A behind-the-scenes look at one supplement company's turmeric supplier

On a recent trip to India, we visited several farms with exclusive contracts for Sabinsa Corp. Here’s what we learned about the relationship with the farms—the source of botanical ingredient raw material.

Top takeaways on the 2017 global supplements market

Nutrition Business Journal's senior industry analyst highlights where supplements sales are growing and what categories are strongest.

Packaging spotlight: 4 inspiring natural product rebrands

Provocative new package designs aptly communicate brand values.

5@5: Candy maker Mars invests in Kind | Chipotle CEO steps down

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

Telling your story—and how it can help your brand

Brands use content marketing to tell their story to potential customers and grow sales. Learn from our favorite examples how you can use content marketing to grow your business.

Indiana attorney general declares war on CBD

But the hemp industry counsels stores to be educated and chill.

5@5: Coconut shortage continues | From 23andMe to fighting food allergies

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

Chobani rebrands with vintage-inspired package design

The Greek yogurt brand updates its signature branding with a clear, approachable design.

Cambridge Naturals to open second location at Boston Landing

Cambridge Naturals, an award-winning family-owned retailer in Cambridge, Massachusetts, will open a second location at Boston Landing in summer 2018. Founded in 1974, Cambridge Naturals has operated as a single location brick-and-mortar store for 44

Getting on—and off—shelves in today's market

Tera Johnson, founder of whey protein heavyweight Tera's Whey, explains the challenges of getting sell-through at retail.

5@5: A food industry divided | Overnight oats in the Shark Tank

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

Power plants: Old-school plant protein ingredients get tasty makeovers

Seitan and beans may be less glamorous than the almost-like-real meat analogs developed in food tech labs, but they've stood the test of time and are finding new life thanks to innovative natural brands.

There is still a thrill with krill

Sustainability? Check. Bioavailability enhancer? Check. Watch this video with krill ingredient leader Aker BioMarine and get a load of this provocative new research with the U.S. military using the fastest-growing omega-3 supplement. 

5@5: More sugar shenanigans | Gratitude for the growers of our food

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

10 memorable insights from Esca Bona 2017

This year's Esca Bona was packed with industry wisdom for a more equitable food future.

Brands are key to regenerative agriculture

Growing regenerative agriculture practices means increasing demand, which makes natural products brands central to the effort. Here’s why brands (and consumers) play a key role.

TIPA to create the next generation of packaging with compostable plastic

The 100 percent compostable packaging behaves like organic waste, providing a sustainable offering to product manufacturers and beyond.

5@5: Nestle pursuing Hain Celestial? | CDC: Less than 10% of Americans eat enough veggies

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

5 questions about grass fed with Carrie Balkcom

The grass-fed claim has reached critical mass, according to the executive director of the American Grassfed Association, which is expanding its certification seal to dairy.

What's NEXT in the disruptive food and beverage new product development world?

Entrepreneurial startups in the natural and organic space are running laps around the big dogs. Listen in on how they're doing it.

NFM New Product Showcase – November/December 2017

NFM's final issue of 2017 wraps up the year with the themes of message and mission. With natural becoming the way for mainstream consumers, how are brands and retailers maintaining clarity and avoiding a blurring of lines with products that are merel

5@5: Alternative ingredients take salty snacks by storm | Water issues top of mind for food brands

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

3 questions investors consider when evaluating companies

Take a glimpse into the minds of investors and then use these tips to position your company for a successful fundraise.

Get inspired by these under-30 better-food champions

Collectively, this group of young entrepreneurs is taking on some of the food and nutrition industry's biggest challenges and bringing interesting ingredients and products to the market.

10 food trends to watch in 2018

From market research firm Packaged Facts, here are 10 food trends (listed in alphabetical order) that you'll probably be seeing or start seeing more of in 2018. 

Unboxed: 10 energizing new products to fuel your customers

These ain't your teenager's sugary energy beverages. Embrace these innovative products with nutritious ingredients and reasonable caffeine levels.

5@5: Google Ventures-backed company harnesses the microbiome to fight disease | Door to Door Organics shuts down

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

What channels are fueling the sports nutrition and weight management industry?

Sports nutrition and weight management represent a $37.5 billion behemoth and nearly 20 percent of the entire natural products industry. It grew at 7 percent in 2016, so we broke it down in an infographic.

