Articles by Jennifer Storelli

Demand for organic products is booming, according to the Organic Trade Association (OTA), Brattleboro, Vt. In 2013, organic product sales jumped 12 percent compared with 2012 to $35.1 billion, setting a new record, it reports.

My mother always taught me to plan my shopping lists around the weekly sale ad. By checking what types of meat, produce and consumer packaged goods (CPG) items are on sale, I can plan ahead for meals and snacks that will give me the best bang for my buck.

In today’s fast-paced world with little down time, consumers are looking for quick, in-and-out shopping trips that fit into their busy lifestyles, says Susan Viamari, editor of thought leadership at Information Resources Inc. (IRI), Chicago.

The 29th annual Natural Products Expo East tradeshow brought together more new exhibitors and new products than ever before.

More than 20,000 attendees from 60-plus countries were in attendance at this year’s National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show, which took place Oct. 7-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.

When Geoff Soares, chief executive officer of Summit Beverage Group, Marion, Va., purchased the company back in spring 2013, he knew little about the beverage business, he says.

One of the most pressing problems affecting supply chains is an ongoing talent shortage, according to MHI, the Charlotte, N.C.-based material handling, logistics and supply chain association.

In the beverage market, brand owners are changing the rules when it comes to packaging.

Consumers of all ages use Facebook to digitally connect with friends, and now consumers of legal drinking age can use the social media site to serve up some friendly fun in real life.

Although protein drinks previously were associated with bodybuilders and workout occasions, mainstream consumers now are seeking protein-enhanced products.