Last week, the Sweets & Snacks Expo took over McCormick Place in Chicago for the final time before it calls Indianapolis it’s home starting next year, 2024. From May 23-25, thousands of manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, brokers, and exhibitors filled the halls to see what exciting innovations are coming to the sweets and snacks aisles. We … Read more 6 Takeaways from Sweets & Snacks 2023
In the highly competitive world of natural and organic food industry, trade shows provide a valuable platform for CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) brands to showcase their products, forge meaningful connections, and stay ahead of the curve. However, simply having a presence at these events is not enough to make a lasting impact. To truly stand … Read more Leveraging Performance Data to Elevate Your Presence at Trade Shows
Natural beauty is one of the fastest-growing segments in the beauty industry, driven by consumers seeking wellness, sustainability, and purity. In this article, we explore the state of natural beauty, including trends, growth platforms, consumer insights, and what the future holds. Click Here to Download the Deck Consumer Education and Activation In today’s digital age, … Read more Rise of Natural Beauty: Macro Trends and Consumer Insights
Embracing Change: Redefining Growth in the Natural Products Industry The natural products industry has always been about evolution and change. As we navigate the challenges and opportunities of today’s dynamic business landscape, reimagining growth has become more important than ever. In this keynote, the focus was on elevating nutrition, adopting a positive mindset, and embracing … Read more The State of Natural & Organic
Key Takeaways: Consumers are becoming more health and values-oriented, and are willing to pay a premium for products that align with their values. Functional ingredients, which provide a specific health or nutritional benefit, are increasingly popular among consumers. Snacking is one category that has seen a lot of innovation in the functional ingredients space. Values-oriented … Read more The Rise of Values-Oriented Consumers: How Functional Ingredients are Shaping the Snacks Category
Key Takeaways: Hemp seeds have the potential to expand their market share in the seed market Hemp seeds are being used as ingredients to enhance their nutritional profiles and sustainability missions. Functional beverages are a key driver of hemp seed usage in food and beverage products. Consumers are seeking innovative ways to add nutrients to … Read more Hemp: Why Gen Z and Millennials are Embracing It
Key Takeaways: Keto is a high-fat, low-carb diet that induces ketosis so the body burns fat instead of carbs for energy. Keto-friendly products aren’t always marketed as such, which can make them harder to find. Keto products continue to drive growth in new categories even as it slows in existing ones. The Ketogenic (keto) diet … Read more SPINS Product Intelligence Spotlight: Keto Diet
Key Takeaways: Growth in the supplements category has shifted from digital to brick-and-mortar stores. Joint supplements are starting to grow at a high rate. Immune health supplements are experiencing growth, particularly in the children’s supplement subcategory. Women’s supplements are seeing growth in reproductive health and libido boosters. Performance nutrition supplements are up almost 37%. Creatine … Read more The State of Supplements in 2023
With the increasing demand for gluten-free products in the natural and specialty space, businesses need to stay updated on the latest trends and opportunities in this market. We are going to explore the state of the gluten-free market and highlight retail consumer insights, key trends, and growth opportunities for businesses to capitalize on. Moreover, we … Read more What’s Next in Gluten-Free
Thanks to rising awareness of climate and environmental concerns, many people are looking for ways to make better and more informed choices in their daily habits. Fortunately, there are many ways everyone can make small changes to live a more sustainable lifestyle when you go shopping. To help you out, we’ve put together a list … Read more 10 Ways to Shop Sustainably