Compellon™, the developer of breakthrough prescriptive analytics, has announced the formation of an Advisory Board to guide the development of marketing applications utilizing its platform technology, Compellon 20|20. Representing broad marketing expertise, SPINS Senior Director of Advanced Analytics Research and Services Debbie Samuels joins the board as one of its first three members!
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Medicinal Mushrooms and Savory Peppers: More Predictions for 2016
What will consumers gravitate towards in 2016? Spicy and savory. SPINS’ insights into medicinal mushrooms and ethnic spices from our recent 2016 Trend Predictions take center stage!
SPINS 2016 Trend Predictions
SPINS’ Content Development team reflects on the industry to address broader industry trends as well as areas ripe for innovation. Our 2016 predictions feature an array of budding prospects to reach consumers’ progressing tastes and standards, including a fresh take on the local food movement, up and coming specialty flavors, and exciting developments in functional … Read more SPINS 2016 Trend Predictions
Betting Big on HPP
Michelle Fox Senior Manager, Brand Growth Solutions As consumers seek ingredient transparency, manufacturers have begun to respond by sharing more details on where ingredients come from, how they are processed and ultimately packaged to reach the end products that we see on store shelves. Typically during the manufacturing process, refrigerated packaged products are heated to … Read more Betting Big on HPP
SPINS Expands Executive Team with the Addition of Susan Szymanski as Vice President – Marketing
Research firm names Foodservice Industry veteran to lead new marketing initiatives CHICAGO, IL, January 11, 2016 – SPINS™, the leading provider of retail consumer insights, analytics and consulting for the Natural, Organic and Specialty Products Industry, announces the addition of Susan Szymanski as Vice President Marketing. Szymanski, a progressive marketing expert with broad experience … Read more SPINS Expands Executive Team with the Addition of Susan Szymanski as Vice President – Marketing
SPINS and Compellon Announce Partnership
CHICAGO, IL, December 16, 2015 – SPINS™, the leading information and service provider for the Natural and Specialty Products Industry, today announces an expansion of its insights offerings through its new partnership with Compellon™, the developer of breakthrough prescriptive analytics that quickly and easily delivers immediate actionable intelligence. How does it work? SPINS leverages its … Read more SPINS and Compellon Announce Partnership
Organic vs. Non-GMO Labels. Who’s Winning?
Surging sales of foods marketed as made without genetically modified crops are outpacing sales of food labeled organic in U.S. grocery stores. As GMOS continue to be a focus for consumers skeptical of the use of pesticides and GMOs’ safety for human consumption, non-GMO foods have experienced rapid growth, according to data compiled by SPINS.
Cold Brew Coffee on the Rise
Michelle Fox Senior Manager, Brand Growth Solutions In Chicago, the outdoor farmers markets are winding down, the leaves have begun to change and fall is in full swing. With autumn’s crispness in the air, it’s a great time to reflect on the sweltering, muggy and seemingly-all-too-short summer. It’s hard to pinpoint whether it was the … Read more Cold Brew Coffee on the Rise
How do Meal Replacements Stand Out?
Successful meal replacements go beyond maintaining healthy body composition by addressing the need for personalized nutrition. How do they stand out to cater to a growing variety of consumer health concerns? SPINS’ natural and specialty product expert Kim Kawa discusses the ingredient profiles, health focus and label claims that are helping to differentiate these products in the market.
SPINS and HowGood Announce New Partnership
HowGood rates and marks products as Good, Great, and Best with retail shelf tags. Current partner stores are seeing an increase in the average consumer spend per basket! CHICAGO, IL – November 12, 2015 – SPINS, the leading information and service provider for the Natural and Specialty Products Industry, has announced a new partnership … Read more SPINS and HowGood Announce New Partnership