[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our industry fosters wellness. It’s what many of us feel called to do, and we’ve made it our life’s work. Helping our customers feel more energized, more resilient in times of stress, less prone to health concerns...we strive to do all of that, of course, but it’s so much more.
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Virtual—Taking Control of the Immunity & Wellness Market, a virtual event powered by WholeFoods Magazine and Trust Transparency Center and the first in the Naturally Informed series, that took place June 11 and 12. The event offered retailers advice on everything from keeping customers to working with manufacturers to handling...
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has released its analysis of 135 COVID-19 related warning letters that were issued by either the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), or by the agencies jointly between March 6, 2020, and May 11, 2020. “The regulated dietary...
If you’re reading this article, you’ve got to be wondering: What possible connection could there be between a “fat-burning metabolism” and COVID-19? Fat-burning sounds great when you’re talking weight loss, but immunity? Really? Well, let’s do a little thought exercise together. What are the “underlying conditions” that spell disaster for...
New Hope Network announced in an email and online that, due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on events and travel, Natural Products Expo East is being cancelled. The event had been planned for September 23-26 in Philadelphia. New Hope added feedback from the natural products community, including...
Pittsburgh, PA—GNC has reached an agreement with lender groups to further extend the springing maturity dates for certain loans, according to a press release. Previous reporting noted that GNC’s Tranche B-2 term loan, FILO term loan, and revolving credit facility all feature springing maturities that could be accelerated from August...
Big Sandy, MT—Kamut International has reported that the company is feeling the effects from the #QuarantineBaking phenomena. “We’ve noticed sales of KAMUT brand wheat flour soaring, and our millers are working hard to keep up with demand,” said Trevor Blyth, Kamut International CEO, in a press release. In March, the...
Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) has reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 ended May 2, 2020, in a press release. Highlights: Net Sales increased 12% to $6.67 billion compared to $5.96 billion in last year's fiscal third quarter Net income increased 54% to $88 million;...
Washington, D.C.—Organic food is proving to be the food of choice for shoppers stuck at home, according to a press release from the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Organic produce sales are up more than 20% in the spring of 2020, says the press release, after jumping more than 50% in...
