GOOD
Health
2022 Product Buzz
Has there ever been a time when health, wellness, and sustainability have been more top of mind? After the events of the last two years, many of us are thinking deeply about how we take care of our bodies and our earth. How has all of that led to shifts on our shelves? We talked to some of our buyers about the top health trends you can expect to see in 2022.
FRUITS & VEG The more people understand about what’s possible at every stage—from seedling to store shelf—the more demand they create for produce grown and sold with the most sustainable, ethical, and environmental practices. 1 Eating local. Recent supply chain challenges have been a reminder of the importance of food security. We’re seeing a renewed interest in supporting local producers to help ensure everyone has reliable access to quality fruits and veg. 2
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2 Growing your own. At the outset of the pandemic, many took the extra time at home to start a garden and enjoy ultra-fresh veggies. Many of these urban gardens continue to flourish and this trend has led to high demand for organic seeds. 3 Transparency and social responsibility. People increasingly care about how a strawberry comes from the field to their plate. Is it grown in BC? Is it free of pesticides? Is it produced ethically by growers who offer farm workers higher wages and better living conditions? What else does the farm do to create positive change? There’s a heightened awareness and priority on choosing brands working for organic and social good.
BODY CARE The shift toward plastic-free and toxin-free is extending to the personal care aisle. 1 The clean beauty movement is here and there’s no turning back. People have a much greater understanding now that what goes on your body goes in your body. To meet demand, makers of natural skin care are creating a sophisticated yet simple range of formulations that are as safe as they are effective.
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Greener packaging. Being recyclable is a start, but many really want to see what’s at the top of the sustainable packaging hierarchy: compostable, reusable, and plastic-free. We’re excited to give customers the chance to refill household and personal care products at our newly-renovated Vernon store (coming soon!).
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Give me the good stuff without the packaging. Here too, people want to reduce their eco footprint and are being more selective not just about the ingredients in personal care products but also how they’re packaged. So much exciting ingenuity on this front. 27 | January/February 2022
Good Juju shampoo and
conditioner bars come in plastic-free packaging
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Refill is coming soon to Nature’s Fare
