In the 1960s, as the world worried about a population explosion that would cause global food shortages, chemical companies reassured Americans that, with technology, we could synthesize in a test tube all the food we need.  Read more...

For their annual omnichannel issue, Nutrition Business Journal interviewed Jay Jacobowitz, President of Retail Insights® for his perspective on the future of mid-sized supernatural chains and the transition of conventional supermarkets to an ominichannel strategy.  Read more...

At the beginning of the year, you must decide where to focus your time and money for the best return. And this year may feel the most challenging yet.  Read more...

In December, we reported excerpts from our conversation with Michael Kanter, co-founder 45 years ago of Cambridge Naturals, in Cambridge, Mass. Michael also was one of the pioneers of the Buy Local movement  Read more...

As a small, independent natural products retailer, there’s a lot you can’t do. You can’t carry the broad assortment of natural and organic perishable foods your competitors do. You can’t offer 2-hour delivery, and you can’t compete on price, to name a few. What you can do?  Read more...

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