Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) typically occurs in the winter months as exposure to sunlight becomes limited and vitamin D and B12 levels decrease. With daylight hours decreasing everyday, consumers who are affected with SAD may be searching for natural and holistic remedies to assist them in lessening the symptoms they...
The Vitamin Shoppe, Secaucus, NJ opened two new franchise stores in Paraguay. These franchise stores are operated by Vitamin Shoppe’s newest international franchisees Vigor S.A., a sister company of London Import S.A. a family owned and operated business in Paraguay. The stores are located in the greater Asunción area, the...
B&G Foods Inc., Parsippany, NJ has acquired Victoria Fine Foods Holding Company and Victoria Fine Foods, LLC, based in Brooklyn, NY from Huron Capital Partners, Detroit, MI and other sellers for approximately $70 million in cash. After it fully integrates Victoria Fine Foods, B&G projects that the brand will generate...
Like most of us in the natural products industry, I too chose this path on purpose. I wanted to become a part of a community that not only cares about health and wellness, but also contributes to it. I began writing about health based on my own experiences — and...
Julissa Catalan has been chosen to be WholeFoods Magazine’s new editor, following the departure of Kaylynn Chiarello-Ebner who served as editor for ten years and has played a vital role in the magazine’s growth over these ensuing years. “I am proud to say that I have worked with the best...
The natural products industry is composed of a truly incredible group of people. Over the years, I’ve heard tons of amazing stories about entrepreneurs and thought-leaders who are determined to reach the peak of the mountain—no matter how steep the climb may be. The goal? To initiate positive change in...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This year’s 31st Annual Natural Products Expo East turned out to be the largest one on record, with 28,000 industry members attending, a 10% increase from last year’s event. The number of exhibitors this year was also impressive, with 1,450 brands, 450 of which were exhibiting for the first time.
