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8 Trends Driving Growth in Natural and Organic

 By Jennifer Strailey on May 01, 2019

The U.S. natural and organic industry continues to grow, hitting $219 billion in sales last year. Fast-growing products include CBD oils and plant-based dairy alternatives to grain-free foods, and more.

Fresh Food

Food Prices Are on the Rise

 By Phil Lempert on Apr. 15, 2019

The Lempert Report: Trendy diets aren't just providing a temporary boost for innovative companies. Food prices are changing, and farmers face new challenges in meeting changing consumer demands.

Technology

Guilt-Free? Shame on You!

By Phil Lempert on Apr. 09, 2019

The Lempert Report: The focus on health and wellness is here to stay, but indulgences shouldn't require forgiveness.

Wellness

Albertsons Adds 'Eco Picnic' Products to Open Nature Portfolio

By Natalie Taylor on Apr. 03, 2019

The retailer has introduced 17 new “eco picnic” tableware and bamboo items in addition to its recently added line of compostable coffee pods and biodegradable household cleaners.

Wellness

New Survey Zeroes In on Persuasiveness of Product Claims

By WGB Staff on Mar. 14, 2019

A new survey found that “natural” as a product packaging claim would likely motivate more than half of Americans to make a purchase.

Industry Partners

Expo West Showcases Bright Future for Organics, Functional Foods

By Jennifer Strailey on Mar. 08, 2019

As organic food and beverage sales top $45 billion, event drew 88,000 attendees and more than 3,600 exhibitors.

Center Store

Going Gluten-Free? Prepare to Pay More

By Phil Lempert on Mar. 05, 2019

The Lempert Report: More gluten-free foods are showing up on today’s supermarket shelves, yet the prices of these products remain relatively high.

Fresh Food

People Who Don’t Understand Science Oppose GMOs the Most

By Phil Lempert on Feb. 21, 2019

The Lempert Report: A survey, conducted by four universities, asked 2,000 people how much they knew about genetically modified food and general science. Most who oppose GMOs had a lesser understanding of science.

Products

The Metamorphosis of ‘Vegan’

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Feb. 08, 2019

The rise of the flexitarian lifestyle is creating a boom in the plant-based products category.

Wellness

The World Is Becoming More Allergic to Food

By Phil Lempert on Jan. 18, 2019

The Lempert Report: Scientists have some interesting theories about what could be causing the uptick.

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