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[Read More](https://blog.spins.com/no-small-feat-how-a-local-food-conference-drives-big-change) ## [Webinar: Expo West 2016 Review](https://blog.spins.com/webinar-expo-west-2016-review) April 5, 2016 SPINS’ Product Library senior staff mined the Expo West show floor to bring you news of the most... [Read More](https://blog.spins.com/webinar-expo-west-2016-review) ## [Expo West 2016 Recap](https://blog.spins.com/expo-west-2016-recap) March 30, 2016 The lines that once connected certain attributes to a few categories are fading fast. Trends... [Read More](https://blog.spins.com/expo-west-2016-recap) ## [SPINS Speaks at Expo West 2016](https://blog.spins.com/spins-speaks-at-expo-west-2016) March 7, 2016 **Wednesday, March 9** [Read More](https://blog.spins.com/spins-speaks-at-expo-west-2016) ## [Trade Group Lobbying for Plant-Based Foods Takes a Seat in Washington](https://blog.spins.com/trade-group-lobbying-for-plant-based-foods-takes-a-seat-in-washington) March 6, 2016 SPINS has closely tracked the growth of the plant-based food sector over the years. See today’s... [Read More](https://blog.spins.com/trade-group-lobbying-for-plant-based-foods-takes-a-seat-in-washington) ## [Trendwatch: Whole Grains](https://blog.spins.com/trendwatch-whole-grains) February 13, 2016 Many studies have shown the health benefits of whole grains, but grain labels often lack clear... [Read More](https://blog.spins.com/trendwatch-whole-grains) ## [Are small batch cosmetics safer than the mainstream competition?](https://blog.spins.com/are-small-batch-cosmetics-safer-than-the-mainstream-competition) February 10, 2016 Sales of organic cosmetics and beauty aids increased by nearly 31% in natural and specialty store... [Read More](https://blog.spins.com/are-small-batch-cosmetics-safer-than-the-mainstream-competition) ## [Compellon Forms Advisory Board to Inform Its Development of Novel Prescriptive Analytics Technology](https://blog.spins.com/compellon-forms-advisory-board-to-inform-its-development-of-novel-prescriptive-analytics-technology) February 10, 2016 Compellon™, the developer of breakthrough prescriptive analytics, has announced the formation of... [Read More](https://blog.spins.com/compellon-forms-advisory-board-to-inform-its-development-of-novel-prescriptive-analytics-technology) ## [Medicinal Mushrooms and Savory Peppers: More Predictions for 2016](https://blog.spins.com/medicinal-mushrooms-and-savory-peppers-more-predictions-for-2016) January 20, 2016 What will consumers gravitate towards in 2016? Spicy and savory. SPINS’ insights into medicinal... [Read More](https://blog.spins.com/medicinal-mushrooms-and-savory-peppers-more-predictions-for-2016) ## [SPINS 2016 Trend Predictions](https://blog.spins.com/spins-2016-trend-predictions) January 15, 2016 SPINS’ Content Development team reflects on the industry to address broader industry trends as... [Read More](https://blog.spins.com/spins-2016-trend-predictions) ## [Betting Big on HPP](https://blog.spins.com/betting-big-on-hpp) January 13, 2016 *Michelle Fox Senior Manager, Brand Growth Solutions* [Read More](https://blog.spins.com/betting-big-on-hpp) ## [Organic vs. Non-GMO Labels. Who’s Winning?](https://blog.spins.com/organic-vs-non-gmo-labels-whos-winning) December 8, 2015 Surging sales of foods marketed as made without genetically modified crops are outpacing sales of... 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