Four educated guesses on what grocers should expect.
As is the case with many retail operations, forecasting is a powerful tool. Whether it be predicting holiday rushes, foot traffic, extreme weather or unique promotions, an accurate estimate as to what’s around the corner can help your store(s) run smoothly.
Wouldn’t it be nice to peer into the future to see what the health interests and needs of the future will be, so you can determine which foods need to be available to your customers in the weeks, months and years to come?
Let’s a take a look at some educated guesses about what the future holds for health:
1 More Plants
Plant-based nutrition has gained massive ground over the past few years as not only a trend, but also a well-recognized approach to eating well, backed by registered dietitians, other health care professionals, and researchers.
This story is from the May 2019 edition of Progressive Grocer.
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Increased Focus on Health, Wellness, and Immunity-boosting Products
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The New Normal for Snacks
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The rise of superfoods and ways to mainstream them on retail shelves
WHAT ARE SUPERFOODS AND THEIR BENEFITS AND WHY THESE PRODUCTS ARE WITNESSING A HUGE SURGE IN DEMAND? WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES OF INFUSING THESE SUPERFOODS INTO OUR TRADITIONAL FOOD PRODUCTS, AND HOW CAN THEIR VISIBILITY AND AWARENESS BE RAMPED UP IN ON-GROUND SHELVES OF SUPERMARKETS AND RETAIL COUNTERS?
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Healthy Eating Convenience
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