Retailer’s Trends Council predicts emerging flavors, culinary influences and products poised for the spotlight in the coming year
October 22, 2020
Whole Foods Market global buyers and experts unveiled their top 10 anticipated food trends for 2021 in the retailer’s sixth annual trends predictions. Hard kombucha, upcycled foods, leveled-up breakfasts and jerky made from produce are among the food influences expected to take off in the next year.
Where the focus in developing foods and beverages for better weight management once was on sweeteners and calorie cutting, today's weight-management products reflect the protein trend, especially the emphasis on plant proteins.
Hosted by lifestyle experts, Whole Foods reimagines home economics inviting customers to learn new skills in virtual classes
August 18, 2020
Through a series of virtual classes, each with a contemporary take on mastering everyday home tasks and need-to-know life skills, “students” will learn everything from creative baking swaps and transforming food scraps to stocking up on grocery staples and choosing the right cleaning products.
Online grocery sales projections vary wildly, so I’m siding with Nielsen's forecast of $100 billion by 2022. Regardless of the exact figure, the pace of change in retail grocery is accelerating.
By partnering with local farmers in New York and New Jersey and freezing produce, Seal the Seasons brand makes local fruit available 365 days a year for its shoppers
July 31, 2018
Seal the Seasons is committed to growing market opportunities for local and regional American farms by freezing their fruit to be sold year-round.
Former Whole Foods Co-CEO plans to focus on ready-to-drink beverages
November 21, 2017
The company also welcomed consumer packaged goods industry veterans and trailblazers to its Board of Advisors, rounding out a leadership team with deep category experience and track record of success.
Looking ahead to 2020 and beyond, annual double digit growth is realistic for Amazon in the food and beverage market
September 7, 2017
As market research firm Packaged Facts forecasts in the brand new study, US. Grocery Market Focus: The Amazon Food Shopper, though Amazon currently garners only a small share of overall grocery sales, that share will trend upward in the coming years.
The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $13.7 billion
June 16, 2017
Amazon and Whole Foods Market, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire Whole Foods Market for $42 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $13.7 billion, including Whole Foods Market’s net debt.