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.
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.
Las Vegas, NV—It’s time! From October 15-19, more than 17,000 global professionals will gather at the Mandalay Bay. WholeFoods Magazine will be there too—visit us at booth 4572. The annual tradeshow will showcase top ingredients and technologies that will fuel growth and drive trends in dietary supplements, functional foods, beverages,...
We’re asking shoppers to share what they love about their local natural products market. This month, the spotlight shines on one shopper’s experience at Wil-Ar Farms, in Newville, PA. “My favorite farm store is this little country place called Wil-Ar farm located in Newville, PA,” says Carlisle, PA resident Autumn...
Digital Issue Editorial: The Buzz at Expo East Tip of the Month: People--Your Biggest Expense--Use Them! What's Selling 10 Trends in Raw Materials The Evolution of Contract Manufacturing Contract Manufacturers ID Top 10 Trends Natural Flavor Update: Making Good For You Taste Oh-So-Good The Sustainability Shift in Packaging The...
Austin, TX—U.S. consumers spent an estimated total of $8.842 billion on herbal dietary supplements in 2018, according to the American Botanical Council’s (ABC’s) 2018 Herb Market Report. This represents a 9.4% increase in total U.S. sales from the previous year, which, according to a press release from ABC, is the...
Fresh food is keeping brick-and-mortar stores open, according to a report from Nielsen. Online grocery shoppers spend 1.5% more in-store on fresh food than the average consumer does, notes an article from Nielsen regarding the report. “Fresh is the growth engine of the store,” the article says, “as gains in...
Portland, OR—Dr. Bronner’s is donating $150,000 in matching funds to the 2020 Psilocybin Service Initiative of Oregon Signature Drive, and is taking action to support the Global Climate Strike, according to two press releases. Regarding the Psilocybin Service Initiative, Sheri Eckert, co-founder of the Oregon Psilocybin Society, said in the...
[embed]https://youtu.be/-cYLYgwJXuk[/embed] WholeFoods Editor-in-Chief Maggie Jaqua sits down with Katy Perry, who shares her goals for Bragg, plus her cool uses for apple cider vinegar and the sweet story of how she and Orlando Bloom bonded over their love of ACV.
Santa Barbara, CA--Vitamin Angels has pledged $7.5 million to improve global maternal health and birth outcomes by 2020. The commitment, which was announced at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's Goalkeepers event in New York City, will accelerate availability and use of UNIMMAP-multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS) among pregnant women in...
