1. Make your store the go-to-source: “There are two strategies to keep in mind when trying to stand out among other CBD retailers: quality creates return customers and customers have questions you can answer,” says Stuart Tomc, Vice President, Science, Regulation and Education, CV Sciences. “Not all CBD products are...
Fort Wayne, IN—Berryceuticals specialist Artemis International, Inc., announced that the company is strengthening its partnership with American Botanical Council’s Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) and botanical testing specialists Alkemist Labs in investigating suspicions of adulterated elderberry ingredients entering the U.S. market as raw ingredients and in finished products. “It was...
East Windsor, NJ—Sabinsa announced that it has identified mischaracterized amla (Emblica officinalis; aka Indian gooseberry) extract with claims of high levels of natural vitamin C for sale in the marketplace. The announcement explains: Because vitamin C occurs only in trace quantities in amla, it is not economically feasible to isolate...
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has released its analysis of 135 COVID-19 related warning letters that were issued by either the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), or by the agencies jointly between March 6, 2020, and May 11, 2020. “The regulated dietary...
Washington, D.C.—The Collaborative for CBD Science and Safety (CCSS)—which provides a forum for industry, researchers, academia, healthcare practitioners, and regulators to exchange information and respond to policies and practices affecting cannabidiol (CBD) research, safety and quality—is calling on stakeholders to accelerate both research and the development of a federal regulatory...
London, UK—IADSA has released a short video explaining the role of Codex Alimentarius in the global regulations of food supplements, according to a press release. [caption id="attachment_74412" align="alignright" width="287"] Steve Wearne, Vice-Chair of the Codex Alimentarius Commission. Image courtesy of IADSA.[/caption] The video was launched by Steve Wearne, Vice Chair...
Pittsburgh, PA—GNC has reached an agreement with lender groups to further extend the springing maturity dates for certain loans, according to a press release. Previous reporting noted that GNC’s Tranche B-2 term loan, FILO term loan, and revolving credit facility all feature springing maturities that could be accelerated from August...
Vevey, Switzerland—Nestlé Health Science (NHSc) has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Vital Proteins, maker of collagen supplements, beverages, and food products, according to a press release. Vital Proteins will continue to operate as a standalone business, the press release says, but will have access to a variety of...
Oceanside, NY—Only Natural and the Bio Nutrition family of brands announced the passing of Robert M. LoMacchio, CEO of Only Natural and Bio Nutrition. LoMacchio passed away on May 25, 2020, at the age of 49. The LoMacchio family has over 40 years of experience in the natural health industry,...
Washington, D.C.—Organic food is proving to be the food of choice for shoppers stuck at home, according to a press release from the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Organic produce sales are up more than 20% in the spring of 2020, says the press release, after jumping more than 50% in...
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