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Where the Beauty Industry is Headed in 2023 & Beyond

December 21, 2022

The beauty and personal care industry was one of the industries that actually saw an upward spike during the pandemic, and it doesn’t look like it is declining anytime soon. As people were home more, they were investing in themselves, focusing on their skincare, and discovering which products (and ingredients)...

4 Reasons International Flavors Make Smart Business

May 24, 2022

Scott Dicker

Businesses that cater to a diverse customer base outperform businesses that don’t. According to SPINS data, businesses that have a diverse customer base have a 4.0% year-over-year sales growth rate versus 0.6% for those who don’t. That’s not surprising when you look at the 2020 U.S. Census, which found that...

PCC Community Markets Outlines Mission-Related Work, Impact in 2021

April 28, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Seattle, Washington– PCC Community Markets has released its annual Co-op Purposes Report 2021, including past achievements and current goals. The report highlights the company’s efforts in charity, employee culture, and diversity and inclusion progress. It gives the market direct accountability to its community and membership, which grew by 13% in...

March 2022

February 28, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Digital Edition Editorial: The Success, Stresses, & Struggles: Retailers Sound Off What’s Selling Tip of the Month: Why Diversity & Inclusion May Drive the Future of the Food Industry 44th Annual Retailer Survey Retail Insights® 2022 Retail Universe for Premium Natural Organic Food, Supplement & Personal Care Sales The...

Univar Announces Collaboration with The Hatchery Chicago

January 7, 2022

Julia Peterman

Downers Grove, IL—Univar Solutions has announced a collaboration with the nonprofit food business incubator The Hatchery Chicago, which is now home to Univar’s new Food Solution Center. The Food Solution Center is part of a specialized network of Solution Centers around the globe, which include formulation labs, research and development...

Why Diversity & Inclusion May Drive the Future of the Food Industry

December 16, 2021

Emerald Jane Hunter

It’s no surprise that the face of the U.S. consumer is growing more diverse year by year. With that in mind, the food industry and CPG (consumer packaged goods) suppliers are increasingly feeling the pressure to brand and market more diversity solutions and food inclusion efforts, especially since diversity is...

O&N to Host Fundraiser for HBCUs at SupplySide West

September 17, 2021

Julia Peterman

Washington, D.C.—The Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N) will host a fundraiser at SupplySide West for the Williams-Franklin Foundation (WFF), to support students of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) interested in natural health careers, according to a press release. The fundraiser will go towards O&N’s commitment to raise a...

Unilever Research Details Lack of Diversity in Advertising

June 16, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

London, England—It’s time for the advertising industry to step up its commitment to diversity, according to consumer research from Unilever. The research—commissioned via Kantar—shows that less than 20% of those surveyed feel that ads are representative of wider society, and 71% feel that stereotypes in media are harming the younger...

Snack Brand Launches Pride Packaging for 3rd Annual Pride Bar

June 4, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Boulder, CO—Bobo’s has partnered with three artists from the LGBTQ+ community to design the limited-edition packaging for the brand’s third annual Pride Bar. Ludi Leiva, Shanee Benjamin, and Cheyne Gallarde's designs will be featured on Bobo’s Pride version of the its Lemon Poppyseed Oat Bar and will include a personal...

May 2021

April 29, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Digital Edition Editorial: Woman-Owned, Women-Led! What's Selling 2021 Phytocannabinoids Market Update: Troubleshooting & Trendspotting Nutri-Beauty: Look Good = Feel Good Meet the New-and-Improved HABA Black Seed Oil: Benefits Backed by Science Vitamin Connection: Recent US Government Funded Studies Link Fluoride Exposure to IQ Loss Merchandising Insights: Post-COVID Store Operations:...