Digital Edition Publisher's Letter: Transparency Throughout What’s Selling Meeting Supply Demands: Raw Materials Update Flavors & Colors Trend Report Packaging that Attracts Consumers 5 Challenges Impacting Brands Today 3 Must-Dos for 2022 Grocery Feature: Cheers to Healthier Sips! Herb of the Month: Coriander Happy Customer: Forever Young Health Food...
The non-GMO (genetically modified organism) market is booming, right along with organic, as people look for clean foods: A 2018 survey from Morning Consult found that “non-GMO” labeling made a product “more appealing” to 46% of the 2,201 adults surveyed (1). That said, consumers are also looking for transparency. Rarely...
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGSHFJS7VZA[/embed] Back by popular demand, WholeFoods Magazine has partnered with Sampler to deliver free natural product samples straight to your door this fall. Don't be left out! Only the first 300 retailers to claim a box will be able to take advantage of the program. Use the link below to...
Ann Arbor, MI—97% of consumers say it's important for retailers to visit and inspect manufacturing facilities that produce dietary supplements, personal care products, and OTC drugs. And nearly 85% expect retailers to test supplements and other health and wellness products for safety (though only 32% think retailers actually do this).
A pioneer in the industry has passed. Marlene Lacy, owner of A Way of Life Natural Foods in Niles, IL, for 41 years, died on August 29, 2021. Marlene's obituary in the Chicago Tribune recounts how important Marlene was to those who knew her, including her customers: The last of a...
Washington, D.C.—The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) held its 2021 Regulatory, Scientific, and Quality (RSQ) Conference virtually last week., with a dietary supplement track featuring panels on emerging trends and issues for the category. CHPA shared in a press release that the event featured record participation from the U.S. Food...
Auburn, WA—The nonprofit Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) announced that it will be showcasing its Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), GIG’s independent, third-party certification program for gluten-free products, at Natural Products Expo East. Representatives from GIG and GFCO will be at booth 2503 to discuss the GFCO program, its new certification mark, benefits of...
[caption id="attachment_84867" align="alignright" width="166"] Kurt Donsbach, D.C., N.D., Ph.D.[/caption] Kurt Donsbach, D.C., N.D., Ph.D., passed away on August 29, 2021, in Murrieta, CA. Born in Whitefish, MT, on December 1, 1935, Donsbach practiced as a chiropractor after graduating from Western States Chiropractic College in 1957. From 1961 to 1965, Donsbach worked...
In this episode, Todd Pauli of 24 Stories Marketing and Maggie Jaqua from WholeFoods Magazine get the scoop on digital sampling from Marie Chevrier, Founder and CEO of Sampler. A few of the highlights you won’t want to miss: 6:15 - How brands can connect with retail buyers sans expos.
Los Angeles, CA—Lazy Acres Natural Market is celebrating its 30th anniversary from September 15-28, according to a press release. The grocer will make special donations to long-standing community partners and to 1% for the Planet nonprofit organizations. "It's been quite the year for Lazy Acres—in addition to our 30th anniversary,...
