The secret to 40 years of natural grocery: Little things done right
As independent grocery retailers struggle to thrive in a tough market, every little nudge matters—from emblazoning email addresses on shopping bags to championing rigorous standards. Last year, independents and co-ops lost 85 stores, according to Retail Insights Retail Universe. Yet among stores that survived last year, sales grew by 6.1%, and the natural and organic industry overall is on track for $363 billion in 2026, according to Nutrition Business Journal. Stores that survive today are doing things right.
Organic produce inches closer to the mainstream
Generating greater organic sales from a cross-section of shopper segments will require persuasion and patience, analysts said. “Shoppers choose organic produce when the value proposition is right,” said Mike Mauti, managing partner of Execulytics Consulting, a Toronto-based fresh produce advisory and market research firm. “It comes down to weighing the price premium and perceived benefits versus conventional produce.”
The Best Organic Baby Clothes, Backed By Top Certifications
The key to finding the best organic baby clothes is to look for a GOTS certification, which means the fabric meets the Global Organic Textile Standard. This certification not only means the fibers used in the garment were produced using organic farming practices, but it also regulates the full fabric production from end-to-end—including “dyes, fabric conditioners and every other kind of chemical or substance used in the process,” says Tom Chapman, co-CEO of the Organic Trade Association. That translates to fewer risky chemicals for workers, the environment and, yes, next to your baby’s skin. As a mom of three little boys (all under the age of 5), I’ve also found that organic cotton clothes are soft and durable, standing up to all those toddler tumbles better than their fast-fashion counterparts.
Frankie’s Organic Snacks Launches Limited-Edition Snickerdoodle Puffcorn
Frankie’s Organic Snacks, the family-owned organic snack brand known for its oven-baked Puffcorn, today announced the launch of its limited-edition Snickerdoodle Avocado Oil Puffcorn. Available exclusively on Amazon in both the US and Canada for the holiday season, Snickerdoodle Puffcorn pairs the warm cinnamon-sugar flavor of the classic cookie with Frankie’s light and crunchy organic corn base. Baked, never fried, and made with 100% avocado oil, the limited-edition release offers a festive new take on the traditional Puffcorn snack.
