New York, New York, Point Roberts, WA - November 9, 2012 (Investorideas.com Newswire)
Investorideas.com staff:
Investorideas.com, an investor research portal specializing in sector
research for independent investors issues an investor snapshot for LOHAS
(Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability ) organic foods stocks and the
growing trend of natural food sales.
According to research released from SPINS (
http://www.spins.com
) in August this year, " The post-recession strength of natural product
retailers has never been more evident: SPINS, the leading information
and services provider for the natural, organic and specialty products
industry, has consistently reported double digit dollar growth within
the Natural Channel every four-week period throughout 2012.
The 900+ Natural retail supermarkets making up the channel range
from independent retailers to larger regional chains that have the
majority of their sales generated from natural and organic products.
Growth rates have hovered around 15% during the most recent twelve week
period (ending 8/4/12 versus the same time period prior year) and are
showing no signs of slow down. Organic products in natural supermarkets
are showing even higher growth at 17% during this same time period
versus prior year as
shoppers
continue to seek confidence and transparency in the products they buy.
Other products embodying these ideals are displaying parallel trends,
including those bearing Fair Trade USA Certification (+19%), Gluten Free
labeling and/or certification (+22%), and Non-GMO Project Verification
(+21%).
Though the majority of departments within natural retailers show double-digit growth,
the food segment leads with gains of 17% versus prior year."
Hoping to capitalize on the growing trend, microcap stock Urban Barns Foods Inc. (
OTCQB: URBF)
recently announced the startup strategy to build and operate the first
barn situated in the West Island of Montreal, Quebec. Cubic agriculture
is a new sustainable agricultural growing practice that can produce
commercial volumes in any geographical location and climate.
Urban Barns uses patent pending proprietary equipment to produce
affordable vegetables in a secure and controlled indoor environment. By
setting up subsidiary facilities and growing locally, Urban Barns can
focus on supplying any community, irrespective of the regional climate,
effectively reducing shipping times and related spoilage costs. Urban
Barns has the unique ability to scale and cater to the demands of all
major communities. Our commitment to our consumers is reflected through
our motto, "Purely Fresh, Naturally Tasty, and Completely Healthy".
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (
NASDAQ: WFM)
yesterday reported results for the 13-week fourth quarter ended
September 30, 2012. Year-over-year increases stated herein reflect the
comparison of 13 weeks in fiscal year 2012 to 12 weeks in fiscal year
2011. Sales increased 24% to $2.9 billion. Comparable
store
sales increased 8.5%, and identical store sales, excluding three
relocations and two expansions, increased 8.3%. Earnings before
interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") increased 36%
from the prior year to $252.2 million, net income increased 49% to
$112.7 million, and diluted earnings per share increased 44% to $0.60.
"We ended the year with strong sales growth and record fourth
quarter results, delivering the best year in our Company's 32-year
history," said John Mackey, co-founder and co-chief executive officer of
Whole Foods Market. "The pace of new store openings and lease signings
continues to increase, and our accelerated growth plans are on track. We
expect healthy comparable store sales growth and continuing operating
margin improvement in fiscal year 2013."
Annie's (
NYSE:BNNY)
is a natural and organic food company that offers great-tasting
products in large packaged food categories. The Company reported its
second quarter results at the end of October, reporting net sales of
$46.7 million, an increase of 20.1% over the second quarter of fiscal
2012. Net income attributable to common stockholders in the second
quarter of fiscal 2013 was $3.8 million as compared to $0.1 million in
the second quarter of the prior year.
For investors that invest with a Warren Buffet strategy of
investing in what you know and buy, then the organic food sector gives
consumers something interesting to digest.
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