Minneapolis and Saint Paul, MN—High-fat foods can increase the body’s absorption of CBD, according to a new study published in Epilepsia. Researchers at University of Minnesota measured CBD concentrations in epilepsy patients at the MINCEP Epilepsy Care clinic, who were taking 99% pure CBD capsules. The researchers compared concentrations from...
Perth, Western Australia—Flavonoid-rich items can help protect against cancer and heart disease, particularly for smokers and heavy drinkers, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU). The study, published in Nature Communications, looked at 56,048 participants of the Danish Diet, Cancer, and Health cohort, followed for 23 years, during...
Chicago, IL—U.S. consumers are becoming increasingly aware of how to use food to manage medical conditions, according to new research from The NPD Group. Around a quarter of U.S. adults are trying to manage a health or medical condition by making healthy dietary choices. Young adults aged 18-24 are particularly...
Lakewood, CO—Natural Grocers will celebrate its 64th Anniversary on Thursday, August 15, with a tropical-style party, according to a press release. All 152 stores will host a free tropical juice bar and an ice cream social, offer hourly prize giveaways, and feature 30-to-58%-off deals on select items. From 12-2, stores...
Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced that Mike Zechmeister will resign from his position as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 23, 2019, to be temporarily replaced by John W. Howard while UNFI begins a search for a permanent replacement. Howard joined UNFI in July as SVP of finance and...
Washington, D.C.—The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is expanding its support for a new “train-the-trainer” program, titled the Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS) Project, which will help agricultural professionals working with organic and transitioning farms, according to a press release. OATS is supported by GRO Organic, the Organic Trade Association’s industry-invested...
Houston, TX—The gut-brain connection can explain why a high-fat diet can lead to overeating, weight gain, and obesity, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. A multi-institutional team of researchers led by Dr. Makoto Fukuda, from Baylor College of Medicine, found that mice on a...
A systemic review published in NeuroToxicology determined that cannabidiol (CBD) has potential in the treatment of substance use disorders, chronic psychosis, and anxiety. The review considered 27 articles, all randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The abstract of the article notes that “There is currently limited evidence regarding the safety and efficacy...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition announced in a press release that four voting members have joined its ranks, along with three associate members. The voting members are: Functional Remedies: Manufactures and markets their own blend of agricultural hemp, infused with their proprietary LipidTrans infusion process that preserves beneficial nutrients.
The phytochemicals market is predicted to grow 4.7% year-over-year to $5.2 billion by the end of 2019, up from $4.9 billion in 2018, and to hit $9 billion by the end of 2029, according to a new report from Persistence Market Research. “The preference for naturally-sourced ingredients is increasing,” notes...
