Grocery industry’s health and wellness trend is going strong

Signs point to continued growth in the health and wellness product category for grocers, as 75% of retailers and wholesalers have seen growth in the category in the past 12 months, David Orgel writes. Research indicates that grocers consider natural-foods stores to be their biggest competitors in this segment, which includes such trends as gluten- and allergen-free foods and local products, he writes. Read more >>