Relationships are one the most important things that we have in our lives, but did you know that botanicals also have an impact on relationships, whether we are involved directly in them or not? Learn more.
Stress and Mental Wellness, Active Aging, Immune Health, and the Microbiome all have been identified as top market areas that are driving sales in the natural products industry, and consumer interest will remain strong going into 2023. Throughout 2021 and 2022, the Naturally Informed conference series, powered by WholeFoods Magazine...
Contract manufacturers point to what consumers will be looking for in the new year. PLUS: 5 Qs to ask before choosing a contract manufacturing partner. What is on the horizon for the natural products industry? Contract manufacturers serve as trendspotters, studying sales and consumer behaviors to identify evolving categories...
Digital Edition Publisher's Letter: Transparency Throughout What’s Selling Meeting Supply Demands: Raw Materials Update Flavors & Colors Trend Report Packaging that Attracts Consumers 5 Challenges Impacting Brands Today 3 Must-Dos for 2022 Grocery Feature: Cheers to Healthier Sips! Herb of the Month: Coriander Happy Customer: Forever Young Health Food...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What is giving brands headaches as we move into 2022? Many of the same issues as always, with the events of 2020-2021 piling on even more stress. And while a reputable contract manufacturer (CM) can help you navigate the problems heading your way, you could put your business in serious...
Why work with a contract manufacturer (CM)? The experts we contacted pointed to several benefits, and all of those ideas tie in with the bottom line. “The cost to set up a manufacturing operation that is GMP compliant is quite expensive,” explains Matt Kaufman, Business Development Manager, Paragon Laboratories. “Own...
Digital Edition Editorial: Thank You Natural Products Retailers! Tip of the Month:The Dangers of Success What’s Selling Immune Health & Beyond: What’s Trending in Raw Materials Sustainability Solutions: Focus on Packaging Is Contract Manufacturing Right for You? Building Trust: Third-Party Lab Testing and Certifications Flavor, Color, and Clean Label...
Any chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and that’s certainly true in the dietary supplements and natural products universe. And when it comes to supply chains specifically, despite movement towards clean and simple labels, dietary supplements is one of most the complex. Many of the brands stocked...
In part 1 of this feature, titled The Evolution of Contract Manufacturing, WholeFoods asked contract manufacturers to identify the trends of today that will keep growing tomorrow—as well as what they see on the horizon that may take off in 2020. Here's a rundown of what's new and what's next.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whether you want to do something new and innovative, take something you do now to the next level, or just remove some of the stress from what you’re already doing, contract manufacturing could be your answer. The experts here certainly make a compelling case. “The true benefit of utilizing a...
