The US food and beverage industry have managed to balance losses in the foodservice sector with gains on the retail side
July 28, 2020
In the brand new report US Beverage Market Outlook 2020: Grocery Shopping & Personal Consumption in the Coronavirus Era, market research firm Packaged Facts forecasts that sales of major beverage categories will increase from $150 billion in 2019 to more than $160 billion by the end of 2020 and will eventually exceed $170 billion in sales in 2024.
Investors back rapidly growing wellness shot brand via virtual fundraising
July 28, 2020
Vive Organic, makers of doctor crafted, cold-pressed wellness shots, announced the closing of a $13-million Series B funding round led by Monogram Capital with participation by Cambridge SPG and Powerplant Ventures.
Consumers are expected to show higher levels of interest in their immune health
July 21, 2020
Looking ahead to the years after the COVID-19 outbreak, consumers are expected to show higher levels of interest in their immune health. This could open doors for more products with a specific focus on immune health rather than those with multiple health messages of which immunity is simply one of many.
New superfood protein powder contains botanicals, adaptogens, and functional mushrooms
June 24, 2020
Plant Protein+ is the protein for the modern gatherer, made entirely from seven pure, natural, organic seeds and seven botanicals, adaptogens, and functional mushrooms, without any of the isolates, grains, or other processed ingredients often found in plant-based protein powders.
Organization launches Spark Change to guide the community through a virtual journey of product discovery, education and connection
June 16, 2020
New Hope Network misses gathering with the natural & organic products community, and we are sad to announce that we will need to wait until 2021 for us all to be together in person again due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 crisis on events and travel.
June is Men’s Health Month, and June 10-16 is designated as Men’s Health Week. It’s not quite certain how we guys landed both a week and a month at the same time, but it probably has to do with the need to be told to do something more than once. In this case, it’s needing to be nagged to take care of ourselves.
New IRI, SPINS research reveals that natural products outperform conventional products pre-COVID-19 and during the pandemic
June 10, 2020
The new report, "COVID-19 and Navigating the Path Ahead: Supporting the Natural Products Consumer," highlights natural shoppers’ product and shopping preferences, recommended strategies for manufacturers and retailers to attract and retain consumers, and suggestions to maximize new opportunities in the future.
The new probiotics are organic fermented blends of superfoods formulated specifically to support gut health and immune system health
May 27, 2020
The line provides consumers with a new shelf-stable, high-quality supplement comprised of prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics in one convenient form.
New brand joins extensive portfolio of entrées that fit evolving definitions of wellness
May 20, 2020
Nestlé introduced Life Cuisine, a new brand delivering satisfying meal solutions that match approaches to eating well. From gluten-free to high-protein, Life Cuisine is made with flavorful ingredients.
Nutrition brand is poised to help people transform health through the gut, improve blood sugar control and strengthen immunity
May 20, 2020
With a "food as medicine" ethos, Muniq's first line of products are balanced nutritional shakes powered by resistant starch, a unique class of prebiotic fiber, to strengthen gut health.