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Mark Hamstra

Mark Hamstra

Supermarket News

Mark Hamstra is a former content director of Supermarket News, a sister website of New Hope Network, and is now a freelance writer and editor.

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Citing weak standards at B Lab, Dr. Bronner's to drop B Corp certification Dr. Bronner's dropping B Corp certification

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A female dietician uses an enlarged Nutrition Facts Panel to teach her female client what the numbers mean and what to watch out for.

In-store nutrition experts boost natural retailers’ health positioning

In-store dieticians help consumers, boost profits

Fresh Market loses CEO to discount retailer Grocery Outlet

The Fresh Market CEO takes new position

A woman holds a smartphone in her right hand as the TikTok app loads. Her left hand appears to be read to tap the screen when she sees what she wants.

TikTok uncertainty: Natural CPG brands should adapt to other social media

CPG brands must consider alternatives to TikTok

Patchwork of state regulations complicates hemp CBD supply

States’ various hemp CBD rules affect sales

Vacant drugstore sites offer opportunities for natural, organic grocers

Vacant drugstores could be grocery stores

Create attractive, efficient and profitable food service in retail

Making natural and organic retail food service efficient and profitable

Design a profitable food service operation

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Sprouts Farmers Market board authorizes $600M stock buyback

Sprouts Farmers Market board authorizes $600M stock buyback

Amazon Fresh produce section | Amazon is closing low-performing Fresh and Go stores

Industry Insights

Amazon to close low-performing Fresh and Go retail locations

Amazon to close low-performing Fresh and Go retail locations

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Industry Insights

Grocery shoppers prioritize value, affordability as prices rise

Grocery shoppers prioritize value, affordability as prices rise

Minimum wage just went up in 23 states 2023

Industry Insights

Minimum wage just went up in 23 states, 27 localities

Minimum wage just went up in 23 states, 27 localities

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FDA review calls for structural changes, increased funding

FDA review calls for structural changes, increased funding

Industry Insights

UNFI posts Q1 sales gains, but profits decline

UNFI posts Q1 sales gains, but profits decline

Frozen foods retain some strength after pandemic sales surge

Natural Product Trends

Frozen foods retain some strength after pandemic sales surge

Frozen foods retain some strength after pandemic sales surge

Consumers torn between health and indulgence in snack foods

Natural Product Trends

Consumers torn between health and indulgence in snack foods

Consumers torn between health and indulgence in snack foods

Meeting consumer wellness demands with organics in center store

Natural Product Trends

Meeting consumer wellness demands with organics in center store

Meeting consumer wellness demands with organics in center store

Natural Product Trends

Independent retailers lead natural products' sustainability efforts

Independent retailers lead natural products' sustainability efforts

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Vitamins and Supplements

Self-care trend drives vitamin and supplement sales in supermarkets

Self-care trend drives vitamin and supplement sales in supermarkets

coronavirus shoppers check prices

Market Data and Analysis

Inflation impacts natural retailer buying, merchandising strategies

Inflation impacts natural retailer buying, merchandising strategies

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Market Data and Analysis

NFM Market Overview 2021: Independents grow, adapt amid pandemic

NFM Market Overview 2021: Independents grow, adapt amid pandemic

'Supernatural' segment sees sales grow as it builds new locations

Market Data and Analysis

'Supernatural' segment sees sales grow as it builds new locations

'Supernatural' segment sees sales grow as it builds new locations

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Industry Insights

Pharmaca acquisition gives Medly West Coast reach for online pharmacy

Pharmaca acquisition gives Medly West Coast reach for online pharmacy

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Food and Beverage

Retailers expand functional beverage merchandising

Retailers expand functional beverage merchandising

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Market Data and Analysis

Better-for-you holds its place on the shelf in center store

Better-for-you holds its place on the shelf in center store

Business Management

5 things to know about Organic Garage

5 things to know about Organic Garage

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Healthy Living Market and Café debuts house-made HL Fresh line

Healthy Living Market and Café debuts house-made HL Fresh line

Barons Market pasta aisle

Market Data and Analysis

Shoppers turn to shelf-stable grocery to keep the pantry stocked

Shoppers turn to shelf-stable grocery to keep the pantry stocked

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Spoon Guru brings AI to nutrition data analysis for retailers

Spoon Guru brings AI to nutrition data analysis for retailers

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