Virtual—Natural products retailers have a lot to contend with: Keeping up with the research and the regulatory changes, running a business, dealing with the effects of COVID-19, and finding ways to communicate with, connect with, and educate their customers—which can be particularly tricky. Panelists at the Naturally Informed event Driving...
Washington, D.C.—The Senate Appropriations Committee has requested that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ease rules that the Natural Products Association (NPA) had cautioned would have "a devastating impact on the U.S. hemp industry." As WholeFoods previously reported, NPA took issue with a proposed rule saying: “a cannabis derivative,...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group has reported financial results for the first quarter 2021 ended September 30, 2020. A press release from the company notes that the results are presented with the Hain Pure Protein and Tilda segments being treated as discontinued operations. Highlights include: Net sales increased 3%,...
Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced that it has reached new long-term labor agreements with drivers at its Hudson Valley distribution center in Montgomery, NY (represented by Teamsters Local 445) and frontline workers at its California distribution centers in Commerce, Stockton and Santa Fe Springs (represented by Teamsters Locals...
Virtual—The American Nutrition Association (ANA), a professional association for the science and practice of personalized nutrition, is hosting its 61stannual Personalized Nutrition Summit 2020 online November 12-13, 2020. “The ANA brings together and highlights new and emerging companies focused on personalized nutrition, science-based ingredients, products, and technologies,” said ANA CEO Michael Stroka, in...
Vista, CA—Dr. Bronner’s Heal Soul Campaign is celebrating voter initiative victories in Oregon and Washington, D.C., according to a press release. The Heal Soul Campaign supports public education efforts, advocacy organizations, and political campaigns working to bring psychedelic-assisted therapy and medications to the mainstream in order to help treat depression,...
Inflammatory diets may increase risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Chronic inflammation has been associated with heart disease and stroke in previous studies, a press release on the topic explains. Inflammatory biomarkers like interleukins and...
Dublin, Ireland—Kerry has agreed to acquire Canada-based Bio-K Plus International, according to a press release. The acquisition expands Kerry’s probiotics portfolio, the press release says, and reflects the growing number of consumers who are turning to functional foods and beverages to support their health. Bio-K Plus products are formulated with...
The information presented at the #NaturallyInformed event Driving Opportunities in the Microbiome Space ranged from information on athletes to information on curcumin. One common thread: Anything that is intended to support the microbiome must confer health benefits on the host. This is how probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics are all defined—and...
Customers will pay more for food and beverages containing sustainably produced ingredients, according to new research from Palsgaard. The company surveyed over 600 people in four countries, a press release says. It found that while COVID-19 has increased focus on price, the pandemic has not distracted consumers from environmental issues.
