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Natural Products News Briefs: PBFA, UNFI, Roquette & More

What's new in natural? Catch up on the latest!

May 7, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry.

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Study Reveals Biggest Shoppers of Organic

Research from the Organic Trade Association and Euromonitor show opportunities with Millennials and Gen Z

March 4, 2025

Rebecca Viscomi

An Organic Trade Association survey sheds light on the growing interest of younger consumers for shopping organic.

AI and the Customer Experience

Get highlights from GOED's 2024 event, including a look at AI and the omega-3 sector.

January 30, 2024

Marissa Fox

At the biennial GOED Exchange conference, members of the global omega-3 industry came together to discuss industry trends and concerns, network with peers, and hear from key thought leaders.

Post-Pandemic, What Do Shoppers Think About Food?

August 25, 2022

Jay Jacobowitz, President & Founder, Retail Insights

Here’s a number that shows current U.S. thinking: North American air-passenger traffic in May 2022 surged 203% compared to May 2021. Most of us, it appears, have decided to live with a mutating virus and return to normal life. So how does this shift in thinking impact food shopping? Most...

Consumers Are Making it a Green Christmas

December 10, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

This year, more consumers are "going green" for the holidays. USA Today reports that people are looking for non-wasteful gifts that won't harm the environment. A Nielsen report issued in November found that 68% of Americans said it's critical that businesses put programs in place to better the environment, and...

Let's Get Physical

May 21, 2018

Jay Jacobowitz, President & Founder, Retail Insights

“Dr. Drew” Pinsky, the board-certified internist and celebrity doc, has a new app called “Heal.” You can use it on your computer, tablet or phone to book an appointment with a medical doctor from an independent local practice to come to your home or office within a two-hour window of...

Today's Shoppers Prefer In-Store Experience: Survey

February 15, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Las Vegas, NV - Despite reports that the future of food shopping is online, a surprisingly large number of consumers prefer to shop at their local independent supermarket. According to findings from the third annual National Grocery Shoppers Survey, conducted by Nielsen on behalf of the National Grocers Association (NGA),...

Shopping Shifts at NY NOW

August 31, 2016

Nancy Trent

Walking the NY NOW show in August is like shopping the world for the very best gifts that you want all for yourself. It gives you access to what's new in home décor and lifestyle design as well. My favorite new section of the show offered rows of personal...