Kelsey Blackwell

Senior Editor , Natural Foods Merchandiser

As Natural Foods Merchandiser’s food editor, Blackwell has the enviable job of scoping out, trying and writing about what consumers will soon want to be filling their carts with. When she's not writing about food, nutrition or legislative issues, she's experimenting in the kitchen or scoping out trends in restaurants across the country. 

Posts by Kelsey Blackwell

in New Hope 360 Blog Aug. 26, 2011

Non-GMO movement gets its protest song

As more crops are deregulated, UNFI rep Barclay Neumann pens a song for change to spread the non-GMO message....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Aug. 12, 2011

Does coconut water pack the nutrient punch that it promises?

A recent study calls into question the hydration capabilities of two coconut beverages, but can the information be trusted?....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Aug. 4, 2011

Do functional foods reinforce bad eating habits?

Consumer research shows that increasingly shoppers are looking for foods with immunity claims. With obesity rates at an all-time high, should we....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Jul. 28, 2011

Are you a sugar addict? I need your help

I've always been aware that those extra midday calories were probably not so great for my waistline, but it wasn't until researching an article for....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Jul. 22, 2011

5 summer food trends ready to rock retail

Trend spotters from across the country zero-in on the flavors and foods consumers will be seeking throughout 2011 and into next year. Do you carry....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Jul. 11, 2011

3 standout foods from the Summer Fancy Food Show

The Summer Fancy Food Show floor is packed with more than 30,000 attendees and exhibitors who've traveled from all over the world for this....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Jul. 1, 2011

Retailers hold the key to kicking GMOs out of our food

Five percent of U.S. shoppers is all that's needed to create a tipping point....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Jun. 24, 2011

3 ways to take a stand against unsustainable palm oil

What's low in saturated fat, highly versatile, shows up in products ranging from lipstick to peanut butter, but an environmental nightmare of global....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Jun. 10, 2011

It's time to clear up GM alfalfa confusion

The deregulation of alfalfa was certainly a blow to the organic industry, but does the picture of doom and gloom we're painting include maybe one too....More
in New Hope 360 Blog May. 27, 2011

What to consider when buying salmon? It's complicated

Wild caught is always the best option, yes? Maybe. What else should factor in to your selection? A new report from Chefs Collaborative has the....More