It was wonderful to see the trends emerging from the ECRM programs for Produce, Seafood and Meat. Consumers want to know where their dollar is going, and they want to get the most for that dollar. With that in mind, they are looking for the freshest in fresh, but they...
Vitamins and dietary supplements are more popular than ever. With so many different products, it can be difficult to decipher what’s right for you. That’s why it was great to see some of the emerging as well as established brands within the category at ECRM’s Vitamin, Weight Management & Sports...
The plant-based food industry gathered for Plant Based World Expo 2022 in New York in September. We saw how the growing trend of plant-based foods has gone mainstream. The global plant-based market will grow from U.S. $30 billion in 2021 to a staggering U.S. $160 billion by 2030, making up...
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) met at the end of August in Boston, Massachusetts, for the first time since 2019 for the annual Total Store Expo. NACDS Total Store Expo is the largest gathering for suppliers and retailers in the health and beauty industry. Companies attend in...
A kaleidoscope of culture. An icon of style. A destination that outdoes itself every time. The NY NOW Summer Market brought together brands, designers and buyers to connect and discover a world of inspiration. We got a firsthand look at the gift industry’s hottest debuts, high-end designs, and must-have wares.
Following a successful Winter Fancy Food earlier in the year, The Specialty Food Association’s June show, Summer Fancy Food, was back in person for the first time since 2019. A lot of the trends we spotted in February were still apparent, with many new added players. The upstairs was buzzing...
It figures that the weekend after Roe vs. Wade was reversed and the weekend before my son was sworn into the Bar (and it’s been decades since formula was an issue for us), I would have a major attitude adjustment regarding infant formula. Until then, I had never quite gotten...
It was wonderful to see the trends emerging from the ECRM programs for Deli, Dairy, Bakery, Frozen Foods, and Private Label. Ethnic flavors and offerings are expanding in the fresh areas of the store as well as plant-based, and flexitarian options. Sarah Davidson, Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage...
As we prepare for Outdoor Retailer’s upcoming Summer Show in June, we wanted to look back at this past seasons Winter Snow Show. We saw a lot of emerging trends that we expect to see carry though the rest of the year. Fuel to Keep You Going Base Performance creates...
As the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City is here, we are inspired to take a look back at the Winter Show that occurred in February 2022 in Las Vegas. We spotted many trends that we think we will notice at the summer show and see expanded. Keeping...
