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New Approaches to Healthy Aging

January 19, 2018

Our appearance is a reflection of our health. Many people have changed their diets, removing processed foods, meat and gluten because they have found a correlation between certain foods and the way their bodies react both internally as well as in their physical appearance. Nutricosmetics also rely on this idea...

The Transitioning Landscape of the Natural Products Industry

December 26, 2017

Sebastian Krawiec

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a major factor in doing business within the natural products industry. According to Sawaya Partners LLC — a law firm specializing in M&A — between 2012 and 2016, the number of transactions in the dietary supplement category nearly doubled, with 29 transactions valued at...

Bold Flavors for Specialized Diets

November 20, 2017

Sebastian Krawiec

Condiments are ubiquitous in our everyday lives. Ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, salt and pepper occupy our pantries, fridges and are within arm’s reach at restaurant tables. That makes condiments and sauces a profitable industry. In 2017, revenue from sauces and condiments amounted to $43.88 million or an average of $134.58...

Milking the Alternatives

October 23, 2017

Sebastian Krawiec

As I’m sure you are aware, plant-based foods have experienced profound growth in the marketplace. According to the Plant Based Foods Association, with data commissioned from Nielsen, the plant-based food category is valued at $3.1 billion across all channels, an 8.1% growth from the previous year (1). This growth was...

Keeping Your Ear to the Ground

September 20, 2017

Sebastian Krawiec

Raw materials determine the quality of any finished product. This is something responsible manufacturers of dietary supplements, food and cosmetics understand and therefore strive for the highest standards when sourcing their ingredients. Of course, not every manufacturer has the same standards and many conventional mainstream products continue to sell genetically...

Getting the Most Out of Contract Manufacturing

September 20, 2017

Sebastian Krawiec

The natural products industry is growing and dietary supplements are part and parcel to this growth. According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s (CRN) 2016 Consumer Survey, 71% of adults use dietary supplements, making them an important source of income for natural products retailers (1). However, as the industry grows...

From Tradition to Science: Herbs and Your Immune System

August 21, 2017

Sebastian Krawiec

As we’ve learned throughout this editorial series on immune health, there are many ways we may become vulnerable to illness and many ways we may fortify our bodies against it. Herbs have a long history of use in a variety of cultures, the most notable of which include India’s Ayurvedic...

Sleep, Stress and the Adrenal Glands

July 21, 2017

Sebastian Krawiec

Your customers have one thing in common; they want to feel good. As we’ve learned throughout our editorial series on immune health, there are a variety of approaches when it comes to supporting one’s immune health, but perhaps the most obvious and least explored impacts are lack of sleep and...

2017 Retailer of the Year: Dean’s Natural Food Market

June 20, 2017

Sebastian Krawiec

The Natural Products Industry is anchored by a mission to promote health and wellness. Core to this mission are the independent natural product retailers who not only sell healthful products but also educate their clientele about these products and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This relationship with customers is...

Follow Your Gut to Better Immune Health

May 22, 2017

Sebastian Krawiec

I’m sure you have no problems selling probiotic products in your store. Considering the recent surge of awareness about the importance of digestive health and the crucial role of gut microbiota in this capacity, your customers are likely actively seeking out these products. However, digestive health is far from the...

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