Research

What natural retailers are thriving—or struggling—in 2012?

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:23:00 +0000

Dig into a preview of Natural Foods Merchandiser's Market Overview to see which types of natural stores are leading the way (or not) during the down economy.

New Hope 360 Blog

When times get tough, millennials stop spending

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:56:00 +0000

Shoppers between the ages of 18 and 34, once considered a "golden ticket" for sales growth by manufacturers and retailers, are now pinching pennies to survive in tough economic times. What can natural products retailers do to attract these valuable consumers?

New Hope 360 Blog

NBJ 2012 Sports Nutrition & Weight-Loss Report

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:29:00 +0000

Nutrition Business Journal has compiled all pertinent data on the sports nutrition & weight-loss industry, including company profiles, sales, numbers, and upcoming trends. This report includes sales data, market share growth, issues and concerns, and historical data on the sports nutrition & weight-loss industry.

Meta-analysis contradicts popular belief about fish oil supplements

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:06:00 +0000

Do fish oil supplements really help the heart? A meta-analysis published in April challenged the common belief. Natural Foods Merchandiser chats with the study's co-author about the research.

Welcome to the Knowledge Center

Fri, 04 May 2012 16:37:00 +0000

A collection of white papers and videos that dive deeper into the new functional ingredients in the marketplace. Download documents, view videos and check back frequently for new additions to our library.

Sports Nutrition & Weight Loss Business Class

Wed, 02 May 2012 18:26:00 +0000

The editorial team at Nutrition Business Journal has compiled a series of videos highlighting the sports nutrition & weight loss industry. Although this segment of the nutrition industry can have a very volatile market, there is certainly room for growth and sucess. Some of the big trends emerging, along with the big push for new proteins, may allow you to break into this sometimes difficult market. These videos will discuss many of the pressing issues, market sales, and trends in the sports nutrition & weight loss industry.

Sports Nutrition & Weight Loss Business Class Chapter 3: Market Data

Wed, 02 May 2012 17:41:00 +0000

Although the Sports Nutrition & Weight Loss market has been a volatile one, there have been areas of impressive growth and ample opportunity to thrive in this industry. In this final chapter of the Sports Nutrition & Weight Loss Business Class, Research Director, Carla Ooyen will take you through an overview of the sales and growth in the sports nutrition industry, along with preformance overviews by both channel and category. Additionally, she will discuss some of the big category drivers in the sports nutrition segment and give tips and ideas on how to grow your business in the upcoming years.

Sports Nutrition & Weight Loss Business Class Chapter 2: Trends & Profiles

Wed, 02 May 2012 16:55:00 +0000

This video highlights the three major trends emerging in the sports nutrition segment. The nutrition industry in general is seeing a push towards cleaner, plant-based ingredients, and the sports nutrition and weight loss products are no exception. In this video, Marc Brush, NBJ's editor-in-chief, will discuss the three major trends forming in this segment, along with profiles of companies who embody these trends.

Sports Nutrition & Weight Loss Business Class Chapter 1: Protein

Wed, 02 May 2012 15:40:00 +0000

In this chapter of the Sports Nutrition & Weight Loss Business Class, Associate Editor, Connor, digs deep into what is being called the ingredient of the decade; protein. The steady growth in both sports nutrition powders and energy bars can be attributed to protein, and those numbers are predicted to rise even more in the upcoming years. This segment looks at the whey protein industry, soy protein industry, and some up-and-coming proteins to keep an eye out for, along with analysis of many of the big players in the sports nutrition industry.

U.S. organic industry reaches $31 billion in 2011

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:08:00 +0000

In its 2012 Organic Industry Survey, the Organic Trade Association reports strong growth for the organic sector. What will it take for the industry to post double-digit growth in 2013 and beyond?