When you reach for the shelf, you may see that products have an ever-growing amount of labels and certifications, generally designed so that you have a better idea of what’s going into your purchases. Among the mix are several fair trade certifications—but it can be a bit confusing as...
This last weekend, I attended a seminar in San Diego, and one of the sponsors was Bulletproof Coffee. What is bulletproof coffee, you ask? The short answer is that it’s coffee with butter in it (more on that in a moment). The long answer is that it’s the brainchild of...
In a highly followed litigation (CRN and NPA filed a number of amicus briefs), United States v. Bayer Corp (US District Court for New Jersey) the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission sought an Order holding Bayer in contempt of Court alleging that Bayer had violated the terms...
Our customers trust us, and that is no small thing. And because they trust us, they trust the companies we trust. “If you’re stocking it,” they say, “I know it must be good.” But is that true? I think it should be. I believe I am ethically bound to...
But, why? Spend an hour with a five-year-old child and you’re bound to hear this question four or five times, at least. But, why? (Sorry…had to do it!) Kids crave information as they try to make sense of the world around them. Everything is fresh and new and...
Here’s a quick question for you: Can you name three supplements that almost everyone on the planet could benefit from taking? Most of you would probably list fish oil as one of the top three, and you’d be right. Many of you might also suggest vitamin D (also right). But...
As a nation, we’re facing an emerging public health issue that could negatively impact the cognitive health of our children. As an industry, we have a chance to make a real difference. For decades now, we’ve heard warnings about the dangers of getting too much salt. But what’s been lost...
As we get older, our skin starts to lose the firmness and moisture that came with youth. So starts the search for the perfect product to regain plump skin and a dewy complexion. One trending ingredient category has captured the interest of beauty shoppers: phytoceramides. Should you give them...
How to force more drug ill-effects on billions of people and make tons of money. Editor’s Note: This article is intended for information purposes only. Because state and municipal laws vary greatly, as do the circumstances of individual cases, readers are advised to contact an attorney for specific legal advice.
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