Research Center, we take a closer look at what labs can offer. One thing that is new to many—and crucially important: Testing products that contain cannabis-derived phytocannabinoids. “Quickly growing and capturing much...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since WholeFoods’ last supplier roundup, consumer trends have codified and become more pronounced. We’ve spent the year reporting on them, and keeping our readers abreast of new products meeting consumer demands. Now, it’s time to get a jump on what will be the consumer buzz in 2020, and take a...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whether you want to do something new and innovative, take something you do now to the next level, or just remove some of the stress from what you’re already doing, contract manufacturing could be your answer. The experts here certainly make a compelling case. “The true benefit of utilizing a...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“No villains”—according to a research report from Kerry titled “Beyond the Label: The Clean Food Revolution,” 41% of consumers consider artificial ingredients, flavors, colors and GMOs to be bad guys on the ingredients list, and they want to avoid them. What consumers want instead: 41% seek “naturally healthy” foods that...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Not so long ago, most consumers were drawn to a package because it looked good. Today they are drawn to a package because it does good—consumers want something that isn’t going to leach harmful chemicals into the body, and then sit in a landfill harming the planet or polluting our...
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