There’s no shortage of interest in “free from” foods. One might attribute this uptick in sales to an increased prevalence of common food allergies like peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish and shellfish, as well as intolerances like gluten and lactose. While these shoppers’ needs represent the core...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From the moment a child comes into their world, parents are in a constant state of concern. Are their little ones safe, happy and healthy, both mentally and physically? Ensuring growing bodies are getting the nutrition they need can be a hugely stressful part of day-to-day life, especially with busy...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I was recently shopping at one of my favorite independent natural products stores, and the manager told me an incredible story that I’ve been thinking a lot about lately. While the situation I’m about to relay may seem all too familiar, I believe we can all learn from the retailer’s...
Shoppers know that eating fish and taking fish oil are great ways to get their omegas. But what about plant-based omegas? With interest in plant-based protein and sustainable food sources growing, consumers may be more interested than ever before in this growing market segment. Help your customers understand what makes...
When news broke of Whole Foods Market’s plans to launch a lower priced chain geared toward Millennials, there were diverging opinions aplenty. The move could be brilliant, securing loyalty from a large shopping group with lots of buying power. It could save the retail giant from its financial slump and...
How nutricosmetics promote healthy skin from within. What are the most important factors in having youthful, healthy skin? Probably hydration, plumpness and elasticity. Now the harder question: How can you acquire these things, especially as aging takes a toll on all of them? The answer may be a combination approach,...
There was a time when people spoke about organic being a fad or trendy. That time has long passed. Organic is currently on an impressive upward swing at mainstream grocers, big box stores and even convenience shops. Just ask industry analyst Daniel Lohman, CPSA, from Category Management Solutions, who says...
Welcome to the 2016 WholeFoods Magazine Source Directory, the largest and most comprehensive print/online directory of information in the natural products industry. The Source Directory—with 2,000+ listings of industry companies and organizations—is an invaluable reference tool that will help you find company information, key contacts, product offerings, brand names and...
Say “weight management” and most people think exercise and calorie counting. While exercise is essential, is a blanket recommendation to concentrate on low-cal meals outdated?
It has been two days since my plane landed in New Jersey from California, and I’m still exhausted. I, like a huge majority of WholeFoods readers, attended Natural Products Expo West, the largest and arguably most influential tradeshow in the natural products industry. It’s the event that can make or...