This week: D's Naturals rebrands as No Cow | Pacific Foods debuts duck bone broth

A weekly roundup of new product launches, certifications, hires and appointments, accolades and other natural products company news this week.

Slower growth and competitive pricing on tap for Natural Grocers

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage remains committed to its core values and strategies but will slow its pace of new-store openings and compete on price more in the coming year. Here's a preview of the year.

Organic Trade Association continues organic export promotion

Trade group works within USDA’s Market Access Program to create new organic markets, additional organic exporters.

5@5: Nuts for heart health | Natural leaders weigh in on the changing CPG landscape

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

By the numbers: Supplement talk

Here's a look at the current state of the dialogue between supplement users and physicians.

5@5: Vitamin World looks to close 124 stores | P&G buys direct-to-consumer deodorant brand

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

Meet Fish 2.0's award-winning businesses disrupting seafood

The prestigious seafood business competition Fish 2.0 recently announced the eight winning companies who are working to make the seafood industry more sustainable, traceable and socially conscious.

TSG Consumer Partners invests in Nuun

TSG Consumer Partners (TSG), a leading private equity firm focused exclusively on the branded consumer sector, and Nuun and Company (Nuun), a leading sports hydration provider, today announced that TSG has acquired a minority stake in Nuun. The terms

Q&A: What's the state of the supplements industry Down Under?

The CEO of Blackmores tells how the Australian supplement leader navigates trends and regulations at home and abroad.

Adulteration hits the curcumin market. How do you fix that?

The president of a leading ingredient supplier explains how his company ensures the quality of its product.

5@5: The GFB uses novel packaging for more convenient breakfast | FDA issues public health advisory on kratom

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

One entrepreneur's advice for growing a family business

Humor and boundaries go a long way, according to Hannah Kullberg, co-founder of Better Bean.

9 steps for retailers to better connect social media with in-store promotions

A good website is still incredibly valuable, but Facebook and Instagram are key tools to get the word out about products and promotions. Three experts tell you how.

The wild world of wildcrafting

A look into the vulnerable supply chain of wild-harvested botanicals.

Natural industry mourns passing of Miami retail pioneer Terry Dalton

With the Unicorn Village Natural Marketplace and Restaurant, and later Sublime Vegan Restaurant, Miami retailer and restaurateur Terry Dalton brought sophisticated hipness, financial savvy and customers in droves to his pioneering full-service natural foods supermarket and restaurant.

Natural Products Association East announces expansion plans

The Natural Products Association's east region is planning growth initiatives as the NPA Southeast region departs from the national advocacy organization.

5@5: Big Food invests in e-commerce | Tough times for Blue Apron

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

K2 ascends the mountain of letter vitamins

Is K2-7 the most heart-healthy vitamin? A new study replicates results on hardening of the arteries.

Branded produce sales up 8%: Nielsen report

Branded and private label products are gaining market share in the produce category—especially in fruit.

5@5: Chobani breaks ground on innovation center | USDA delays organic animal welfare rule yet again

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

Prebiotics (with an “e”) are the next frontier in probiotic formulations

The digestive health category has a new superstar class of ingredients.

How Fresh Bellies is training young palates

This mom and founder discovered there was a gap in the baby food category.

5@5: Instacart sees opportunity in Amazon-Whole Foods deal | Third try’s a charm for Nona Lim

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

Researchers: People on nondairy diets should compensate for possible low iodine intake

Most milk alternatives contain insufficient levels of iodine, a mineral needed by the body for metabolism and thyroid function, researchers say.

New Seasons workers, citing health coverage, look to unionize

The regional chain is known for its progressive stance on employment issues.

5@5: Walter Robb backs food waste startup | Independent grocers court millennials

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

Introducing the new cohort of Good Food Accelerator Fellows

Meet FamilyFarmed’s newest class of Good Food Accelerator participants working to retool our food system.

FDA publishes more menu labeling guidance

Restaurant chains and grocery store delis with 20 or more locations have until May to put calorie counts on their menus.

CV Sciences Retailer Spotlight: Full Circle Market

Follow the PlusCBD Oil™ team as Laura Sheehan guides us through the Silicon Valley of Hemp and the evolution of hemp CBD.

The Vitamin Shoppe struggles continue

Sales challenges resulted in yet another disappointing quarter as The Vitamin Shoppe reported its third-quarter earnings. The changing sports customer is among the supplement retailer and manufacturer's trials.

