What do plant-based entrées, gluten-free pizzas, and prebiotics have in common? They’re all trends impacting the frozen foods aisles. SPINS’ new Natural Frozen Foods TrendWatch shares frozen food insights and market trends from SPINS’ Vice President Greg Hobby’s AFFI-CON 2018 presentation during National Frozen Food Month. Fill out the form below to access and download … Read more Frozen Natural Foods
Last year, SPINS’ industry experts forecasted the top 10 trends for 2017. From facial masks to eating insects to regenerative agriculture and more… How did our trend predictions fare in 2017? Fill out the form below to access and download the SPINS Trend Roundup: Recapping Our Predictions for 2017.
By Jamie Phillips, MS, RDN Each year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics hosts the Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition. This year marked the Academy’s 100th birthday, so the celebration in our home town of Chicago was extra special. I was thrilled to be there with a record-breaking 13,000 Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) peers … Read more Seven Favorite Finds from the Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition (FNCE)
By Jill Failla SPINS’ health & wellness experts attended the Summer Fancy Food Show (SFFS) in New York City earlier this season and rounded up their five favorite products from this specialty food event. “Speaking to the power of the current plant-based movement, all of the products featured in our roundup are made from plants … Read more SPINS’ Five Favorite Finds from the Summer Fancy Food Show
Plant-based nutrition is a key pillar of the natural and organic industry. Mismanagement of the food system, namely livestock agriculture, has led to the rise of vegetarians and an ever more devout vegan subset. However, simply removing meat and dairy from packaged foods doesn’t nip high-sugar, fat, or sodium intake in the bud – existing … Read more Plant-Based Nutrition
Today’s plant based foods industry tops $4.9 Billion, with advancements in consumer education and product innovation continuing to drive sales at retailers across the country. This exciting session will provide an overview of category trends and marketplace dynamics of this sector, and how to make these insights actionable at retail. Fill out the form … Read more Plant Based Foods Webinar
Michelle Fox Senior Manager, Brand Growth Solutions There’s been plenty of news about protein over the past few years. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the average American male consumes 102 grams of protein per day, while the average female consumes about 70 grams. Protein consumption is reflected in retail data; in … Read more Pea-lieve It or Not: The Rise of Pea Protein
SPINS’ Product Library senior staff mined the Expo West show floor to bring you news of the most exciting innovations, ingredients, and category crossovers. Learn more about the hot new products and trends that have us fired up for a groundbreaking year in the natural products industry! Fill out the form below to access … Read more Webinar: Expo West 2016 Review
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
Though innovation was plentiful at Expo West, our team was encouraged to find that it’s not just about the latest ingredient (or the latest lack thereof!) – it’s about the holistic experience of good people making great things, and doing good along the way. Check out our recap highlighting some of our show favorites this … Read more Expo West 2015 Recap