Market Data and Analysis

Inflation impacts natural and organic categories less, but labor and supply chain issues complicate matters.

NGA/FMS Solutions study cites impact of pandemic.

Though simple experiences are highly valued, survey findings suggest natural shoppers may not be making dramatic changes in holiday plans for 2021 a year after vaccinations began.

Stores to fulfill 75% of online orders via pickup, Mercatus/Incisiv study forecasts.

Organic foods traditionally are more expensive than conventional foods, but a recent analysis by Magnify Money found that price gap could be narrowing.

Breakfast at home continues to grow, while the baking craze has plateaued.

Compared with a year ago, retailers should be optimistic about the upcoming holiday shopping season. Unfortunately, different challenges loom.

Consumers are more likely to support brands founded by entrepreneurs and women, but that support might drop if a conventional company buys the natural one.

A new survey from New Hope Network’s NEXT Data & Insights reveals that natural-channel shoppers are more likely than non-natural channel shoppers to place high value on grocery store service and features like deli counter and knowledgeable staff.