Washington, D.C.—80% of U.S. adults say they will be more mindful about practicing self-care regularly once the pandemic is over, according to a survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Samueli Integrative Health Programs. 46% of those surveyed report that they are struggling to find ways to maintain...
Washington, D.C.—The FTC has sent warning letters to 35 more marketers nationwide for making unsubstantiated claims that their products can treat or prevent COVID-19. This is the sixth set of warning letters FTC has sent. Most of the letters, according to an FTC press release, target “treatments” offered in clinics...
Chicago, IL—New research from IRI and SPINS reveals that consumers are purchasing more natural products in 2020, both pre-pandemic and during the pandemic, according to a press release. The new report highlights consumers’ product and shopping preferences, strategies for manufacturers and retailers to attract and retain customers, and suggested strategies...
East Windsor, NJ—A research review of the effects of curcumin on the immune system, written by 8 scientists including Founder and Chairman of Sabinsa Dr. Muhammed Majeed, has been published in Phytotherapy Research, according to a press release. The review summarizes the results from in silico and animal studies of...
Researchers from Duke University will be exploring the role of the microbiome in COVID-19 risk and illness. The randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, approved by Duke University Health System's Institutional Review Board, will be led by Drs. Paul Wischmeyer and Anthony Sung and will focus on Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in COVID-19 exposed...
New York, NY—A new report from Forum for the Future has highlighted the critical role of regenerative agricultural practices in delivering future food system resilience, according to a press release. The release notes that the U.S. is estimated to lose approximately 996 million metric tons of soil through erosion each...
Asheville, NC—No Evil Foods has announced a permanent extension of what the company calls its "Our Team Is Freaking Awesome! Pay" to all its production line workers, according to a press release. Pay was bumped by $2.25 for essential employees in April. Originally slated to cease in June, the company...
Washington, D.C.—The Federal Trade Commission has sent letters to 50 more marketers nationwide, warning them to stop making unsubstantiated claims that their products and therapies can treat or prevent COVID-19, according to a press release. FTC has sent similar letters to more than 120 companies and individuals. Letters were sent...
Chicago, IL—IRI has added the IRI CPG Supply Index to its COVID-19 Info Portal and Data Dashboard, according to a press release. The tool provides a standard metric for tracking weekly changes in the availability of CPG products in absolute terms, as well as a relative measure compared to pre-pandemic...
Natural Products Expo West, SupplySide East, IFT, Fancy Food...spring and early summer is usually a prime time for conferences, and the networking opportunities and educational sessions that we all value to help our businesses thrive in support of helping people live healthier, happier lives. Of course, this industry is known...
