Last week, the 2023 edition of Natural Products Expo West brought the natural industry together in Anaheim for an exciting week of education, conversations, product showcases, and—most importantly—sampling. With more than 65,000 registered attendees and 3,000 exhibitors across 5 days and multiple halls, Expo West reminded everyone why it is the event of the year … Read more 8 Takeaways from Expo West 2023
Key Takeaways Regenerative organic agriculture is an exciting new cross-industry initiative to go beyond sustainability goals and improve productivity vs. just maintaining balance. It’s an extremely rigorous certification that builds on the path that other certifications have begun. Shoppers are increasingly looking to label claims and certifications to guide their purchase decisions, not just for … Read more SPINS Product Intelligence Spotlight: Regenerative Organic Certification
Sustainability Influences Traditional and Plant-based Milk Categories Go to any coffee shop today and you can hear the barista rattle off a wide range of milk options—many of them plant-based. Milk, for many consumers, is not the same drink they had when they were growing up. Even a glass of cow’s milk isn’t what it … Read more Milk Brands Are Responding to Changing Consumer Values
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
What shoppers will be prioritizing in food, beverage, beauty, and pet care The new year is poised to bring a mix of trends that will meet shopper preferences and shape the health and wellness industry. Many of the trends that will make the biggest splash in 2023 aren’t brand new, but rather reaching new heights … Read more 7 Trends To Watch In 2023
Inflation, sustainability, and shopper trends shaped the market in 2022. The past 12 months have been eventful, exciting, and stressful. Unlike the previous two years that left everyone unmoored, 2022 was a year of moving forward. Shoppers returned to stores, students were in school, and workers settled into their permanent routines. The pandemic still affects … Read more 2022 Recap: What Affected the Health & Wellness Industry This Year
5 Trends We Saw on the Global Pet Expo Floor Global Pet Expo took over the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, with vendors from all over the world giving us a glimpse into the future of the pet industry. In addition to saying hello to all the adorable cats and dogs who came by … Read more Global Pet Expo 2022 Recap: Humanization of Pets Reaches New Heights
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
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
Concerned Shoppers Are Taking Control During the lockdown months, many shoppers had limited options when it came to their health routines. Some gyms and fitness classes were closed, while plenty of people didn’t feel comfortable returning to in-person workouts anyway. Between those restrictions, a desire to stay healthy (and out of the doctor’s office), and … Read more Health and Wellness Market Growth Drivers to Watch: Shoppers Prioritize Dietary Needs and Sustainability Concerns