[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As 2019 winds down, what issue had the most positive impact on the natural products industry—and what had the greatest negative impact? We asked the heads of industry trade associations and other industry leaders to discuss the big picture, and to weigh in on what the year to come may...
Trust Transparency Center announced that Len Monheit has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer. Previously serving as the organization's Managing Partner, Monheit led the formation of Trust Transparency's single ingredient trade stewardship programs in the curcumin, prebiotic and coconut categories globally and developed TTC's consulting practice. The Board of Directors...
Spring, TX—Trust Transparency Center released the results of a national survey of 1,003 U.S. supplement consumers, according to a press release. The findings: 64% of respondents take a supplement daily, and 57% of supplement users spend $20 or more monthly on supplements. The top five health concerns reported were: Anxiety...
Washington, D.C., and Beijing, China—President Trump has announced that he will impose a 10% tariff on the remaining $300 billion worth of untaxed imports from China, according to The Washington Post. These new tariffs take effect September 1. News of the new tariffs comes just a day after negotiators wrapped...
Many retailers have been sitting on the fence regarding an entry into the cannabidiol (CBD) market. The confusion is understandable. The market for CBD was emerging long before December 2018 when President Trump signed into law the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (commonly referred to as the 2018 Farm Bill).
Spring, TX—Trust Transparency Center released the results of a survey of 200 dietitians, which found that the majority regularly take dietary supplements, according to a press release. The release notes that these results align with the majority of Americans, and reinforce that supplements have a place in a healthy diet.
Currently, there are over 14,000 dietary supplement brands listed as vitamins and supplements through an Amazon search, and at least five of the brands listed are Amazon owned: the Elements line, Solimo line, Revly, Own PWR and Mama Bear. An overview of the offerings: Elements was launched by Amazon...
