Articles Tagged with ''whole foods market''

Whole Foods Market Announces Annual Supplier All-Star Awards

Retailer recognizes 15 brands that raise the industry bar for quality, innovation, value and social responsibility

June 15, 2023

This year’s recipients, who are being honored for their contributions throughout 2022, include brands ranging from two to 28 years on Whole Foods Market’s shelves. The awards, now in their 11th year, were previously called Supplier of the Year Awards.

2022 PREDICTIONS

Top 10 Food Trends for 2022

Whole Foods Market suggests non-alcoholic spirits, yuzu, prebiotics and botanicals are among the food influences expected to rise in popularity in the next year

October 20, 2021

Each year, a Trends Council of more than 50 Whole Foods Market team members, including local foragers, regional and global buyers, and culinary experts compile trend predictions based on decades of experience and expertise in product sourcing and studying consumer preferences, as well as in-depth workshopping with emerging and existing brands. Here is a list of the council's top 10 trends for 2022...

Neuro's Functional Gum, Mints at Whole Foods

Neuro gum and Neuro mints are sugar free, gluten free, vegan, and use only scientifically-backed and sustainable ingredients

April 6, 2021

Whole Foods is now the second major retailer to sell the functional gum and mints following CVS Pharmacy, and the distribution deal will help bring clean, sugar-free, gluten-free, on-the-go energy and clarity to more people than ever.

Freak Flag Organics Bone Broths

New bone broths now available at Whole Foods Market

August 7, 2020

Whole Foods Market stores nationwide now carry new Freak Flag Organics Bone Broth products. The retailer will sell three of the company’s bone broths, all of which are USDA-certified organic and GMO-free. The partnership allows for even more opportunities of expansion for other retailers to carry Freak Flag Organics Bone Broths.

Whole Foods Market Announces Winners of Annual Supplier Awards

Local, regional and national brands celebrated for outstanding quality, environmental stewardship, organic integrity, innovation, purpose and partnership

February 24, 2020

Whole Foods Market awarded three national suppliers, those available in four or more Whole Foods Market regions, and 11 local and regional partners with “Supplier of the Year” recognition and honored others for their contributions in categories aligned with Whole Foods Market’s mission.

2020 PREDICTIONS: FLAVOR & FOOD TRENDS

Whole Foods Market Predicts Top 10 Food Trends For 2020

Retailer’s global and local experts forecast on-the-rise flavors, products and culinary influences

October 23, 2019

Each year, more than 50 Whole Foods Market team members including local foragers, regional and global buyers and culinary experts thoughtfully compile the report based on decades of experience and expertise in product sourcing, studying consumer preferences and participating in food and wellness industry exhibitions worldwide.

Food, Health & Groceries: What Do Millennials Want?

New Whole Foods Market survey finds that millennials are willing to pay a higher price for quality

September 11, 2019

One trend that emerged from the survey is that of "better informed purchasing decisions." A majority of millennials want to know where their food comes from and how it is sourced. Transparency in food sourcing is important to more than 65% of millennials, particularly for fresh meat and seafood.

Consumer Curiosity to Discover New Food and Beverages

"Discovery: The Adventurous Consumer" leads the list of Innova Market Insights' Top 10 Trends for 2019

Lu Ann Williams

April 5, 2019

Don't have a travel passport on hand? That's okay. There’s an ever-growing selection of foods and beverages—both at restaurants and on retail supermarket shelves—to offer bolder ethnic flavors and multi-sensory food experiences.

Koia Keto

All of Koia's varieties are vegan, Non-GMO Project verified and free of dairy, soy and gluten

January 16, 2019

While the ketogenic diet usually relies heavily on meat-based products and savory flavors, Koia Keto provides a unique, plant-based treat packed with 12 grams of protein and no added sugar.

Whole Foods Market's Top 10 Food Trend Predictions for 2019

Pacific Rim flavors, eco-conscious packaging, faux meat snacks and new varieties of hemp-infused products are among the food influences expected to take off in the next year

November 20, 2018

The retailer's seasoned trend-spotters thoughtfully compiled this report based on more than 100 years of combined experience in product sourcing, studying consumer preferences and participating in food and wellness industry exhibitions worldwide.

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