Probiotics and Prebiotics Find a New Audience as Functional Ingredients

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Trends to watch in VMS (vitamin, mineral and supplements segment), beverages, and yogurt Probiotics and prebiotics are longtime staples of the health and wellness market, and they have gradually gained new audiences as gut health became a popular topic for mainstream shoppers. The result has been an interesting shift in what is driving growth for … Read more Probiotics and Prebiotics Find a New Audience as Functional Ingredients

Three Metrics to Track on Amazon for Amplifying Sales 

It is no surprise that Amazon is now an integral part of many CPG businesses given the sheer amount of money that consumers spend on the website. The recent pandemic has fueled the growth of eCommerce sales, pushing it to newer heights. Amazon online retail sales have increased from $197.35 billion dollars in 2020 to … Read more Three Metrics to Track on Amazon for Amplifying Sales 

3 Ways to Implement an Effective Omni-Channel Retail Strategy

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An Omni-Channel Approach to a Seamless Customer Experience An omni-channel retail strategy was once the innovative option to stay ahead of the competition. Today it’s table stakes if you just want to keep up with the competition. Now, after a year of lockdown and new habits, customers expect a shopping experience that reflects the digital … Read more 3 Ways to Implement an Effective Omni-Channel Retail Strategy

The Pandemic Accelerated Online Shopping: Why eCommerce Is Here to Stay in the Natural Industry

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The shift from in-person to online shopping began years ago and quickly grew thanks to 2 significant events: the internet boom and the proliferation of smartphones. This year, the global pandemic had a similarly seismic effect on pretty much every aspect of our lives—especially the way shoppers, particularly natural shoppers, get their groceries. Similarly, the growing popularity of natural products … Read more The Pandemic Accelerated Online Shopping: Why eCommerce Is Here to Stay in the Natural Industry