5@5: Who’s investing in the plant-based space | WHO issues guidelines for antibiotics for animals

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

Notable categories in the sports nutrition and weight management industry

Sports nutrition and weight management represent a $37.5 billion dollar behemoth and nearly 20 percent of the entire natural products industry. It grew at 7 percent in 2016, so we broke it down in an infographic.

Food manufacturers, farmers and consumers can change climate for good

It is time for the natural products industry to engage consumers in climate action and regenerative agriculture. The exciting thing is that the market is ready for us to lead, our recent research shows.

Hain Celestial off to a strong start in FY 2018

Hain Celestial’s first-quarter performance met expectations across key metrics including net sales and profitability. Here's what leadership says is working.

Because food isn't going to fix itself

For three days, Esca Bona connected trend-setting entrepreneurs, game-changing technologists and visionary business leaders from across the food supply chain to work together to unpack the food access crisis.

These are the 10 trends Whole Foods Market's buyers predict for 2018

Flowers and powders and puffs—these are just some of the things the retailer is stocking more of as it looks toward the new year.

CV Sciences Retailer Spotlight: Full Circle Market

Follow the PlusCBD Oil™ team as Laura Sheehan guides us through the Silicon Valley of Hemp and the Evolution of Hemp CBD.

5@5: Food purveyors catch attention with bizarre brand swag | Why companies use natural flavors

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

4 challenges for organic—and how retailers and brands prevail

Two sides of growth exist for organic; here’s how you can clarify its purpose and meaning.

Here are two companies helping supplements clean-label up their act

They're helping supplement makers meet the needs of transparency-driven consumers who don't want non-nutritive fillers and questionable extraction methods in their capsules and tablets.

10 suppliers designing a clean, sustainable food ingredient world

Clean label is a consumer-resonant term, while sustainable sourcing practices are just a smart idea. The future lies this way.

New Hope Network to host Techstars Startup Weekend

Join us for a three-day startup crash course creating the future of food, food systems and food technology.

5@5: Nestle adds to coffee portfolio (again) with Chameleon Cold-Brew buy | Amazon scales back Fresh delivery

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

Trump's FDA gets more aggressive against CBD

Drug warriors on parade, reefer madness edition.

This week: New packaging for Soapbox Soaps | Source Naturals launches supplement inspired by gamers

A weekly roundup of new product launches, certifications, hires and appointments, accolades and other natural products company news this week.

Secret Shopper: Do I need prebiotics? And how do I get them?

This month, NFM's secret shopper visited an integrative pharmacy in the Midwest to test its staff's knowledge on prebiotics.

Plant-based products are revolutionizing the milk aisle

Increased sales, political interference and improved technology prove Americans are turning to plant-based milk alternatives as dairy sales decline. Dive into the market and its future in this In Session segment recorded at Natural Products Expo East 2017.

Nominations open for NBJ 2017 Business Achievement Awards

The NBJ Business Achievement Awards represent the highest honor for those in the nutrition industry. This year, we are particularly interested in hearing about new companies, fresh ideas and those new to the industry,

What to consider when working with an accelerator

With all the new accelerators that are offering funding and services comes ample opportunity. One entrepreneur offers his advice on how to best work with one (or many) of them.

5@5: CircleUp has $125M for startup CPG brands | Unilever's new hair care brand targets natural shoppers

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

Creating a supply chain solution

In an adulterated supply chain, simply returning rejected ingredients puts them back into circulation. The American Botanical Council calls upon the industry to go further.

Sprouts ups 2017 outlook, expects more improvement in 2018

Sprouts Farmers Market's third-quarter results have management looking forward to an even brighter year-end. Initiatives launching in 2018 also excite leaders.

NOSB rejects proposal to prohibit hydroponic growing in organic standards

The National Organic Standards Board, like the organic industry, was divided on the issue of soilless growing, but the votes went in favor of continuing to allow it in organic. Here's a breakdown of the arguments from both sides.

$19M investment from CAVU strengthens Vital Proteins as it expands in retail

On a mission to push collagen mainstream, the company secures investment to help it accelerate growth, educate consumers and develop new products.

5@5: How Ritual grew its vitamin business online | Hospitals—the next frontier for local food?

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

Surprising packaging partnership attracts new customers

A collaboration between a snack brand and a Shark Tank-featured apparel brand targets young, social holiday partygoers.