Key market drivers in the kids’ foods market.Nearly all parents would do just about anything for their children, and that includes feeding them the best that stores have to offer. In fact, 47% of parents make sure at least half of the food they load into their grocery carts is...
I have become so accustomed to seeing negative headlines about dietary supplements that they barely jump off the page at me anymore. But recently, I saw a story with such a brazenly false headline on a news/opinion Web site that I couldn’t help but click through: “Your Probiotic Is Probably...
The story of how GreenAcres became a force to be reckoned with in the retailing world. Part Four of a Seven-Part Series on Natural Success Stories Not long ago, access to natural dietary supplements, gluten-free foods and organic produce in the Midwestern United States was extremely limited. It was here,...
Why ancient grains are taking grocery stores by storm.What’s old has become new with ancient grains capturing the attention of shoppers nationwide. From freekeh to millet, Americans see the value of ancient grains in their diets, and manufacturers are responding with exciting offerings. “The popularity of ancient grains has been...
How much time do you think the average expecting couple spends choosing the perfect baby name? Circling options in baby books, bouncing ideas off friends, arguing about spelling…that has to take at least 24 hours spread over nine months, right? Naming a child is a process that can’t be taken...
How young retailers are keeping stores fresh, interesting and innovative. Part Three of a Seven-Part Series on Natural Success Stories There’s a transformation underway in the natural retailing community. After decades of strong leadership, many pioneering retailers are scaling back their duties or passing the reins of their stores...
How beauty-from-within products address skin and hair care issues from the inside out. While topicals are no-brainers for helping improve skin, hair and nails, don’t forget to clue shoppers into the incredible benefits of an inside–outside approach. The right supplements can take skin from arid to hydrated, from tired to...
A revolution is underway at cafeterias across the nation. Part of it is stemming from disgruntled kids who aren’t thrilled with their ho-hum plates of spaghetti. But, school administrators are also ready to launch their meatballs at lawmakers who tasked schools with making lunches healthier—a job that schools say is...
Welcome to the 2014 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...
Key digestive care facts for your shoppers to chew on.Eating is certainly not as simple as chew, swallow and repeat. For many shoppers, the digestive process is rarely complete without a few hiccups along the way. Since digestive care may well comprise some of your most sought-after products, make sure...
