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Wellness

The latest learnings, solutions, trends and initiatives unfolding with retail dieticians, in-store pharmacies, whole health, natural and organic, sustainability and transparency.

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New Survey Zeroes In on Persuasiveness of Product Claims

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

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Food Industry Getting Serious About Plant-Based Food

The Lempert Report: Companies are banding together for a $4 million initiative to explore sustainable products and packaging.

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Hemp's Path to Retail

By Rebekah Marcarelli and Natalie Taylor on Mar. 13, 2019

WGB breaks down the complexities, uncertainties and possibilities related to hemp in grocery.

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SpartanNash Cleans Up Private Label Portfolio

By WGB Staff on Mar. 12, 2019

The initiative includes shorter ingredient labels and easier-to-read packaging.

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Food Makers Following More Than Gut Instincts on Digestive Health

By Kathleen Furore on Mar. 08, 2019

Years of study indicates that gut health plays an important role in overall health. Food products companies and retailers are responding to a more educated consumer.

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Sips to Satisfy the Functional Fix

By Natalie Taylor on Feb. 27, 2019

Retailers are responding to a thirst for beverages that boast better nutritional value, variety and sustainable production practices.

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Fried Foods Pose Risk Factor for Women

By Phil Lempert on Mar. 01, 2019

The Lempert Report: A 20-year study found that consuming fried chicken and fried fish increases chances of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.

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Meijer Installs Drug Take-Back Kiosks

By WGB Staff on Feb. 20, 2019

The program will be available in all supercenters across the Midwest.

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Hy-Vee Launches Initiative Against Childhood Obesity in Twin Cities

By WGB Staff on Feb. 19, 2019

The program allows shoppers to provide Matterbox meal kits to youngsters in their communities.

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Center Store Evolves to Meet Lifestyle Needs

Sponsored content from our partner General Mills on Feb. 12, 2019

Consumers flock to food made with wholesome goodness.