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With global meat consumption projected to rise 74 per cent by 2050 due to rising protein demands, the obvious issue will be how exactly producers will meet the demands of a vast global population. Karen Job, Head of Industry Engagement from independent think tank Food Frontier, offered her perspective on
Online browsing is becoming vitally important in today’s natural products space – particularly in the age of COVID when people have been increasingly spending more time at home and scrolling on their devices. With ever-increasing competition, retailers and brands are now needing to find a point of difference as they
Sydney businesswoman and entrepreneur Kimberley Holden developed Doctor V after identifying a gap in the market for a natural energy drink without the potentially negative side effects of traditional products on the market. With Co-founder Joseph McGlennon, Ms Holden launched Doctor V in Australia in September with four functional energy
Coming up with a great idea is sometimes the easy part when it comes to business. However, raising money to make that dream a reality is often where the real challenge lies. Delivering a great pitch and finding the right investment is one of the biggest tests you’ll face in
One month in and Woolworth’s new online health and wellness destination, HealthyLife, is rapidly launching new brands and renewing its place in Australia’s health market. Woolworths acquired the Healthy Life brand after the business went into administration closing all stores in 2019. The new HealthyLife sells a specialised range mostly
Tea Tonic was founded in 1998 by Lisa Hilbert. As a qualified Naturopath and Herbalist, Lisa often found that in treating her clients she was looking for something that they could take in the course of their daily routine to promote good health and well being. This has been the
In such a fast-paced world, Australia’s retail market for natural, organic and healthy packaged goods is changing dramatically. Evolving shopper behaviours and attitudes to health and wellness are currently shaping much of the FMCG industry and will continue to do so in the near future. Backed by extensive research, Alistair
How to successfully present a pitch to retailers and get on shelves is one of the most crucial aspects for any product-related business. However, when you’re in a rapidly growing natural health space, this can prove challenging. Some of Australia’s most influential retailers shared their thoughts on successful pitch meetings
The events of 2020 caused a fundamental reset in human behaviour – particularly in relation to food and drink trends. As a result, companies in this space are now striving to create mental and emotional wellbeing solutions, deliver on new value needs, and use brands to celebrate people’s identities. Senior
Do you sometimes find yourself heading to the shops for one item and leaving with a carload full of shopping bags? Or have you ever stopped to ponder what it is that turns you off a particular brand that doesn’t seem to ‘get you’ whilst you’re magically and effortlessly drawn
