Washington, D.C.—On October 19, 2016, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced plans to start a Joint Organic Compliance Committee in an effort to support a potential organic equivalency arrangement between the U. S. and Mexico. The arrangement, according to USDA, would allow “organic producers and...
According to Consumer Reports, 80% of adults say they take some kind of pain medication at least once a week. While a conventional drug may alleviate pain, they may also cause side effects such as nausea, dizziness, loss of appetite, swelling and even liver problems (1, 2). Although natural pain...
Consumer demand for natural has made natural products even better than their conventional alternatives. There were some great newcomers and even more sophisticated staples on the show floor of the Natural Products Expo East Sept. 22–24 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Here is a snapshot of what’s new and a...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Nathan Jone, CEO of Xlear talks to WholeFoods Magazine about xylitol as an alternative and complement to flossing and how consumers pressure medical professionals to explore natural avenues. Shot at Expo East in Baltimore, MD.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/6GflSbTjgnM" title="Nathan Jones, CEO, Xlear Talks Xylitol and Consumer Pressure"][/vc_column][/vc_row]...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), men are living longer than ever; on average, they are hitting the ripe old age of 83. However, as men grow older, they often face several health challenges that affect their sexual vitality, prostate care, muscle strength and heart health.
French dairy company Danone, marketed in the United States as the Dannon Company, acquired Denver, CO-based WhiteWave Foods Co. for $10.4 billion, making this the company’s biggest acquisition in a decade. With brands that include Horizon Organic milk, Wallaby Organic yogurt and Earthbound Farm packaged salad, top sellers in their...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Personal care products are not always a breeze to sell. Shoppers need instructions for use (often custom for their lifestyle), products need to marry well together, consumers want tangible benefits they can see (tomorrow, if possible) and the price has to make sense. On top of that, there are several...
Q: Can’t sleep? What are some of the causes for sleeplessness? A: Twisting and turning at night is a struggle. There is nothing worse than being completely exhausted from a long day, only to lay awake feeling tortured. Or worse, you fall asleep but can’t stay asleep, and you end...
Paris, France—The French dairy company Danone, marketed in the United States as the Dannon Company, acquired Denver, CO-based WhiteWave Foods Co. for $10.4 billion, making this the company’s biggest acquisition in a decade. With brands that include Horizon Organic milk, Wallaby Organic yogurt and Earthbound Farm packaged salad, top sellers...
New York City, NY—The Specialty Food Association’s 2016 Summer Fancy Food Show took place June 26–28 at the Javits Center with 2,670 exhibiting companies and more than 47,000 specialty food professionals walking the exhibit halls, making it the largest in exhibit space since the show was established in 1954. Attendees...
