How nutrition supports fertility, lactation, menopause and breast health.There are 157.2 million females living in the United States (1), and all are fair game to be natural products shoppers. After all, millions of women want to become moms, and could benefit from proper nutrition; nearly all will go through menopause...
How to make gourmet foods translate into high-end sales for your store.One in five shoppers seek out gourmet foods when grocery shopping (1). Though you may not see yourself as a gourmet store per se, it’s likely that shoppers see your products as upscale and expect you to offer high-end...
They say Americans are “lawsuit happy.” Have you heard about the burglar who sued his victims after injuring himself while trespassing on their property? How about the woman who sued McDonald’s for not alerting her that her coffee was hot before she spilled it in on herself? Or, the...
How customers can enjoy a spa experience at home without breaking the bank.We all need to treat ourselves from time to time. Some people do it with chocolate; others with a shopping trip. But, many crave a trip to the spa, where they can relax and rejuvenate in the lap...
A guide to the special nutritional needs of children.The road to good health starts during childhood when good habits for optimal wellness are formed. But, any parent can tell you that embedding these behaviors in a child isn’t always easy. Every generation has known children to be fussy eaters, but...
It doesn’t matter if you’re a science whiz, a bookworm or a history buff. If you’re a retailer, you’ve got to be a math person. Or possibly even a numbers addict—no matter how much you despised algebra in high school. Think about it. How many times per month do you...
Why plant-based omegas are a highway to nutrition.How many of your shoppers believe getting omega-3s is a one-way street to fish and marine oils? Sure, these are great sources of DHA and EPA, but consumers might be missing out if they think of plant-based omega supplements as the alternate route.
Hard facts about why it’s worth it to go organic. The organic industry is perhaps one of the most dynamic markets in the food industry today, as it grew 8% in 2010 to $28.6 billion in sales even during a down economy (1). While sales are climbing, so too is...
Whenever I hear the New Jersey Lottery slogan, “Give your dreams a chance,” I can’t help but imagine what I would do if I won the big jackpot. I have a few earmarks nailed down: the local animal rescue center, college funds for my son and nieces, and my...
Much can be done to support a healthy mood before problems start.When life deals us a bad hand, we all go through periods of feeling down, “blah“ or just plain sad. This is completely natural. But when the occasional blues turn into chronic feelings of hopelessness, there could be a...
