Retail ‘channel-shifting’ – what does it mean for organics?
Retail ‘channel shifting’ has been a striking feature of the global organic landscape in recent years, with major retailers taking a much bigger share of organic sales in parts of…
Publix opens three more GreenWise stores
US supermarket operator Publix plans to open another three GreenWise Market natural, organic and specialty stores.
Whole Foods to scrap ‘millennial-bait’ 365 store concept
Whole Foods Market is to discontinue its smaller footprint ‘365’ store model, according to US media reports.
Don’t say cheese, dairy farmers tell vegan shop owners
The owners of a new London-based vegan cheese shop – La Fauxmagerie – have been warned by dairy farmers and producers that they are misleading customers.
Organic and health-focused consumers more likely to shop online
Organic and health-focused consumers in Germany are far more likely to shop online for food products than the general consumer, suggests a recent survey by GIK.
Aussie VMS brand Swisse launches staff ride-to-work scheme
Australian supplements specialist Swisse Wellness has become the first company in the region to offer employees a tax deductible salary sacrifice ride to work scheme.
China news round-up
In this update on the natural and organic market food market in China, we report on new advertising rules, a string of health store 'approvals' and develoments at Walmart China.
Planet Organic claims zero food waste ‘first’
UK-based organic food retailer Planet Organic says its has become the country’s first chain to achieve zero edible food waste.
Organic sales at Leclerc up 22%, retailer targets 200 Le Marché Bio store openings
Organic sales at French supermarket chain Leclerc grew by an impressive 22% in 2018 to be worth €930 million, reports the Linéaires.
Clash of ideologies: Vegan protestors storm Brighton’s alternative supermarket HISBE
Animal rights campaigners have taken over Brighton (UK) based alternative supermarket HISBE for a second time in protest against what they call the retailer’s “false advertising”.