The retail market for organic products continues to defy gravity. All indications point to double-digit growth driven by consumer trends around health and wellness, clean label, natural, non-GMO, local and fresh eating. In the United States and Europe, the demand for organic already outpaces the land available to grow organic crops. Even looking more broadly,…
Organic Trade Association survey signals big new wave of organic consumers on the horizon Twenty-five percent of the Millennials in America are parents. In the next 10 to 15 years, 80 percent of Millennials will be moms and dads. What this means for the organic market could be transformative. A new and expanded survey on…
Sales of hot and cold beverages account for more than $181 billion in annual sales at foodservice outlets and totaled over 113 billion servings in 2016, according to Technomic Inc.’s 2017 Away-From-Home Beverage Study. This means that beverages account for $1 out of every $5 consumers spend away from home. According to a Technomic analyst,…
The Beaver State Oregon is a state of natural wonders and you will find amazing beauty throughout with historic towns and sleepy fishing villages, ski resorts and wineries. Windswept beaches, verdant forests and snow-capped peaks give way to sweeping rangelands, towering rock formations and dramatic river valleys in this incredibly diverse land. Besides 363 miles…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
