Natural/organic: Page 2
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Dierbergs brings CBD to store shelves
The Missouri-based grocer has added at least 35 products containing the popular compound at all 25 of its grocery store locations
By Jennifer Sweeney • June 06, 2019 -
Specialty food sales growth outpaces all retail food 3 to 1
Manufacturers and retailers are increasingly interested in the sector as consumers look for more frozen, snack and plant-based options, according to a new report.
By Lillianna Byington • June 04, 2019 -
Retailers, manufacturers push for legal clarity at FDA's first public CBD hearing
The 10-hour meeting was the first step in what could be a yearslong process to establish a legal path to market for food and beverage products with the cannabis compound.
By Lillianna Byington • June 03, 2019 -
Retailers cash in on premium pet product sales
Spending in the fast-growing category is expected to reach $281 billion in North America by 2023 as owners increasingly treat their animals as family members.
By Lauren Manning • May 28, 2019 -
Raley's private label chicken goes 100% antibiotic-free
The retailer's cage-free birds will also have no added hormones or preservatives and be packaged in recyclable materials.
By Lauren Manning • May 23, 2019 -
Organic food sales worth almost $48B in 2018
The growth rate for food sales fell slightly from 2017 but continued to outpace that of its conventional equivalent, the Organic Trade Association reported.
By Cathy Siegner • May 21, 2019 -
Whole Foods bans plastic straws
The grocer has also introduced smaller bags in the produce department and will replace rotisserie chicken containers with bags that use less plastic.
By Lauren Manning • May 21, 2019 -
Plant-based meat sizzles as brands eye grocery store shelves
As Impossible Foods and Before the Butcher gear up for their retail debuts, Beyond Meat’s first-mover advantage in supermarkets may be threatened.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 21, 2019 -
Basics Market expands next-gen concept in Oregon
The health-focused banner, which opened less than a year ago, will offer cooking classes, a beer and wine bar and seasonally inspired meal stations at its new location.
By Jessica Dumont • May 17, 2019 -
Beyond Meat is on the menu for meal delivery service
On the heels of its highly successful IPO, the plant-based meat maker will now supply product to Fresh 'n Lean, which expects to sell 100,000 patties in 2019.
By Jessica Dumont • May 15, 2019 -
SponsoredBananas are the next big thing in packaged foods
A creamy, plant-based dairy alternative, bananas are the perfect health and snack food ingredient.
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Sprouts beats Q1 estimates, reports 60% delivery growth
The natural grocer said customers are increasingly recognizing it as an omnichannel destination as delivery now reaches all of its markets.
By Jessica Dumont • May 02, 2019 -
Target unveils green, affordable household product brand
Everspring, which includes 70 products ranging from toilet paper to multipurpose cleaner, takes another page from startup Brandless's playbook for affordable goods.
By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2019 -
Multicultural shoppers seek authenticity, convenience
As demographics shift in the U.S., grocers will need to adapt their efforts to engage diverse shoppers and sell the products they want, according to a new report by Acosta.
By Jennifer Sweeney • April 15, 2019 -
Albertsons debuts eco-friendly products under Open Nature label
Along with other companies such as Sprouts and Brandless, the retailer aims to reduce single-use plastic items as consumers seek more sustainable options.
By Lauren Manning • April 03, 2019 -
Amazon cuts prices on hundreds of Whole Foods products
Amazon is doubling down on deals for Prime members at Whole Foods, while shoppers without the membership will see prices slashed an average of 20% beginning Wednesday.
By Jessica Dumont • April 01, 2019 -
SponsoredFor 2019, plant-based packaging is an important differentiation opportunity for retailers
With consumers keeping personal and environmental health top of mind, 'plant-based' trends are proving to be a significant opportunity for the grocery industry.
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Study: 40% of U.S. consumers would try CBD
Despite a very recent declassification from a scheduled narcotic and few FDA regulations, interest in the hemp-derived substance for food and beverage is charging forward.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 27, 2019 -
Deep DiveAlternative proteins could become a food staple for more US consumers
A growing number of people are turning to products that are less taxing on the environment as the world's population increases.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 26, 2019 -
Whole Foods' first 'Beauty Swap' promotes clean body care products
The grocer will give away free items at the event, which comes on the heels of parent company Amazon's push into the segment with its own skin care line.
By Jennifer Sweeney • March 22, 2019 -
Target's Archer Farms coffee to be fair trade certified by 2022
The mass retailer will expand its certified offerings alongside a number of other grocers that sell fair trade private label coffee products.
By Lauren Manning • March 21, 2019 -
Blue Apron founder launches next-gen food company
Focused on regenerative agriculture, Cooks Venture will sell heirloom pasture-raised chickens starting at $40 for two birds beginning in July.
By Lauren Manning • March 20, 2019 -
Farmers markets see an uptick in closures
Oversaturation and stiff competition from specialty grocers and supermarkets have played a role, though demand for local products remains high.
By Krishna Thakker • March 19, 2019 -
Survey: 53% of consumers motivated to purchase by 'natural' claim
The online survey from Label Insight asked 1,000 adults which loosely regulated claims would be more likely to influence their choices.
By Cathy Siegner • March 14, 2019 -
SpartanNash cleans up private label lines
The company has reformulated products and redesigned packaging for more than 425 products since last year and will add 175 products in 2019.
By Jennifer Sweeney • March 13, 2019
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