- by Daniel Granderson
- October 24 2017
- economy
- money
- money and finance
How Does It Feel To Be Affluent In An Age Of Inequality?
A recent Packaged Facts report ("Affluent Consumers: Demographic Patterns and Spending Trends, 7th Edition", October 2017) reveals that an ongoing change in consumer values is a major part of the evolving mindset of upper-income consumers in an age of inequality
- by Noah Miller
- October 19 2017
- food ingredients
- functional foods
- natural and organic
- natural foods
Ancient Ayurveda Cutting Edge in Functional Health
Behind these popular health-food ingredients is a menu of more traditional Ayurvedic staples. Herbal and medicinal teas, as well as a slew of novel ready-to-drink functional beverages, tout their potent botanical benefits that connect with consumers interested in holistic well-being
- by Noah Miller
- October 13 2017
- food retail
- natural and organic
- natural foods
- organic food
Natural Foods Shoppers are Calling Retailer Shots
America's perennial enthusiasm for health and wellness is expressed in their food product choices, and natural & organic retailers are often the first to meet this demand.
- by Noah Miller
- October 11 2017
- food retail
- food trends
- meal kits
Meal Kit Service HelloFresh Considers IPO
HelloFresh's consideration of an IPO comes on the heels of the underwhelming response to the Blue Apron public offering.
- by Noah Miller
- October 10 2017
- functional foods
- Non-GMO food and beverage
- organic
- probiotics
Vegan Probiotics: Beyond the Health Benefits
Companies in the functional foods market niche are leveraging consumer trends to gain brand traction, particularly the demand for nondairy probiotics.
- by Daniel Granderson
- October 2 2017
- Amazon
- food and beverage
- natural and organic
- natural foods
- Trader Joe’s
- Whole Foods
A New Grocery Age Not Just for Natural Grocers
The Amazon/Whole Foods marriage marks the tipping point in a shift that is already underway, with the brick-and-mortar store of the future still alive and well but vastly different as a result of ever sophisticated mobile apps and new-generation brick-plus-click logistics including store remodels.
