Market Data and Analysis

Monitor: Marketing healthy diets goes beyond science

Jun 17, 2021

Consumers know what to eat. They simply lack the motivation to make healthier choices.

Specialty food sales hit high of $170.4B in 2020

Jun 11, 2021

Sales at retail grew by 19.4% last year, according to annual report from Specialty Foods Association.

How do your shoppers shop—and who are your main retail competitors?

May 27, 2021

Natural grocery's main retail competitors may surprise you. SPINS has the latest data on consumer shopping patterns and which retailers to keep on your radar (hint: Online isn't the only threat).

OTA survey: U.S. organic sales soar to a new high in 2020

May 25, 2021

The COVID-19-related push to home cooking ignited sales, setting organic records for both dollar total and growth, Organic Trade Association survey finds.

Monitor: Trends at Natural Products Expo West Virtual Week viewed through a consumer lens

May 20, 2021

Knowing what trends consumers are responding to do could be important homework before attending Natural Products Expo West Virtual Week.

How do food co-ops affect their communities?

May 07, 2021

National Co+op Grocers recently issued its 2020 Food Co-op Impact Report, which details the positive effects of the community-owned stores.

Organic produce shows strength and staying power

May 05, 2021

Consumer perception of organic as safer and healthier boosts category’s growth during COVID-19.

Data shows consumers are choosing sustainability

Apr 28, 2021

As you think about meeting the demands of shoppers, consider how you can show shoppers that your shelves have the sustainable items they’re looking for.

Better-for-you holds its place on the shelf in center store

Apr 26, 2021

More growth expected amid strong demand and ongoing innovation, despite a shift to focus on core items.

Vaccinate—but also, focus on nutrition

Apr 26, 2021

It’s time to admit that nutrition can play a powerful role in the fight against COVID-19.

Natural and organic products industry market reports and analysis.