Expo East 2021 Recap: 6 Trends at Natural Products Expo and the Brands Behind Them

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As SPINS’ Marketing Data Analyst and Trade Show Insider, Scott covers the latest trends and insights within the Health and Wellness Industry.  After going virtual in 2020, Expo East returned to an in-person experience in Philadelphia this year. Even though we were all wearing masks and practicing safety precautions, it felt like old times. Brands … Read more Expo East 2021 Recap: 6 Trends at Natural Products Expo and the Brands Behind Them

Hot Trends in Frozen Desserts

Trending Frozen Treats

Frozen treats are one of the coolest, most fun categories in the store, and specialty and wellness-focused options for both dairy and plant-based varieties are taking center stage across the freezer section. SPINS took an in-depth look at how diversified dairy alternatives, gourmet flavors, and better-for-you treats are delighting consumers as they look to beat … Read more Hot Trends in Frozen Desserts

Infographic: Functional and Enhanced Beverages

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SPINS looked at the beverage segment and identified key, growing categories that house drinks that are either naturally functional or contain added functional ingredients as drinks are delivering more benefits than ever before. Fill out the form below to access and download SPINS’ infographic on Functional and Enhanced Beverages.

Expo West 2017 Recap

SPINS Trend watch 2017 Expo West Recap

Access SPINS’ full coverage of Expo West 2017! Our Expo West webinar gave you a taste of the trends. Now dig into even more expert insights with SPINS’ expanded coverage of the show, featuring more than 50 exciting examples of natural products innovation! Fill out the form below to access and download the Expo West … Read more Expo West 2017 Recap

SPINS Recaps the Show: Expo West 2017

SPINS 2017 Expo West Recap

Did you catch everything at Expo West? Covering every corner of the biggest food show in North America is challenging, even for the most seasoned professional. That’s why our Product Library team’s industry experts mined the trade show floor to bring you news of the most exciting innovations, ingredients, and category crossovers. Access a recording of … Read more SPINS Recaps the Show: Expo West 2017

Sport Nutrition, Retail’s New Powerhouse

As more consumers look to improve their health and stay active, many turn to sports-centric supplements to help them get stronger more quickly. This sportification of non-athletes has helped drive sales up in supplements with a sports focus. Learn the latest in sport nutrition trends as these hot supplements progress past the locker room and … Read more Sport Nutrition, Retail’s New Powerhouse

Certified Organic Products

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Certified Organic items (with 95-100% organic content) grew 10.8% cross-channel across all categories of the SPINS’ Product Library – especially impressive considering the greater marketplace showed only 1.1% change overall. Fill out the form below to access and download the Certified Organic TrendWatch Infographic.

Expo West 2016 Recap

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The lines that once connected certain attributes to a few categories are fading fast. Trends converge to become more than passing preferences: the natural products industry is continually setting and advancing its own standards for responsibility and quality, focusing on product, planet, and people.   Fill out the form below to access and download the … Read more Expo West 2016 Recap

Betting Big on HPP

Pressure-Gadges

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

Expo East 2015 Recap

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Expo East was evidence that the pulse of the natural industry continues to stay true to its innate core. SPINS’ Product Library Director Susanna Ghaemi explores the new category introductions, spillover trends, and ingredient spotlights on this year’s showfloor. (As always, our recap has lots of content – we appreciate your patience as it loads!) … Read more Expo East 2015 Recap