Summer 2013
Strong outlook for OrganicsBrazil
Sun, 28/04/13 - 07:20
By Warren Beaumont
Tracking exports annually from 74 member companies OrganicsBrazil has been an export promotion project, geared to assist Brazilian companies develop this channel, says executive coordinator, Ming Liu. In spite of strong growth in the domestic market, in 2012 co
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Sustainable practices give Primeal an edge
Sat, 27/04/13 - 19:26
By Warren Beaumont
The Ancient Grain and gluten-free trend shows no signs of slowing down in natural and organic retail markets worldwide as consumers increasingly choose ancient super foods like chia, amaranth, cañihua and quinoa for their health and nutritional benefits. Quinoa dem
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Finally, a range of Ice Cream Alternatives
Sat, 27/04/13 - 04:40
By Kat Schuett
On a summer day there is nothing like a cool, creamy treat to beat the heat. But for vegans or those who were cursed with lactose intolerance (such as myself), ice cream has been but a dream. Even for those who can have dairy, the cold reality is that if you w
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A fresh mapping of culinary trends
Fri, 26/04/13 - 17:04
By Warren Beaumont
Health & Wellness, Authentic Appeal, Artisan Appreciation and Local & Sustainable are the key consumer drivers with the most power to propel culinary trends, according to the recent A Look Backward & Forward Culinary Trend Mapping Report, a joint publication o
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Vivaness presents what’s hot in personal care
Thu, 25/04/13 - 02:56
By Kat Schuett
It used to be that if you wanted natural or organic personal care, you had to give up a certain degree of functionality. This is no longer the case. The new generation of personal care products—debuted February 13-16 at the Vivaness show, running parallel to Bi
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Expo West celebrates healthy living
Sat, 20/04/13 - 03:27
By O.W.N News Network
Healthy living and eating grows ever popular as evidence by the throngs of people from all over who crowded into the Anaheim Convention Center to learn about the products featured at Natural Products Expo West, March 8-10.
The 33rd year old expo that started out small bu
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