Sioux Falls, SD—OmegaQuant applauded a statement issued by the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) about the relationship between omega-3 EPA and DHA blood levels and preterm birth. After years of investigation, ISSFAL points to "strong evidence" on omega-3s "There is strong evidence that a proportion...
Austin, TX—The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has released a Botanical Adulterants Prevention Bulletin on nigella (Nigella sativa) seed and seed oil (also referred to as “black seed” or “black cumin,” though it is not related to the popular spice cumin). Nigella has a long history of use as a...
On October 14, 2022, Kroger and Albertsons Companies, Inc. announced that the companies had entered into a definitive agreement to merge. A press release explained that the deal would join "two complementary organizations with iconic brands and deep roots in their local communities to establish a national footprint and unite...
The Board of Directors of Rodale Institute announced the upcoming retirement of Jeff Moyer from the position of Chief Executive Officer. Moyer will remain as CEO until the Spring of 2023, when he will transition to CEO Emeritus and continue to support and advise the organization. Since joining Rodale Institute...
Climate change continues to increase the concentration of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, leading to greater plant productivity during photosynthesis. As a result, one might assume that this increased growth will help meet the nutritional demands of a burgeoning world population. However, the full story is far more complex. Plants...
The plant-based food industry gathered for Plant Based World Expo 2022 in New York in September. We saw how the growing trend of plant-based foods has gone mainstream. The global plant-based market will grow from U.S. $30 billion in 2021 to a staggering U.S. $160 billion by 2030, making up...
Washington, D.C.—Seven in 10 Americans say they are more likely to support a congressional candidate who will protect the public’s access to dietary supplements and other natural and homeopathic remedies. That's according to a new national poll from a coalition of organizations with an interest in natural health. The survey...
Washington, D.C.—An article in the Wall Street Journal titled "Gummy Vitamins Are Surging in Popularity. Are They Healthy or Just Candy?" mischaracterizes adult gummy supplements and vitamins, according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN). The trade group is setting the record straight. “Supplements come in a variety of forms—pills, tablets, capsules, liquids,...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has revealed initial findings from its 2022. A key takeaway: Supplement usage is back to pre-pandemic levels, with three-quarters of Americans reporting that they use nutritional or dietary supplements. Breaking down the data on supplement use 49% of supplement users report changing their...
NutriLeads reveals consumer insights on immunity NutriLeads BV shared a new consumer insights report revealing changing consumer views on immune health due to COVID-19. FMCG Gurus gathered research on 45,000 consumers during 2019-2022. According to the report, immune health ranked significantly more important to consumers and was perceived to have...
