Get Ready for Natural Products Expo West 2023

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Natural Products Expo West is almost here and we’re excited to see you there. That’s why we wanted to help you make the most of the year’s biggest show. With thousands of vendors in several halls, you might feel intimidated trying to take it all in and overwhelmed enjoying all the samples. Especially right now, … Read more Get Ready for Natural Products Expo West 2023

SPINS and Navigator Lighthouse Foundation Announce Partnership

Partnership aims to uplift minority- and women-owned brands CHICAGO, IL (February 21, 2023) Innovation drives the food retail industry, and minority-owned brands are at the forefront of that innovation. Yet, these brands have historically not received the same attention and opportunities to get products on store shelves. Research consistently shows that the amount of minority- … Read more SPINS and Navigator Lighthouse Foundation Announce Partnership

Expo East 2022 Recap: The Top Trends and Exciting Products

8 Emerging Trends We Saw on the Show Floor Each fall, Expo East brings together the best of the natural industry: pioneering brands, innovative products, trend-setting retailers, and top suppliers. This year was no different. After a successful return to an in-person event in 2021, this year’s show was bigger and proved that Expo East … Read more Expo East 2022 Recap: The Top Trends and Exciting Products

SPINS Partners with Naturally Network to Empower Emerging Natural Brands

Partnership will provide educational opportunities for emerging small businesses in the Health and Wellness Industry   CHICAGO, IL (July 20, 2022) – SPINS, a leading wellness-focused data company and advocate for the Natural Products Industry, has partnered with Naturally Network, a collaborative community advancing the Natural and Organic Products Industry, to empower emerging small business … Read more SPINS Partners with Naturally Network to Empower Emerging Natural Brands

Expo West 2022 Recap: 5 Trends We Spotted on the Expo Floor

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Innovative Brands Are Appealing to a Wider Audience On March 8, for the first time in three years, Natural Products Expo West was back in person!  The SPINS team joined an estimated 2,700 exhibitors and 57,000 registered attendees in Anaheim for the largest trade show in the industry, where we saw the latest innovative natural products … Read more Expo West 2022 Recap: 5 Trends We Spotted on the Expo Floor

SPINS Product Attributes Glossary: Understand Your Shoppers’ Needs

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What Are Product Attributes? Attributes are a unique combination of claims, certifications, nutrition facts, ingredients, allergens, brand positioning, and consumer ways of eating to deliver a complete view of the factors driving consumer decisions. SPINS Product Intelligence offers a variety of attribute types for products across the health and wellness market. Get to know more … Read more SPINS Product Attributes Glossary: Understand Your Shoppers’ Needs

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

13 Trends at SuperZoo 2021 that are Shaping the Pet Industry

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As SPINS’ Marketing Data Analyst and Trade Show Insider, Scott covers the latest trends and insights within the Pet Industry.  After a year away, SuperZoo returned to Las Vegas to once again bring together the pet industry’s most innovative brands and trend-setting retailers—not to mention plenty of stylish pets. It was great to be back … Read more 13 Trends at SuperZoo 2021 that are Shaping the Pet Industry

5 Takeaways From The Sweets & Snacks Expo 2021

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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.  As we wrap up The Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, the first in-person trade show SPINS attended in over a year and half, we can reflect on what has happened and where we are going from here.  The … Read more 5 Takeaways From The Sweets & Snacks Expo 2021

What Natural Shoppers Are Buying for the BBQ: 3 Data-Backed Shopper Trends for Grilling Season

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With cities across the country lifting their lockdown restrictions and vaccines becoming more readily available, summer BBQs are sure to make up for lost time. As you begin to plan out your summer celebrations with friends and loved ones, you’ll be happy to know that all the meals, snacks, and drinks you’ll be consuming don’t … Read more What Natural Shoppers Are Buying for the BBQ: 3 Data-Backed Shopper Trends for Grilling Season