San Diego, CA—Wonder Spray has been added to the EPA's List N, which identifies disinfectants that are effective for use against SARS-CoV-2. Wonder Spray uses a stabilized form of Hypochlorous Acid (HOCI) and can be used to clean, sanitize and disinfect homes, businesses and public spaces. "Wonder Spray's addition to the...
Austin, TX—What's next for the beauty category? Consumers will continue to simplify in 2021 and beyond, according to the experts on Whole Foods Market's Trends Council. Their top 5 clean beauty trends for 2021: Beauty Goes Waterless: More beauty products are being packaged in solid, waterless formats to help minimize...
Chicago, IL—IFT21 is going digital. The Institute of Food Technologies (IFT) will transition the event to a fully digital experience, which will still take place July 19-21. The move is an effort to prioritize the health and safety of participants and community. “After thoughtful consideration, IFT’s Board of Directors made...
The Plant Based World Expo is rescheduling both its Europe show and its North America show, according to an announcement. “Our sole priority is to hold both Plant Based World Expos safely in 2021,” the announcement states. “There is an increasing concern among event organizers that indoor events may not...
Monterey, CA—The Organic Produce Summit (OPS) will now be taking place September 15-16, rather than mid-July as originally slated, according to a press release. OPS organizers, sponsors, and attendees worked with California state and county officials to assess the current COVID situation and determine the best course of action. “These...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market reported results for the 14-week fourth quarter and 53-week year ended January 3, 2021, and Jack Sinclair, CEO of Sprouts Farmers Market, highlighted the "encouraging" results: “In 2020, we generated record earnings and cash flow from a 15% increase in sales while absorbing costs associated with...
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Tim Scott (R-SC) have reintroduced the Health Savings Act to simplify and expand Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), according to a press release from Senator Rubio's office. The goal is to provide Americans with opportunities to save for medical...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) has submitted questions for two of President Joe Biden’s nominees: Xavier Becerra, Health and Human Services (HHS) nominee, and Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative nominee. NPA noted in a press release that both will play a critical role overseeing issues that are important...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Last year, in my editorial for the 42nd Annual WholeFoods Magazine Retailer Survey, I wrote about the good, the bad, and the opportunity. At the time, we had recently started to report on the impact of novel coronavirus COVID-19, or 2019-nCoV, on the industry, as industry associations including NPA, AHPA,...
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced a House Resolution (H. Res. 116) that recognizes the benefits of vitamin D intake for preventing respiratory infection and COVID–19 complications, and encourages the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue guidance on...
