This episode of NutraViews by Nutrasource explores issues surrounding marketing, messaging, product positioning, and merchandising, to help companies in the natural products industry reach target customers. Host Maggie Jaqua, Content Director of WholeFoods Magazine, is joined by Michele Arent of the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of...
November 2 is World Vitamin D Day, and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is raising awareness regarding the nutrient's importance in overall health and quality of life. How important is vitamin D for wellbeing? In the new economic report Supplements to Savings: U.S. Health Care Cost Savings from the...
BGG World receives verification BGG World (BGG) announced that more of its ingredients have received Non-GMO Project Verification. Non-GMO Project is a nonprofit organization offering a third-party Non-GMO verification program authorizing product standards. BGG was previously part of the Non-GMO Project with offerings in their AstaZine Natural Astaxanthin product line.
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is gearing up to host its Regulatory Congress. The event, taking place virtually on November 15, will deliver the latest updates and guidance on matters affecting the regulatory landscape of the dietary supplement and natural products industries. A few of the sessions by...
Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced an agreement with Cornerstone for Natural to bring the company's Smart Shelf Tag program to UNFI’s suppliers and retailers. Smart Shelf Tags are retail shelf tags augmented with ELi QR Codes. The tags are based on QR code technology and can be read natively...
Monterey, CA—Ongoing inflation is impacting organic. Retail prices of organic fresh produce increased during the third quarter of 2022, generating a 4.1% increase in total organic dollars but also contributing to a decline of 4.5% in organic volume compared to the same period last year, according to the Q3 2022...
Rainbow Acres Natural Foods shared the news of the passing of Founder and President Howard Pollack. "Howard will forever be remembered for his generosity to the community and everyone he came into contact with," the Rainbow Acres and Pollack Families shared in a post on social media announcing his passing. "Some...
Las Vegas, NV—From October 31 to November 4, 2022, natural products industry members will gather at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas for SupplySide West and Food ingredients North America (FiNA). Exhibitors from across the health and nutrition supply chain will be in attendance. The WholeFoods Magazine team will be there, and...
Austin, TX—The Whole Foods Market Trends Council has revealed its predictions for 2023’s top 10 food trends. What does the council, which is made up of more than 50 Whole Foods Market team members, including local foragers, regional and global buyers, and culinary experts, see on the horizon for the...
Hoboken, NJ—Pycnogenol French maritime pine bark extract may be effective in managing hyperactivity and impulsivity in children aged six to 12, according to a new study. And the "super antioxidant" delivers the benefits without many of the adverse side effects experienced with the common therapy of methylphenidate, a prescription stimulant. The...
