Vitamin D has been linked to heart health in a new study from researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA). The study, published in European Heart Journal, uses a genetic approach that allowed the team to assess how increasing vitamin D levels can affect CVD risk based on how...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced that it has filed a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). At issue: the status of N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC). NPA is requesting that FDA "cease its unlawful retroactive application of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act" against NAC. As WholeFoods has previously...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has expressed disappointment with FDA’s response to its citizen petition about the status of N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) as a legal dietary supplement. The petition, as WholeFoods previously reported, was filed in June 2021 following several meetings with FDA leadership. While NAC has been marketed...
Blackstone Labs LLC and two of its executives have pleaded guilty to conspiring to sell illegal anabolic steroids and other unlawful products marketed as dietary supplements, according to an announcement from the Department of Justice. “Dietary supplements are regulated to protect the health of American consumers,” said Acting Assistant Attorney...
Will an increased interest in eco-consciousness have any effect on people’s gifting habits this holiday season? The experts at WeThrift set out to get the answer to that question, polling more than 1,000 global consumers. Some key findings, as outlined by WeThrift's analysts: Almost 4 in 10 people would search for an...
Arlington, VA—FMI—The Food Industry Association has released its U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Tracker: Holidays, a comprehensive report (research conducted by The Hartman Group) on the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. grocery shopper perceptions and behaviors heading into the holiday season. The key finding: While shoppers do have concerns about the availability and...
NielsenIQ has released a new Global Health and Wellness Report, with a focus on seven key future forces that could influence health and wellness over the next 5+ years. “The future of health-focused products will center around people, the plant, purpose and prosperity," said Genevieve Aronson, NielsenIQ Global Head of Thought Leadership,...
After two years, industry members finally gathered in person for Natural Products Expo East 2021. This expo consisted of dreamers and doers; people who are revolutionizing the health and wellness industry. The core of every company is a team coming up with creative ideas, pioneering trends, and pushing the boundaries.
Lakewood, CO—Natural Grocers has revealed its sixth annual Top 10 Nutrition Trends predictions, according to a press release, compiled by Natural Grocers’ Nutrition Education team, consisting of health and wellness experts ranging from Registered Dietitians to Certified Natural Foods Chefs, in collaboration with Natural Grocers’ purchasing and analytics teams. By...
After more than a decade of service to the Organic Trade Association (OTA) and the organic community, CEO Laura Batcha plans to step down in spring 2022. The trade association hired global organizational consulting firm Korn Ferry to lead its search for a new CEO and Executive Director. “The growth...
