Consumers quenching their thirst with organic beverages

The U.S. organic beverage market is surging as shoppers pursue fresh products, gut health and sugar reduction. As sugary sodas decline in popularity, 62% of consumers are looking for more natural beverage options, according to the Beverage Industry’s 2018 product development outlook. Some of the most sought-after categories are hybrid drinks with added protein, vitamins and antioxidants, carbonated…

Millennials Likely to Belong to Loyalty Programs

Millennials belong to more loyalty programs than older consumers, according to research by Hawk Incentives. Older respondents report that they are active in 3.9 loyalty programs, on average, while millennial respondents are active in an average of 4.2 programs. Overall, millennials are enrolled in 6.5 loyalty programs, compared to 6.2 on average. In addition, millennials…

Minnesota Holidays

Land of 10,000 Lakes Minnesota is a land of contrasts. Here you can follow the secluded canoe trails of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, or have a houseboat adventure in Voyageurs National Park. There are Northwoods golf and spa resorts and more shoreline than California, Florida and Hawaii combined and the state also claims world class cities with internationally…