“Every step we take to represent consumer and independent retailer interests is rewarding.” —Karen Howard Each year, WholeFoods Magazine recognizes an individual or a group that has made a significant impact on our industry. In 2022, we are shining a light on those who have taken a stand to...
In my early days as a leader, I learned that success and people building could only happen if I followed the essential principles of trust and integrity. —Scott Steinford Not all leaders are built or wired the same. Scott Steinford is evidence that an aspirational culture that is complimented...
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...
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED), in partnership with Trust Transparency Center, has published market research on supplement consumers in the U.S. The report, based on market research done on 1,000 U.S. consumers in June 2021, covers: Demographics of the typical omega-3 consumer; Monthly spend, on average,...
Washington, D.C.—The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent out a Notice of Penalty Offenses warning more than 700 recipients against using fake reviews and other misleading endorsements, according to an FTC statement. Nor is the Notice just an alert: It changes how FTC can penalize businesses that fail to comply.
Supplement sales are better than ever. The 2020 CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements found that nearly three-quarters of Americans report taking dietary supplements. As sales increase, values-based shopping takes on a whole new importance. It’s been evident for some time that legacy brands benefit from consumer trust; their story...
Virtual—The Naturally Informed event Nutri-Beauty: Mastering the Market was as jam-packed with information as expected, ranging from deep dives on specific ingredients to even deeper dives the skin microbiome. Fortunately, if you missed it, the majority of the content is available for free on-demand at www.NaturallyInformed.net. Kicking it all off...
Last month, we looked at the recently announced Amazon Quality Requirements, with many in industry agreeing that these initiatives being taken by Amazon are at least a step in the right direction, not only for Amazon, but for the market. From a "requirements" standpoint, they are still a long way...
Supplement sales are better than ever. The 2020 CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements found that nearly three-quarters of Americans report taking dietary supplements, and Nutrition Business Journal estimates that by 2023, supplement spend will be $1.4 billion higher than pre-COVID with 2020 sales having topped $50 Billion. Consumers are of course focused...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This year has been, and continues to be, challenging, to put it mildly. But seeing how so many in the industry have gone above and beyond to support their communities and serve the greater good has been a beautiful bright spot. We’ve been reporting on the many efforts being taken...
