SPINS Acquires FoodFacts Inc., the Leading Consumer Awareness Platform for Ingredients, Allergens, and Sensitivities

CHICAGO, April 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- SPINS®, the leading provider of retail consumer insights, analytics, and consulting for the Natural, Organic, and Specialty Products Industries, has acquired FoodFacts Inc., the leading consumer awareness platform for transparency into nutrition data, ingredients, allergens, and sensitivities. The acquisition provides SPINS with an unprecedented level of attribution of CPG products, FoodFacts' proprietary product health rating system, and consumer-facing iOS application, in addition to its sophisticated API and SDK toolkit.

Already a powerhouse in natural and wellness, SPINS will now be able to add FoodFacts' data dictionary, algorithms for coding complex intolerances, and robust product health scoring, as well as its consumer profiles, recommendation engines, and patents into its already strong portfolio. These benefits will accelerate SPINS' mission of increasing the presence and accessibility of better-for-consumer products in North America, arming its retailer and brand clients with a more in-depth view into their products and the activation tools to equip consumers with an unparalleled understanding of how products may impact their wellbeing.  

"From the moment I met the FoodFacts team, I knew their passion and vast collection of assets would accelerate our mission to help consumers live healthier and more vibrant lives," said Tony Olson, CEO of SPINS. "Consumers are demanding to know what is in the products they buy, and they lack unbiased, holistic sources for that information. SPINS is rising to that challenge, helping our clients meet and exceed shopper expectations around transparency."

Irina Mazur, president of SPINS' Product Library, commented, "With this acquisition, SPINS immediately enhances the depth of our Product Library on allergens, intolerances, and sensitivities, while gaining turnkey solutions to help our retail partners enhance their merchandising decisions and educate and empower their shoppers."

"I started FoodFacts Inc. with the idea that our database could provide users with information about the foods they are eating," said Stanley Rak, founder of FoodFacts Inc. "With SPINS leading the way, FoodFacts' mission now has the potential to reach every consumer in North America and beyond."

Enhanced solutions leveraging these new assets will be available to SPINS clients this spring. For more information, contact [email protected].

About SPINS
SPINS is a passionate advocate of brands and retailers that promote healthy living. As the leading provider of retail consumer insights, analytics reporting, and consulting services for the Natural, Organic, and Specialty Products Industries, its business offerings are helping retailers in this high-growth area to connect people with the brands that they need and love. Learn more at www.spins.com.

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