Lately, all's fair in the supermarket. Fair Trade, that is. Though the designation used to be reserved for single-ingredient items like coffee, Fair Trade Certified Ingredients labels have begun to crop up all over...
Though their days are numbered, limited-edition sweets with movie themes are building excitement in the candy aisle. Some retailers create elaborate displays with a wide array of sweets, candy collectibles and...
With concerns about childhood obesity continuing, retailers are doing their best to push produce on little people. Packages of fruits and veggies adorned with cartoon characters are piling up in many stores. Certain...
Consumers with special dietary needs can have their cake and eat it too. Premium baking mixes ranging from frozen gluten-free cookie dough to low-allergen muffin mixes and organic cake and brownie blends are bringing...
THE RISE OF ANIMAL WELFARE as a purchase driver in the meat department has led to fundamental changes in the way animal proteins are marketed in the supermarket. Caught in the middle, mainstream operators have been...
Hair care is hurting. Due to the sluggish economy, shoppers aren't spending as much on shampoo, conditioner and styling products. Only select consumers are continuing to shell out cash for salon-grade sundries. Some...
Forget conventional medicine. Many shoppers are replacing traditional remedies with functional foods that are believed to prevent disease and provide relief from common ailments. Whether the purpose is to aid...
The health and wellness movement has invaded the snack aisle. In recent years, everything from potato chips and crackers to popcorn and cookies has been altered to meet the demand for better-for-you bites. Natural and...