A major challenge that organic and sustainable brands face is how to break through the green glass ceiling. How can such brands break out of their niche status and gain a mainstream following? How can they maintain their core green values, whilst appealing to wider consumer groups? Ecovia Intelligence (Organic Monitor) gives some insights into […]
Proliferation of Food Eco-Labels to Continue
The number of eco-labels in the food industry is expected to continue to proliferate in 2013. Over 200 seals and logos represent some ecological, ethical, ingredient or sustainability attributes in the global food industry. Ecovia Intelligence (Organic Monitor) finds the mushrooming number of eco-labels could have adverse implications. The majority of eco-labels in the food industry are […]
Food Waste: Sustainability Implications
A growing body of evidence suggests tackling food waste could help resolve many of the sustainability challenges faced by the food industry. A number of studies are linking food losses & waste to food inflation, food security, resource inputs and climate change. The global food industry is currently experiencing its third bout of food inflation […]
European Natural Personal Care Brands Focusing on Distribution
Natural & organic personal care brands are focusing on distribution as growth in the European market slows. New research by Ecovia Intelligence (Organic Monitor) shows single-digit growth is occurring in the European natural & organic personal care products market for the first time this year. The growth rate has dropped from double-digits because of the […]
Natural Brands Taking Direct Route in Asia
The complexity of distribution in Asia is leading many natural personal care brands to take the direct route and open concept stores. Research by Ecovia Intelligence (Organic Monitor) shows the number of concept stores for natural & organic personal care products is mushrooming. In the last 12 months, over 25 new concept stores have opened in Asia. […]