<p>Product development continues to grow and retailers are allocating more shelf space for the variety of items in this growing segment. But there’s still much to learn. What do we know about the target audience for plant-based products? Who are the earlier adopters? How do retailers get skeptical shoppers to try and buy these products? We’ll address these and other questions.</p>

<p>People everywhere are exercising and are looking for ways to replenish and recharge after their workouts. And retailers of all sizes are expanding their assortments to include powders, chewables and liquids designed to provide the vitamins and minerals needed to allow the body to recover. We’ll discuss what’s hot now and what’s coming in the future.</p>

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<p>The focus on keeping the inner body healthy has evolved into a greater focus on caring for the exterior. Today’s consumer is looking for skin care and hair care products that clean and revitalize but do so without harmful chemicals. Tapping into two lifestyles – wellness and sustainability – retailers are seeking to overhaul their health & beauty assortments with new products that meet the growing consumer demand. We’ll discuss what you should be doing to meet this growing consumer demand.</p>

<p>The consumer demand for beverages that are thirst-quenching and made from healthy ingredients without sugar continues to grow. But the challenge for retailers is finding the right balance with its product mix to provide shoppers with beverages that meet the ever changing needs and desires of consumers. We’ll provide unique insight about what’s hot today and what’s on the horizon for tomorrow.</p>