Untapped potential exists for sales of American-made brands of natural and organic food and beverage products in overseas markets. If you want to find international distributors, Grovara can help you expand your exports into global markets. The old-fashioned and cumbersome way of buying American wellness products involves a broker, who takes orders from overseas buyers […]
In October, the United States government issued an RFP for e-marketplace platforms in an effort to become leaner with the $260 million it spent online last year on products and services. The U.S. General Services Administration, which oversees federal procurement, wants to move fast and start implementing proof-of-concept early next year with a handful of federal […]
Some of the same forces shaping B2B eCommerce are also driving what and how we feed ourselves. Snacking might get a bad rap — how many times have we heard or said “No snacks before dinner!” — but snacks are overtaking meals in the hearts, minds, and bellies of consumers, and millennials are leading the love affair. Global snack […]
You’ve heard it a million times — the customer is always right. It’s easy to say for those who don’t run a business. But entrepreneurs, particularly those in service industries, know how vital the phrase is. The motto was born and gained popularity in the late 19th century as retailers boomed and the era of […]
With the constant rollout of new trends, products and terminology in the rapidly developing wellness industry, it can sometimes be hard to get an accurate picture of what’s really moving the needle. Fortunately, Grovara partner SPINS, the leading wellness-focused data technology company and a passionate advocate for natural brands, has created a common language and […]
This was a surprise, even for the Kombucha King. Just two weeks since making its British debut on the shelves in Planet Organic stores across London, GT’s Kombucha has sold out. That comes two weeks earlier than anticipated, signaling that British fervor for fermented beverages has risen to a fever pitch. All 204 cases of […]
With only 6% of U.S. exports coming from its own manufacturers, there is a world of opportunity for American wellness brands to go global. A recent Council on Foreign Relations article details more about why that opportunity exists. Manufacturing exports are roughly three times as important to the European Union economy than the U.S., giving […]
Americans still eat too much added sugar — as much as 3.5 times more than current recommended amounts — but things are improving for both consumers and makers of non-sugar sweeteners. An infographic from The Food Insider Journal and underwritten by food conglomerate Cargill reveals that 80% of Americans are trying to limit or avoid […]