Fairfield, NJ—Bono, a producer of extra virgin olive oil in Sicily, is executing a plan to add energy efficiencies and conserve water as it scales up production to meet demand, according to a press release. Guarding against potential water shortages in Sicily, Bono has invested in a new centrifuge which...
Digital Issue Editorial: The Good, the Bad, and the Opportunity Tip of the Month: Expo West Strategies to Give Retailers a Competitive Advantage What’s Selling 2020 42nd Annual Retailer Survey 2020 Retail Insights® Retail Universe for U.S. Premium Natural, Organic Food, Supplement & Personal Care Sales The Future of...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It just keeps getting bigger: 2019 was another record-breaking year for the annual Natural Products Expo West, drawing more than 86,000 attendees from 136 countries to Anaheim, CA. There were more than 3,600 exhibitors, with 600 companies exhibiting at the show for the first time. Exhibits, educational sessions and social...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Jay Jacobowitz and Maggie Jaqua. Our 42nd annual retailer survey yielded a large response—our largest yet. Respondents represent nearly 800 stores, including some of the largest and best independent natural organic retailers from every region of the country. Overall, stores that responded to this survey run more than...
What’s Selling is a monthly review of the best-selling products determined from unit sales at six natural products stores rotated from a base of selected stores. The intention is to provide indications of sales trends.
We’re asking customers to share what they love about their local natural products store. This month, the spotlight shines on one shopper’s experience at PCC Community Markets location at 2749 California Ave., in Seattle. [caption id="attachment_71911" align="alignright" width="273"] Wally, the Lavine family pup, relaxes next to thePCC Community Markets sign...
North American Herb and Spice has released O2rega, which the company says is intended to support energy and overall health. It is made from wild oregano essence; raw, wild spruce resin; and raw, wild pine resin. This formula is fortified with mountain-derived pomegranate concentrate. www.oreganol.com...
New from Naturade: A low-sugar, high-plant-protein shake that's both a clean source of complete nutrition and a serving of CBD. Proprietary nanotechnology from CBD American Shaman increases bioavailability, according to the company. www.naturade.com...
Sacramento, CA—A new study from UC Davis Health suggests that dietary components, rather than obesity itself, may lead to skin inflammation and the development of psoriasis. A press release on the topic notes that previous studies have shown that obesity is a risk factor for the development or worsening of...
Washington, D.C.—The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced a deadline for cannabidiol (CBD) authentication, prompting applause from the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN). The FSA, according to their statement, is giving the CBD industry a deadline of March 31, 2021, to submit valid novel food authorization applications; after that...
