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OSI Magnesium for Better Sleep From daily caffeine consumption to excessive screen time, it comes as no surprise that many … Read moreHoliday Gift Guide for the Natural Enthusiast

Nearly 30,000 attendees will flock to the Baltimore Convention Center to see the latest in natural products innovation with more … Read moreThree Tips for Brands: How to Stand Out at Expo East

Retailers know that Natural Products Expos are must-attend events to keep the pulse of innovation, but each year there are … Read moreThree Tips for Retailers at Expo East: Streamline Your Time and Maximize Your Finds

. In a world where content is king, it’s easy for consumers to feel inundated and tune out, making it … Read moreNaturally Chicago Insights Series: Mastering Your Content Strategy with Simple Mills

by SPINS’ Director of Client Insights Jason Loughrin The top-selling week of the year for candy in 2018 was not … Read moreNatural & Specialty Brands Win Easter…Again

An Interview with SPINS’ Senior Vice President of Brand Growth Solutions, Andrew Henkel

An Interview with SPINS’ Senior Vice President of Brand Growth Solutions, Andrew Henkel SPINS’ Andrew Henkel has been attending Natural … Read moreHow to Make the Most of Your Time at Expo East 2018

By Jill Failla The Specialty Food Association’s biannual Fancy Food Show is the largest event in North America dedicated exclusively … Read moreSeven Favorites from the Summer Fancy Food Show

By Susan Battaglia On a sunny Saturday, a team of 28 SPINS volunteers joined thousands of other Chicagoans during the … Read moreSPINS Lives Vibrantly at the Chicago Cares Serve-a-Thon

By Jill Failla On June 19, an inspiring group of natural and organic industry leaders, brands, and investors gathered together … Read morePlant-Based Brands Center Stage at Good Food Financing & Innovation Expo 2018

By Jill Failla With the 2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago this week, we’re examining SPINS Consumer Insights to … Read moreConsumer Buying Trends: Sweets & Snacks Edition

By Peter V.S. Bond In January, Kroger reported that its Simple Truth private brand of natural and organic products, launched … Read moreKroger “Opts Up” with New Mobile Health & Wellness Platform

By Kimberly Kawa The Schaumburg Convention Center was a bustling place to be for the Gluten Free Allergen Friendly Expo … Read moreSPINS Product Picks at the Gluten Free Allergen Friendly Expo

By Jill Failla Just in time for National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, SPINS is here to deliver the news: … Read moreBehold the Peanut Renaissance

By Jill Failla In our 2018 trend predictions, SPINS called out collagen as a driving force behind new categories and … Read moreCollagen Trends: Are Plant-Based Boosts the Next Wave?

March is National Nutrition Month, a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.1 This … Read moreGo Further with Food: Trends in Food-Waste Reduction

By Jessica Hochman   Going into Natural Products Expo West 2018, New Hope announced 72 finalists in 22 categories for … Read moreEast Meets West: A SPINS Trendspotter’s Guide to NEXTY Finalists, Winners, and Other Hot Products

By Kimberly Kawa Everyone’s talking about pre- and probiotics. Are probiotics the next protein? Are prebiotics the next probiotics? What … Read moreProbiotic & Prebiotic Trends to Look for at Expo West

Four Questions for Amy Kerr What is your current role in the company? I am working hand in hand with … Read moreA Day in the Life of SPINS’ Pet Consultant

February is American Heart Month – a time to spread love to others and to ourselves by understanding our heart-disease … Read moreHeart-Smart Living

By Jill Failla Humans have consumed corn for thousands of years. Long before other preparations were possible, Aztec civilizations were … Read morePopping New Life into an Ancient Snack