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Industry Partners

Natural Products Expo East Forecasts Future Growth

 By Jennifer Strailey on Sep. 24, 2021

As the natural-products industry gathers in Philadelphia, show organizers address the need for greater diversity in this burgeoning sector.

Industry Partners

‘A Rough Year’ for CBD in 2020

 By Jennifer Strailey on Jun. 11, 2021

While the natural products industry overall experienced record sales growth in 2020, hemp/CBD struggled.

Industry Partners

A Record Year for the Natural/Organic Industry

By Jennifer Strailey on May 26, 2021

Record sales growth, a renewed interest in personal and planet health, and a return to live events were hot topics at Natural Products Expo Virtual Week.

Retailers

Natural Food Retailers Reveal Top Traffic-Driving Trends

By Jennifer Strailey on May 25, 2021

Seven independent natural grocers talk what it takes to thrive in today’s highly competitive marketplace at Natural Products Expo Virtual Week.

Center Store

Milk, for All It’s Worth: Dairy Plays to Its Strengths

By Christine LaFave Grace on May 21, 2021

Up-and-comer Oatly just made its buzzed-about IPO, and almost 2 in 5 U.S. consumers have bought dairy alternatives. But traditional dairy is seizing on areas where it has an edge.

Products

Horizon Organic Expands Omega-3-Boosted Line

By WGB Staff on Mar. 15, 2021

Horizon's two-year-old Growing Years line, featuring products fortified with DHA-omega-3, now includes yogurt pouches, smoothies and more.

Wholesalers & Distributors

UNFI, Whole Foods Extend Supply Deal

By Jon Springer on Mar. 04, 2021

The longtime wholesale-retail partnership is extended to 2027, at which point Amazon could consider a consolidated buying solution.

Retailers

Natural Grocers Tackles Hunger in Texas

By Jennifer Strailey on Feb. 25, 2021

In the wake of recent deadly storms, Natural Grocers is planning to celebrate the Lone Star State and its residents’ resilience during Texas Independence Day at its 25 stores across the state.

Retailers

Q&A: Whole Foods Global EVP Christina Minardi on Building a Local Love Story

By Christine LaFave Grace on Feb. 08, 2021

With no food sampling in-stores and many consumers doing at least some of their grocery shopping online, how can a brand support new-product discovery—and the basket sales boost that comes from it?

Wholesalers & Distributors

KeHE’s Tree of Life Canada Division Names New President

By WGB Staff on Sep. 18, 2020

Lisa MacNeil, who hails from Gordon Food Service Ontario, will assume her new role Oct. 12.

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