Washington, D.C.–The Natural Products Association (NPA), will host an interactive webinar next month that is aimed at providing insight, guidance, and educational support for the dietary supplement industry regarding Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). The event, titled “GMP’s – Understanding and Mastering the Specification Requirements,” will take place on Wednesday, September...
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Click Here to Listen. How much do you really know about the supplements you take and the companies that make them? In this interview with Gene Bruno, we will discuss the problems that can affect consumers and some solutions. The supplement marketplace is challenged by the existence of low quality...
Since January 1, 2018, Trust Transparency Center and others have raised the concern that Amazon has continuously acted with less responsibility and accountability than it should to protect the dietary supplement consumer. A recent example underlines this point quite clearly. As a setup, let’s ask the question: How many times...
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...
Consumer interest in the ingredients found in products ranging from food to cosmetics continues to increase. Consumers are seeking more assurances and trust in the purchases they make, and there really is a hierarchy of decision-making criteria around the impact of label information provided on consumer purchase decisions. A Label...
You take great pride in the quality and selection of the products provided in your store. You responsibly do all you can to provide safe products to your customers and vet each supplier and the products offered. Imagine a change in your business model that allowed anyone with a product...
San Francisco, CA—The global herbal supplements market is expected to reach $8.5 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research. From 2018 to 2025, it is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.2%. The market will be driven by a growing geriatric population and awareness...
Note: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and contributor(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher and editors of WholeFoods Magazine. This column recently covered the Amazon flywheel, and its application to the natural retail space. The concept of the flywheel is a means to...
Boston, MA—A new study from Tufts University says that nutrient intake is only associated with decreased risk of all-cause mortality when the nutrient source is foods; The study says that there is no association between dietary supplement use and a lower risk of death, and that excess calcium intake is...
