It was fun to see the trends during ECRM’s Convenience program, held virtually earlier this year. Snacks, beverages, frozen, dairy, hand sanitizers, cannabidiol (CBD), health and beauty care suppliers and more presented new programs to retailers and distributors from the convenience channel. "Impulse products continue to be a huge part...
With summer right around the corner, I have been dreaming of evenings sitting by the fire, roasting marshmallows. I found it only fitting this month to feature Pamela’s Products Graham Crackers in a twist on one of the most iconic summer desserts: smores! This recipe for S'mores Brownie Bars comes...
Beauty-from-within is not a new concept, however, as research and technology continue to evolve, we are understanding the critical importance of good nutrition and how it provides benefits to our hair, skin, and nails to help us look and feel our very best. But there is so much more! As...
Interest in vegan products is growing at an exponential rate, and the vegan beauty market alone set to reach $21.4 billion by 2027, It seems like more and more consumers are choosing to go vegan, if only in the products they buy. In this world where customers are becoming increasingly...
The FMI - The Food Industry Association, reports that the average supermarket stocks more than 31,000 items (1). To operate efficiently, it’s important to track how many of these items are actually sold and how many are wasted. Reports suggest that in the UK grocery retail sector, stores throw away the...
After a long two years, Natural Products Expo West 2022 was finally back in person and better than ever. The show was full of exciting, better-for-you brands that are revolutionizing the wellness sector, filled with unique ideas and improved functional products. They are being eco-conscious through plant-based ingredients and applying regenerative and sustainable methods to...
The much-anticipated Consumer Electronic Show occurred in Las Vegas, NV, at the beginning of the year. Although it looked different than years prior, it was great to be back in person and see the latest and greatest from some of the most innovative brands in the world. A few trends...
The short answer is: Lots of things are happening in the gut. There is now a large amount of ongoing research on the role that nutrition plays in the gut microbiome, and how the bacteria in the gut are working to signal the other organs in the body. If you...
When it's time to celebrate, my family always enjoys something sweet. I can’t resist a well-made donut that’s filled, glazed or tossed in cinnamon sugar. That’s why I decided to take GF Jules Gluten-Free Cake Mix and turn it into a tasty batch of doughnuts to share with my family...
With everyone at home more often over the past two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, we noticed a major uplift in consumer home and houseware trends, both on the design and innovation side as well as the purchasing side. Consumers used their time at home to upgrade their Dutch ovens,...
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