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May. 16, 2013

Food regulations promote minimum standards, not best practices

Rather than focusing on thresholds and tolerances the Food Safety Modernization Act and even National Organic Program should encourage producers to....More
May. 15, 2013

The 5 most popular roles at retail

Do you know why shoppers come in and/or buy certain products at natural retail? Knowledge is power with the top five reasons....More
GMO dino? What Jurassic Park was really about
May. 13, 2013

GMO dino? What Jurassic Park was really about

Hopefully we won't have to wait around until an allergy, antibiotic-resistant or some other medical or environmental epidemic brings about a tangible....More
May. 13, 2013

6 simple tips to combat burnout

Burnout: "A state of fatigue brought about by devotion to a cause, a way of life or a relationship that failed to produce the expected reward." —....More
May. 9, 2013

Curcumin currying favor among boomers, millennials

What do boomers and active millennials have in common? Joint pain....More
May. 9, 2013

Infographic: 4 bite-sized things to know about GMOs

How's a time-pressed shopper supposed to understand the complexity of GMOs? This infographic breaks it down....More
May. 8, 2013

Will the FDA finally wash its hands of triclosan?

After years of concern and research about chemical antibacterial triclosan, can we really expect an FDA ban?....More
May. 7, 2013

Target shoppers with needs-driven category definitions

This category-definition step is perhaps the most important in the category management process; it's how you communicate your commitment to shoppers....More
May. 6, 2013

Consumers gravitate to private label

Private label offers greater opportunity for natural foods and supplement retailers as consumers grow more comfortable with off-brand selections....More
May. 3, 2013

Finding the best sports nutrition is an enduring pain

Endurance and action sports are skyrocketing in popularity. What's the best kind of product to fuel this new legion of ultra-fit people?....More
Take action to support national GMO labeling legislation
May. 1, 2013

Take action to support national GMO labeling legislation

GMO labeling has made it to the U.S. Congress. Now's the time to stand up to make sure government officials hear your voice....More
8 steps to mastering category management
Apr. 30, 2013

8 steps to mastering category management

Aligning your process with retailers' category management strategy will help you stand out in their eyes and establish you as a true partner and....More
Apr. 25, 2013

Is Eden Foods' birth-control controversy reason for boycott?

The organic food producer's decision to sue the Obama administration to keep from supplying employees with birth control incites rage among loyal....More
Apr. 23, 2013

Economic impact of independent grocers measured

Independent business has big impact as measured by new National Grocers Association report. Just imagine if it included all specialty and natural....More
Getting to first base with retailers
Apr. 23, 2013

Getting to first base with retailers

As a natural product manufacturer, taking these necessary steps will get you toward a retail distribution home run so that you can compete with....More
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