Adopting AI tools to support 

natural retail

Put the kettle on, grab your favorite pumpkin spice product and curl up with this issue of Natural Foods Merchandiser, where we dive into a topic you won’t want to miss: artificial intelligence. 

For some, AI might feel like a futuristic concept, but it’s here and it’s transforming the way we do business in the natural products world. Whether you’re running a small, independent grocery store, managing a co-op or overseeing a larger natural chain, AI is creating opportunities for businesses of all sizes to streamline operations, better serve customers and grow smarter.

7 category-crossing trends
to know now

Recently, New Hope Network held the first Newtopia Now, a natural products industry expo showcasing the newest, most inventive foods, beverages and supplements on the market. As our editors tasted their way through the show, they saw seven exciting trends materialize across categories that will delight retail shoppers by catering to their distinct values, flavor preferences and nutritional requirements.