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Organic food sales jump 8.4 % in 2016
Fruits and vegetables continue to lead the way in organic food sales, but proteins and condiments made big gains in 2016. The U.S. organic industry maintained steady growth in 2016, with food sales increasing 8.4 percent to $43 billion — breaking the $40 billion mark for the first time. The U.S. organic industry maintained steady growth…
Why Amazon buying Whole Foods does not mean the end of grocery stores
The story about Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods Market broke only a little over a week ago, yet it has already been told over, and over again, from almost every possible angle. Most stories have used phrases like “sending shockwaves across both the online and brick-and-mortar industries,” while others predicted dire proclamations, forecasts of further…
IDDBA 2017 Recap: Create New Experiences for Shoppers
By Chad Dils It was another great year at the International Dairy, Deli and Bakery Association show, but in case you missed it here is a little recap. I would say the theme of IDDBA17 was “The Store Experience.” Consumers can get almost anything they want to find online, so how do you get people back in…
Seven trends at Summer Fancy Food Show 2017
NEW YORK — Sales of specialty food and beverages reached $127 billion in 2016, surging 15% over a two-year period, while all food sales at retail grew 2.3%. The segment’s strong double-digit growth is expected to continue in the years ahead, said Philip M. Kafarakis, president of the Specialty Food Association. “The consumer evolution into authentic,…
FDA delays revamped nutrition facts panel
NEW YORK (AP) — A revamped nutrition facts panel designed to make it easier for Americans to see how many calories and added sugars are in packaged foods and drinks is being delayed. The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it plans to push back the deadline for a rule requiring food companies to use…