TrendWatch: Snacking in Summer of ’17

SPINS trend watch - what's hot in summer of 2017

Dive deep into the snacking segment with SPINS to see what’s hot in the summer of ’17. Here we use our panoramic view of retail plus our proprietary product attribution to discover exactly where snacks are growing and what the trends are. We also feature hot finds from this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo. Read … Read more TrendWatch: Snacking in Summer of ’17

Fun Foods, Functional Ingredients

SPINS trend watch - fun foods, functional ingredients

Here’s some good news for your sweet tooth: certain ingredients once at home in the supplement section are taking up a second residence in sweets. Consumers have more selection than ever for an indulgence with a nutritive reward. From white chocolate to dark and even hot chocolate drinks, we’re turning the spotlight on three unique … Read more Fun Foods, Functional Ingredients

Webinar: Expo West 2016 Review

SPINS expo west 2016 review

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

Expo West 2016 Recap

SPINS trend watch - 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

Trendwatch: Whole Grains

SPINS trend watch - whole grains

Many studies have shown the health benefits of whole grains, but grain labels often lack clear guidance on whole grain content and at times can even be misleading. How much is enough? Which foods pack the biggest whole grain punch? Are there whole grain options for those who prefer to avoid gluten? The Whole Grains … Read more Trendwatch: Whole Grains