Any chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and that’s certainly true in the dietary supplements and natural products universe. And when it comes to supply chains specifically, despite movement towards clean and simple labels, dietary supplements is one of most the complex. Many of the brands stocked...
Moms Across America (MAA)—a non-profit national coalition of moms with the motto "Empowered Moms, Healthy Kids" has launched the Moms Across America Gold Standard—a multi-tiered seal of approval for brands focused on organic practices and eco-friendly procedures. The goal, according to a press release: "to take the mystery out of...
If you were to ask 10 people their thoughts on the term “supply chain,” you’d likely get 10 different answers as to what it truly means. Businessdictionary.com defines supply chain as: Entire network of entities, directly or indirectly interlinked and interdependent in serving the same consumer or customer. It comprises...
In part 1 of this feature, titled The Evolution of Contract Manufacturing, WholeFoods asked contract manufacturers to identify the trends of today that will keep growing tomorrow—as well as what they see on the horizon that may take off in 2020. Here's a rundown of what's new and what's next.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since WholeFoods’ last supplier roundup, consumer trends have codified and become more pronounced. We’ve spent the year reporting on them, and keeping our readers abreast of new products meeting consumer demands. Now, it’s time to get a jump on what will be the consumer buzz in 2020, and take a...
Valatie, NY—Tierra Farm has attained B Corp status, raising it to the ranks of “purpose-driven, progressive companies in the B Corp community,” according to a press release, a community that includes companies like Patagonia, Ben & Jerry’s, and Dr. Bronner’s. The B Corp designation has been awarded to fewer than...
Washington, DC--The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced that it has offered to be a resource for Amazon after concerns emerged about counterfeit nutritional supplements. The action comes after Amazon warned customers that some Align Probiotic supplements were fake, then later assured that products currently for sale on the Amazon site...
West Sacramento, CA—Raley’s announced in a press release the next evolution of their distinctive label transparency tool, Raley’s Shelf Guide. Using a shelf tag program, Raley’s Shelf Guide allows consumers to easily recognize the products they want for their own health and wellness journey. Consumers are more health-conscious than ever...
Unparalleled Excellence & Transparency As a leader in the manufacturing of premium dietary supplements with a state-of-the-art, kosher-certified, GMP-registered facility, Bluebonnet Nutrition has developed more advanced, farm-to-table products with sustainable, USDA Organic/non-GMO branded ingredients based on today’s science & research than ever before – many are gluten-free and suitable for...
Chicago, IL—IRI and Label Insight are joining forces to provide CPG manufacturers and retailers more detailed insight into product performance, according to a press release. The partnership links IRI’s point-of-sale data and purchase-based data set with Label Insight’s product label and ingredient attributes. Label Insight generates CPG product attributes to...
