The implications for healthy living, exhibited and discussed at the 2017 Consumer Electronic Show held January 5–8 in Las Vegas, NV, were life-changing. While head-spinning technology was everywhere, the ones that delivered what consumers and professionals perceive they need, are the technologies that will thrive. It seems like the Internet...
If nutrients were on the cover of US Weekly, vitamin D would be a superstar. Let me explain. We’ve known about the role of vitamin D in bone strength for some time. But new research is showing the importance of vitamin D in preventing cancer. Sex hormones are made from...
Washington, D.C. — The Organic Trade Organization (OTA) has announced a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that is meant to help guide farmers in transition to certified organic agriculture. The National Certified Transitional Program (NCTP) — using OTA standards — will provide oversight to approved Accredited...
Asheville, NC — With news from the National Center for Health Statistics stating that in 2015 the life expectancy for Americans was in decline for the first time in two decades, Earth Fare has decided to take steps to help Americans get healthier. Earth Fare is announcing a store expansion,...
Mumbai, India — Indfrag Ltd., a Bangalore-based company active in health and nutrition active ingredients market, has undergone an 85% stake acquirement by OmniActive health Technologies Ltd. All products related to Indfrag’s Food and Nutrition business are included in the acquirement and definitive agreements have been entered to acquire the...
Honest Company, whose co-founder is actress Jessica Alba, has voluntarily recalled all bottles of its organic baby powder in the U.S. The recall comes after the Santa Monica, CA based company found possible contaminations from microorganisms that could potentially cause eye and skin infections had been discovered in recent tests.
Aldi — which has more than 1,500 stores in the U.S. — has a plan to expand its natural food selection, which could spell trouble for competitors. With a reputation for low prices, Aldi’s claim to deliver organic products at roughly 25% less then other stores offering the same could...
Looking for an accurate report on our industry? Tune in to the 2017 WholeFoods Magazine Retailer Survey Webinar to hear expanded analysis and merchandising tips, such as: How can I increase my net profit? What’s the ideal store footprint to maximize profits? Am I compensating my staff appropriately? Panelists: Julissa...
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected seven retail firms to take part in a pilot program designed to enable Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to purchase their groceries online. The two-year pilot is slated to begin this summer and will include the following retailers...
Washington, D.C. — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and the International Probiotic Association (IPA) announced the development of scientifically-based best practices guidelines for the labeling, storing, and stability testing of dietary supplements and functional foods containing probiotics. Considering the immense popularity probiotics have been subject to, the guidelines are...
