Category Archives: Selling Wellness
Good-for-You Getting Better
This is going to be a year filled with opportunities and challenges for the wellness and better-for-you categories. Continue reading
Wellness worthy
GHQ takes a glimpse at trends impacting key wellness categories and the hot items expected to drive growth this year. Continue reading
Healthy side up
Following an all-natural or gluten-free diet used to require making a trip to a specialty health food store or searching out a small corner section of the supermarket. Continue reading
Wellness winner’s circle
The economy may have slowed the number of products companies are launching, but it is clear by the submissions we received for the 2012 Trailblazer Awards that it has not curtailed the amount of innovation introduced to the wellness category. Continue reading
Frozen food forte
From appetizers to snack foods to entrees, the better-for-you frozen food category is heating up. By Carol Radice Time-pressed consumers are always looking for … Continue reading
Growing gluten-free
The gluten-free market is expected to double in the next four years. The biggest challenge facing retailers may be holding the attention of consumers. … Continue reading
United stands on wellness
United Supermarkets’ Living Well initiative earns the chain Grocery Headquarters’ “Wellness Retailer of the Year” recognition. By Deena M. Amato-McCoy Many supermarkets created wellness … Continue reading
Health & wellness purchasing trends revisited
In Phase III work on studying the Consumer Shop ping Habits for Wellness and Environmentally Conscious Life styles, the Global Market Develop- ment Center … Continue reading
Smart snacks
Manufacturers continue to innovate the better-for-you snack category, but the question remains—where is the best place for retailers to merchandise product? By Carol Radice … Continue reading
A natural glow
Product integrity and performance are driving natural and organic personal care sales. By Carol Radice Consumer interest in natural and organic skin, hair and … Continue reading
Fair for all
Fair Trade products may cost a little more, but increasingly consumers are willing to shell out the extra money knowing their purchase can affect … Continue reading
Reformulating function
Unique ingredients and health-driven benefits of functional beverages are serving as a growth engine for an otherwise mature beverage category. By Carol Radice Lucille … Continue reading
Greener pastures
Innovation has helped consumers realize that dairy products can be more than just a commodity. By Carol Radice Products such as cheese, milk, yogurt … Continue reading
Acting natural
The Natural Products Expo West show attracted a wide range of exhibitors. Here is a sampling of what the thousands of attendees enjoyed. By … Continue reading
Making a move
Modifications to the government’s dietary guidelines are expected to draw more shoppers to the wellness category this year. By Carol Radice As the political … Continue reading
Baby steps
Not all parents are fully committed to the wellness category when they shop for themselves, but they are more interested in organic and healthy … Continue reading
Begging for more
The natural pet set has expanded beyond food to include treats, toys, cat litter and more. By Carol Radice Sit. Stay. Stay healthy. While … Continue reading
Rising to the occasion
Convenience and healthy benefits provide a one-two punch for the better-for-you breakfast category. By Carol Radice Consumers are fast learning the benefits of eating … Continue reading
Winning in wellness
Grocery Headquarters’ annual Trailblazer Awards honor influential health and wellness companies across a number of segments. By Carol Radice As the health and wellness … Continue reading
Frozen food sales warming up
Products that address specific health & lifestyle issues are giving the category a boost. By Carol Radice Shoppers seeking healthier options have traditionally avoided … Continue reading
Natural appeal
When priced competitively, private label wellness products can attract consumers focused on value and health. By Carol Radice As the recession continues to grip … Continue reading
Sensible snacking
Innovative, healthier-for-you options are keeping interest in the natural snack category high. By Carol Radice At first glance, lentils, black beans and seaweed might … Continue reading
Wellness Forum: Talking calories
Grocers can help consumers get a better handle on how much they are eating. By Cary Silvers Americans have a curious relationship with calories. … Continue reading
Healthy glow
Natural personal care products are performing well in the supermarket channel as suppliers expand price points and offer spa-type products. By Carol Radice When … Continue reading
What’s in a name?
The industry has developed standards for labeling “natural” personal care and cleaning products. By Carol Radice Recognizing the growing need to standardize the term … Continue reading
