Natrol has released MelatoninMax, a sleep-support supplement with 10 mg of melatonin in a single blueberry-flavored gummy. The product is formulated with clean ingredients, according to the company. It is non-GMO and free of artificial flavors, sweeteners, preservatives, synthetic dyes, and gelatin-free. It is also vegetarian. The gummies can be...
Asheville, NC—With the new year upon us, Earth Fare is once again committing to help shoppers lead a healthier life. The organic grocer announced that it is debuting a free monthly webinar series, aimed at connecting viewers with educational resources guiding them in living a healthy lifestyle. January focus: The...
Atlanta, GA—Cases of respiratory syncytial (RSV) and the flu have increased in recent weeks, triggering shortages of infants’ and kids’ pain relievers and fever reducers. The Washington Post reports that supplies of pediatric formulations such as liquid acetaminophen and ibuprofen have become scarce as the flu, coronavirus and RSV have swept...
Tune in to hear Mark Kaylor and Ralph Martins, Ph.D., discuss the next generation of stress and mental wellness ingredients with Naturally Informed moderator Len Monheit. This talk was recorded following the Stress & Mental Wellness: Mastering the Market Virtual Conference in September. To view more informational and educational sessions from this...
New York, NY—Two ingredients from IFF Health, Go-Less Men and SoyLife Complex, have been certified by the Upcycled Certified Program and deemed eco-friendly. Transparency in Sourcing The Certified Program is part of the Upcycled Food Association’s verification process. What does this certification mean for the brand? “IFF is a long-devoted advocate...
It was wonderful to see the trends emerging from the ECRM programs for Deli, Dairy, Bakery, Frozen Foods, and Private Label. Ethnic flavors and offerings are expanding in the fresh areas of the store as well as plant-based, and flexitarian options. Sarah Davidson, Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage...
Danbury, CT—Organic snack company LesserEvil announced its acquisition of R.E.D.D. Bar. The deal will permit the company to be competitive in the snack food market and help R.E.D.D. expand through LesserEvil’s industry connections and network, according to a press release. “Given LesserEvil’s focus on functional snacking, the bar category is...
Branchburg, NJ—“The demand for natural color ingredients is higher than ever and continues to grow, as clean label, traceable, vertically integrated pigments that are plant-based grow in popularity, alongside the plant-based movement towards a more sustainable future," Lycored CEO Rony Patishi-Chilim shared while announcing the company's plans to harvest "record...
