According to the Chicago-based consumer intelligence firm, organic accounts for approximately 12% of overall produce dollar sales.
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According to the Chicago-based consumer intelligence firm, organic accounts for approximately 12% of overall produce dollar sales.
Read ArticleA forthcoming federal definition for ultra-processed foods could influence front-of-pack nutrition labeling requirements, product reformulation efforts and compliance timelines across the food industry.
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The No Toxics in Food Packaging Act seeks to ban certain chemicals from food packaging and food processing materials.
Read ArticleJust as we reported from Expo West 2026, there is a massive shortage of whey protein, with prices rising 5x.
Read ArticleAccording to a new report from the International Food Information Council, 45% of consumers are looking at calories, 44% are watching out for total sugars, and 42% of shoppers are looking out for protein content.
Read ArticleAccording to a LendingTree analysis of USDA retail pricing data, organic produce prices increased 10%, while conventional produce prices rose only 0.3%.
Read ArticleAccording to Alvarez & Marsal, 42% of shoppers said they plan to switch to less expensive stores this spring.
Read ArticleFor the fourth consecutive year, organic berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries) led in sales, reaching almost $2.4 billion in 2025 — a 12.1% increase from the previous year.
Read ArticleNew data from PepsiCo, Inc. suggests that, while 95% of American consumers understand the importance of hydration, over 150 million consumers regularly report signs of mild to moderate dehydration, including unregulated body temperature, low cognitive focus and increased thirst.
Read ArticleIn the report by FMI —The Food Industry Association and NielsenIQ, it also underscored the challenges grocers face in capitalizing on e-commerce, including stiff competition and shoppers’ focus on small baskets.
Read ArticlePreventative health and the food-as-medicine movement are the main drivers of this spending surge, and club stores, not natural products retailers, are leading the pack as go-to destinations for these shoppers.
Read ArticleThree months into 2026, the agency has still not indicated when those funds might be made available, something that could push many small farmers out of the organic system entirely.
Read ArticleA new California bill seeks to establish a state certification program for non-ultra processed foods (UPFs), which would potentially put it in competition two private certifications: Non-UPF Verified and WISEcode.
Read ArticleOrganic produce accounts for 13% of total retail produce sales, 1% higher than in 2024, and 8% of overall produce volume, also 1% higher than the year prior.
Read ArticleAs a global sleep crisis intensifies, food and beverage companies are racing to capture a fast-growing market built around sleep-supporting ingredients and functional nutrition.
Read ArticleOrganic food sales totaled $70.1 billion, representing 6.1% of the overall food market.
Read ArticleInsurgent brands drove 25% of growth in the food sector in 2025, according to Bain & Company.
Read ArticleAccording to a new paper from researchers at Harvard, the University of Michigan and Duke University, there are similarities in the production processes of UPFs and cigarettes, and in manufacturers’ efforts to optimize the “doses” of products and how quickly they act on reward pathways in the body.
Read ArticleThe Trump administration just unveiled new dietary guidelines for Americans that call for “prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains” while avoiding highly processed foods and refined carbohydrates.
Read ArticleThe survey will be mailed this month and will collect new data on organic production, marketing practice, income and expenses in the United States.
Read ArticleHigh prices, a renewed focus on health and wellness, and a bifurcated economy over the last five years have created the perfect storm for premium grocers.
Read ArticleFollowing a severe 2025 drought, producers face hay costs exceeding $600/ton, depleted feed reserves and escalating herd culls.
Read ArticleThe retraction came years after internal corporate documents first revealed in 2017 that Monsanto employees were heavily involved in drafting the paper.
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