Washington, D.C.—The FDA failed to meet its deadline to provide a Congressionally mandated report on how it plans to regulate cannabidiol (CBD), according to a press release from the Natural Products Association (NPA). In last year’s spending bill, Congress instructed the FDA to adopt an enforcement discretion policy within 120...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA), which had filed for bankruptcy protection in August 2019, announced on February 19 that it will exit chapter 11 bankruptcy effective immediately. NPA explained in a press relaase that a judge granted its filing to dismiss the case after just over six months of...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Jay Jacobowitz and Maggie Jaqua. Our 42nd annual retailer survey yielded a large response—our largest yet. Respondents represent nearly 800 stores, including some of the largest and best independent natural organic retailers from every region of the country. Overall, stores that responded to this survey run more than...
Mushrooms are having a moment: These gems from nature are gaining popularity thanks to consumers’ growing awareness about the health benefits they offer, according to a report by Fortune Business Insights (1). And the experts are projecting that the functional mushroom market will continue to grow over the next six...
Mark 2019 as the year natural organic sales momentum shifted from Amazon to Aldi. The German hard discounter has deftly adjusted its assortment to include more natural organic food options, many of which it sources for its vast private label selection from the same contract manufacturers that core natural brands...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Consumers are investing in their physical fitness more than ever—just look at the meteoric rise in the popularity of wearable fitness trackers, boutique fitness studios like SoulCyle, and in-home streaming fitness systems like Peloton. And data from the Global Wellness Institute confirms it: In a 2020 report, the nonprofit revealed...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ringing in the spring with watery eyes and an itchy nose is the cue for most people to pop an allergy-soothing pill or supplement—and for those who are allergic to dust and dander, that cue comes year-round. It’s therefore vital to stock pure, potent supplements, and those supplements should be...
North American Herb and Spice has released O2rega, which the company says is intended to support energy and overall health. It is made from wild oregano essence; raw, wild spruce resin; and raw, wild pine resin. This formula is fortified with mountain-derived pomegranate concentrate. www.oreganol.com...
New from Naturade: A low-sugar, high-plant-protein shake that's both a clean source of complete nutrition and a serving of CBD. Proprietary nanotechnology from CBD American Shaman increases bioavailability, according to the company. www.naturade.com...
Irvine, CA—In September of 2019, Naturade partners Kareem Cook, CMO, and Claude Tellis, CEO, shared their vision with WholeFoods Magazine: Bring the plant-based revolution to those who need these products the most—the urban communities and food deserts that are underserved by the natural products industry. Now, Naturade is announcing the...
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