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Contacts:
Ed Canavan
Publisher
(631) 777-7773
ecanavan@energytimes.com
Corina Diaz
Advertising Sales
(631) 777-7773
cdiaz@energytimes.com
Buying Habits
As the leading circulation in-store magazine in the natural products industry, Energy Times generates more product purchases than any other publication, making it a tremendous advertising vehicle for natural product advertisers.
Here is a snapshot look at the buying and shopping habits of the ET reader.
Top 10 Supplement Purchases
Vitamins |
78% |
Herbs/Herbal Remedies |
48% |
Cleansing/Detox Products |
41% |
Homeopathic Remedies |
36% |
Fish Oils |
35% |
Fiber Supplements |
33% |
| Protein/Meal Replacement Shakes |
32% |
Green Foods |
29% |
Energy Drinks |
28% |
Weight Loss Products |
26% |
Top 15 Food Purchases
| Herbal Teas | 57% |
| Breads/Grains | 55% |
| Nutrition Bars | 48% |
| Cereal | 43% |
| Fruits | 42% |
| Vegetables | 40% |
| Juices/Natural Beverages | 33% |
| Yogurt | 32% |
| Soy Products | 30% |
| Natural Sweeteners | 29% |
| Chips | 28% |
| Dairy Products | 28% |
| Soups | 27% |
| Dairy Alternatives | 25% |
| Frozen Foods | 24% |
| { Based on August 2008 online survey. } |
Organic Products
| Bedding | 51% |
| Beverages | 38% |
| Skincare Products | 33% |
| Eggs | 32% |
| Haircare Products | 26% |
| Milk | 25% |
| Meat & Poultry | 23% |
| Coffee | 21% |
| Dairy Products | 18% |
Environment-Conscious Consumers
Have or would purchase the following:
| Recycled Products | 89% |
| Energy-efficient Lighting | 88% |
| Natural Cleaning Products | 87% |
| Water Filtration | 82% |
| Air Filters | 79% |
Top Six Personal Care Purchases
| Personal Hygiene | 40% |
| Facial Creams/Body Lotions | 39% |
| Aromatherapy/Essential Oils | 37% |
| Hair Care | 31% |
| Oral Hygiene | 30% |
| Cosmetics | 25% |