Barbara Ruhs, MS, RDN

Owner of MarketRD.com

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Barbara Ruhs, MS, RDN, is the owner of MarketRD.com, a marketing agency that provides nutrition and health strategy to food brands. A former retail dietitian, she launched and directed an annual supermarket RD symposium for eight years. Connect @BarbRuhsRD on Instagram and LinkedIn.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

2/3/2025
Anti-Obesity Drugs’ Impact on Food Retail
GLP-1 medications can help people lose weight, but grocers can help them keep it off and stay healthy

Barbara Ruhs, MS, RDN
10/22/2024
The Blue Zones Project Grocery Store Pledge
How retailers can join this diet and lifestyle movement to help consumers live longer, better lives

Barbara Ruhs, MS, RDN
4/14/2024
Why Grocers Should Elevate Health & Wellness Benefits in Private Label
Customers are paying particular attention to nutritional benefits in store brands

Barbara Ruhs, MS, RDN
1/7/2024
More Consumers Are Drinking Less Alcohol
Trends in healthier nonalcoholic beverages that help customers on the journey toward improved health

Barbara Ruhs, MS, RDN
11/5/2023
How Culturally Relevant Food Marketing Promotes Health
Informed marketing acknowledges the diverse backgrounds, dietary preferences, traditions and values of different cultural demographics

Barbara Ruhs, MS, RDN
9/6/2023
Kicking Bad Food Habits
Psychology may be the key to making positive behavioral changes

Barbara Ruhs, MS, RDN
6/24/2023
Plant-Based Eating for Health
What retailers need to know when it comes to promoting these foods

Barbara Ruhs, MS, RDN
3/22/2023
Update on Food Allergen Labeling Requirements
Retailers need to stay abreast of the latest developments to keep consumers healthy

Barbara Ruhs, MS, RDN