The authors believe organic purchases are borne of both personal and environmental concerns in tandem.

Flowers Foods has appointed Craig S. Parr to the newly created position of senior vice president of finance and chief risk officer.

Shoppers ages 50-54 lead the charge when it comes to purchasing health and beauty products online (52%), and shoppers ages 45-49 are purchasing more food and beverage products online (29%) than any other age group.

Amid weakening consumer confidence, 59% of consumers said they are purchasing specialty foods this year.