Company forecasts up-and-coming products and
practices focused on health and wellness, body care & beauty,
food & drink, as well as those that are ecologically
thoughtful, just in time for the holidays
LAKEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 8, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, America's Nutrition Education
ExpertsSM and the largest family-operated organic and
natural grocery retailer in the U.S., revealed its eighth
annual Top Trends for 2024. The company's experts predict the most
anticipated products and practices for 2024 in the categories of
Health and Wellness; Body Care and Beauty; Food
and Beverage; and those that are Ecologically
Thoughtful.
To accurately pinpoint the 2024 predictions, Natural Grocers'
Nutrition Education team, including our knowledgeable Registered
Dietitians and Certified Natural Foods Chefs, collaborated with the
retailer's purchasing, marketing and analytics teams. Each year,
these specialists study consumer-shopping preferences, dig into the
latest research to predict these rising and shifting trends.
"This year's trends piece incorporates an array of truly unique
topics with products and practices we love. Though listed as
"trends", our company has been embracing some of these practices
and promoting the brands behind them, for many years," said
Raquel Isely, Vice President of
Marketing for Natural Grocers. "Whether it's menopause finally
getting its due, embracing 'skinimalism', educating yourself on
synthetic biology, or trying out time-tested eating lifestyle like
the Mediterranean Diet, we're pleased to present our trends for the
coming year. We hope this list also encourages folks to pause and
consider how intricately our purchases and practices are connected
when it comes to shaping our collective ability to thrive and
flourish long-term. Plus, if you're still searching for that
perfect gift, this list might inspire you with practical gifts that
can support the wellbeing of that special someone, while adhering
to environmentally thoughtful standards."
NATURAL GROCERS' TOP TRENDS FOR 2024
Natural Grocers' Top Trends for 2024, are classified within the
categories of Health & Wellness; Body Care &
Beauty; Food & Beverage and those that are
Ecologically Thoughtful, for a total of twelve trends. The
team of experts also included a "Try This Trend" addition, which
incorporates an idea or product for those who want to explore
the trends for themselves. There's even a Bonus Trend
for the second year in a row, which stands alone, while also
touching every other trend. The Top Trends are listed below, with
each category linked to the full copy, product suggestions, as well
as research and references on the company's website.
HEALTH & WELLNESS TRENDS
- Heat Adaption Becomes Necessary
- Blood Sugar Balance Is Key to Healthy Weight Maintenance
- Menopause Finally Gets the Attention It Deserves
BODY CARE & BEAUTY TRENDS
- Skin Barrier Repair Becomes the Holy Grail
of Skincare
- Skinimalism Clears the Clutter
- Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste Upgrades Our Oral Health
ECOLOGICALLY THOUGHTFUL TRENDS
- Learning to Mitigate the Health Hazards of Wildfire Smoke
Becomes an Unfortunate Reality
- Consumers Reject Lab-Grown Meat
- The Battle to Define "Regenerative Agriculture" Begins
FOOD & BEVERAGE TRENDS
- We All Get on Board with Boards
- The Mediterranean Diet Stands the Test of Time
- Replacing High Omega-6 Oils Becomes a Health Priority
*BONUS TREND*
- Be a Regenivore
Eating like a regenivore means making food choices that support
your health and the health of the planet. It also means emphasizing
nourishing foods that are grown by farmers and ranchers who
prioritize practices that sustain and regenerate the soil, water,
biodiversity, and the overall ecosystem in which they function.
This includes foods that are organic, non-GMO, regeneratively
grazed, humanely raised, and sustainably sourced.
Natural Grocers will be sharing these trends online and
over their social media channels throughout December and in the
upcoming volume of their Health Hotline – available online and in
print this January.
- To learn more about Natural Grocers' Nutrition Education
Experts, click here.
- Click here for Natural Grocers' Top Trends 2024 Media Kit.
- For media samples or press requests, please
contact kmacarelli@naturalgrocers.com.
ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an
expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body
care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by
Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not
contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or
partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only
USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised,
non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural
Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer
affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient
retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free
science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers make
informed health and nutrition choices. The Company, founded in
1955, has 167 stores in 21 states.
Visit www.NaturalGrocers.com for more information and
store locations.
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