Silver Spring, MD—On January 15, 2020, the U.S. and China signed an agreement on a Phase One trade deal that, according to a fact sheet from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), requires structural reforms and other changes to China’s economic and trade regime in the areas...
Female sports nutrition has a burgeoning presence and influence in social media platforms, according to Lumina Intelligence—but only 2.5% of sports nutrition products explicitly target women in either marketing or formulation, creating a major opportunity. On the other hand, notes a press release, it’s vital to target women without falling...
Hicksville, NY—Canbiola, Inc. announced the closing of an all-stock transaction to acquire 51% of Green Grow Farms, Inc. in a press release. Green Grow Farms is licensed by New York State to grow hemp under the Hemp Research Pilot Program. It grows industrial hemp for grain, flower, and cannabidiol (CBD),...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has announced two new hires and several staff promotions. Luke G. Huber, ND, MBA, is the new Vice President of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, and Amanda Darlington, J.D., has been hired as Director of Government Relations. Dr. Huber, who brings 20 years of...
New from Wana Wellness: Hemp Gummies, featuring broad-spectrum hemp oil. Vegan, gluten-free, and made with plant-derived flavors and colors. Available in Mixed Berry and Tropical Hemp. Each bottle contains 30 servings, with one gummy per serving and 25mg hemp with 20mg naturally occurring CBD per gummy. 115 Mare St., London, UK...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) sent a letter to leading medical societies today urging healthcare professionals to report adverse events for dietary supplements, according to a press release. Sibyl Swift, Ph.D., NPA’s Senior Vice President for Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, said in the release: “Adverse events from supplements are...
Washington, D.C.—Representative Collin Peterson, Chair of the House Agriculture Committee, introduced legislation today that would provide FDA with the flexibility to allow hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) to be marketed in dietary supplements, according to a press release. The bill would also require a study and report from USDA, which oversees the...
The STRENGTH trial for Epanova, omega-3 carboxylic acids, has been discontinued due to its low likelihood of demonstrating a benefit to patients with mixed dyslipidaemia who are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a press release from AstraZeneca, manufacturers of Epanova. The decision was made following the recommendation...
South Plainfield, N.J. — Voting has officially opened for the Annual Natural Choice Awards 2020. Every year, natural products retailers choose the products that have had the greatest impact on their businesses by filling out an online ballot that makes it easy to vote on 20 categories in the supplements, foods, HABA and...
Washington, D.C.—Registration is now open for the annual Dietary Supplements Regulatory Summit (DSRS), which will take place at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. Now in its fifth year, the summit will feature insights and updates from top FDA officials, including officials from the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs, and...
RSS
