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NFM 2022 Editorial Calendar

Every issue of NFM will include consumer research, a special data, trends and product guide, plus long-time favorite sections like Secret Shopper, Weigh In and Checkout.

Reservation Due: 1/19/22

Materials Due: 1/20/22

Theme: The future of food, wellness and retail. This Expo West show issue will cover the latest trends emerging across retail categories at Expo West and dive into what’s coming in the future for food, wellness and retail.

Trends and product guide: Plant-based foods movement, targeted wellness, the personalization promise, foodservice and more.

Weigh in: What foodservice moves make sense today?

Secret shopper: What are the carb limits for a keto diet and how do I calculate them from the Nutrition Facts panel?

Additional features: NEXTY finalists | Delicious Living Beauty Awards | Delicious Living Supplement Awards

Reservation Due: 4/20/22

Materials Due: 4/21/22

Theme: Mission Earth. This Market Overview issue packs all the market sizing and benchmarking data we collect each year in a reference guide worth keeping, along with a look at just how the natural products industry is working to save the earth.

Trends and product guide: From food waste reduction to packaging innovations and full circular models, we explore how the natural products industry is stepping up to fight climate change.

Weigh in: How should I prepare my store for sale?

Secret shopper: What’s the difference between compostable and biodegradable packaging and deli ware?

Additional features: NEXTY winners

Reservation Due: 7/20/22

Materials Due: 7/21/22

Theme: Top Trends. This Expo East show issue will cover the show and offer up a trends planner to help retailers plan for 2023. Find out what will move markets in food, beverage, personal care, and supplements, as well as what’s moving customers at retail.

Trends and product guide: Trends that will shape the coming year.

Weigh in: How do we stay DSHEA compliant in the aisles every day?

Secret shopper: What’s with natural flavors and why are they a problem?

Additional features: NEXTY finalists | Delicious Living Best Bite Awards

Reservation Due: 9/21/22

Materials Due: 10/4/22

Theme: Rooted: The organic regenerative, and non-GMO issue. The natural products industry foundation grows from healthy products born out of healthy soil. Dig into the revolution and the evolution to understand consumer concerns, industry efforts and what’s coming next.

Trends and product guide: What clean means and how brands are meeting today’s consumer demands for simplicity while also holding onto the highest standards of organic, regenerative, and non-GMO.

Weigh in: What keeps enewsletter subscribers engaged?

Secret shopper: How can I be certain I am avoiding rancid omega-3 supplements?

Additional features: NEXTY winners

Reservation Due: 11/14/22

Materials Due: 11/15/22

Details coming soon.

Please check back as our 2022 Editorial Calendar is being updated to include additional topics and relevant trends.