As a retailer, there are so many hats to wear, it is often daunting to "do it all." Between all issues that relate to the physical location, inventory, training and HR, there’s the promotion and marketing of the business that always needs to be addressed. Marketing is not everyone’s favorite...
Pharmacies, by definition, are where we get medication when we’re sick. That’s not what they have become. They are a hot spot of health and preventative care, many of them operated by traditional and natural grocers. According to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), chains operate...
Creative hipster drinks are all the rage! Mixologists are tempting patrons with trendy delicious, refreshing and sometimes healthy-sounding concoctions, but chances are they are laden with unnecessary calories that can really add up. Those looking to reduce calorie intake often focus on being mindful of which foods to scale back on,...
Critical food shortages are currently creating an unwanted situation in one of South America's largest nations, a level of malnutrition not commonly seen other than in the most poverty stricken countries in Africa. Caused by the current economic crisis in the country, extremely grave types of malnutrition in children are making headlines globally.
It has been said that in business nothing happens until someone sells something! This is true regardless of the type of company you are building. You can have an amazing product or service but until someone sells it…nothing happens. No kids get sent to college, no vacations, no diseases cured, no company...
I first heard about genetically modified food in 1996. I was part of a very dynamic group of young people who wanted to bring the light of science into politics and promote positive social and political change. My first exposure to the topic took place at a Xerox machine where a lawyer...
In summertime, fresh fruit like strawberries take center stage. The more flavorful, the better. But consumers want more than flavor from their summer berries. They are more aware of food’s health-giving value than ever before, and they’re choosing the healthiest varieties they can find. Enter the antioxidant rich, delicious Nerina strawberry (Fragaria...
In March of this year, the European Food Standards Authority (EFSA) issued a report warning about the health consequences of co-contaminants created during the processing and refining of edible oils. EFSA specifically identified 3-MCPD (3-monochloropropane1,2 diol), which is classified as a possible human carcinogen. While this report has received limited...
Walking the Summer Fancy Food Show June 26-28 at the Jacob Javits Center I noticed that so many ingredients have gone from obscurity to mainstream since the West Coast winter show in January. Chickpeas for one were all over the show floor this year with brands like The Good Bean...
We all have that friend or family member we think is “naturally” skinny. We attribute their ability to eat a lot of anything they want and not gain weight to their “high metabolism.” Science, however, is now suggesting that the actual ability to limit caloric intake from foods (i.e., energy...
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