Glassware Gives Rise to New Yogurts

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By Jill Failla SPINS recently expanded its Packaging attribute in the Product Library to the REFRIGERATED YOGURT & KEFIR category, allowing for yet another nuanced view of new and emerging yogurt trends. Using this attribute, SPINS data shows that year-over-year sales for REFRIGERATED YOGURT & KEFIR products in glass jar and glass cup containers are … Read more Glassware Gives Rise to New Yogurts

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

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 East 2016 Recap

SPINS trend watch - expo east 2016

Bigger and better than ever, Natural Products Expo East gave SPINS plenty to chew on in terms of innovative ideas and impressive new products. From plant-based foods to Paleo innovations and ground-breaking body care, our picks represent some of the best products at the show and are paired with data to deliver SPINS’ unique perspective … Read more Expo East 2016 Recap

Specialty Sings at the Summer Fancy Food Show

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Kathryn Shear, operations lead on the SPINS Product Library team, recently attended this year’s Summer Fancy Food Show® hosted by the Specialty Food Association® (SFA). When we asked Kathryn, a seasoned specialty products expert, what’s new and exciting in specialty foods, she had lots to report! “I walked into the Summer Fancy Food Show with … Read more Specialty Sings at the Summer Fancy Food Show

Webinar: Expo West 2016 Review

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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

Expo West 2015 Recap

SPINS 2015 Expo West Trend watch

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