In the Environmental Working Group's 2010 Sunscreen Guide, the group called out vitamin A as a possible carcinogen. Is the accusation true?

Humane certified may be the next "local" considering the certification's recent attention in the media. As public attention builds, expect customers to be looking for humane-certified meats in your store.  

A new study explores personal care purchasing factors. Find out what will make consumers buy organic and natural PC.

A recent survey shows sharp declines in conventional in-store bakery sales. Although natural product ISB departments also showed declines, the category is holding steady and is well poised.

As a retailer, it’s critical you get on Foursquare, the new social media application taking the country by storm. Use it to track your customers, reward loyalists and target your marketing efforts.

Natural Foods Merchandiser and Nutrition Business Journal have teamed up and done a very insightful survey in to the current state of affairs at natural products retailers around the country.

The value of "organic" or "non-GMO" is not necessarily based on the label's true meaning. Here are two cases in point.

University of Michigan psychologists have found that consumers deem foods labeled as “organic” as being healthier. This begs the question: will we see an organic obesity epidemic?

Bob Scowcroft, executive director of the OFRF, shares his thoughts on the state of the organic industry and what's holding back sustainable agriculture.

Nearly 144 million Americans plan on celebrating the Fourth of July the old fashioned way: by hosting a barbecue, watching fireworks and attending community celebrations. Is your store prepared?

The fight of the century could be coming soon to your store aisles. Who are you rooting for in this match?

The old saw is that “the best defense is a strong offense.” I couldn’t help but apply that concept today when reading about K-Mart’s plan to add delivery service to Chicago.

Countries such as Morocco, Taiwan, Egypt and Tunisia came prepared to impress with lines that not only boast big flavor but also natural and organic ingredients.

The Fancy Foods Show in New York City this week is highlighting new products and trends in the gourmet world - showing a surprising influence from the natural products industry.

This week, web strategists, economic developers, business leaders, doctors and at least one Shaman converge on the St. Julien Hotel & Spa in Boulder, Colorado, to chat LOHAS—that is, Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability.