[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Washington, D.C.—One in seven Americans say they personally use cannabidiol (CBD) or CBD-based products, according to a Gallup poll. Gallup also found that younger Americans and those in the Western U.S. are most likely to use these products. 20% of adults under 30 say they use CBD, but both usage...
Boston, MA—Baze, provider of a blood-based, at-home nutritional testing kit, has raised $6 million in Series A funding, according to a press release. Supplement manufacturer Nature’s Way was the lead investor. The Baze Starter Kit contains a blood collection device designed at MIT. Based on the results of the blood...
Virginia Beach, VA, and Secaucus, NJ—The Vitamin Shoppe is to be sold to Liberty Tax, Inc., the parent company of Liberty Tax Service and Buddy’s Home Furnishings, according to a press release. The transaction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2019, subject to approval by The...
Providence, RI—A new study from Brown University found that high levels of vitamin A are linked to reduced risks for a common type of skin cancer, according to a press release. Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is the second-most-common type of skin cancer among people with fair skin. Vitamin A, while...
Burlington, VT—Sunsoil has joined 1% for the Planet, committing to donate 1% of its annual sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on the environment. This makes Sunsoil the largest nationally-distributed CBD oil brand to partner with the group, and lets it continue its mission of supporting people, plants, and planet.
The U.S. cannabis market could more than quadruple by 2025, according a new report from The Nielsen Company titled "Brace for Impact: U.S. CPG Cannabis sales to Rise by the Billions." According to the report, the market could grow from $8 billion in 2018 to over $40 billion by 2025.
Los Angeles--ChromaDex Corp. announced in a press release that its Tru Niagen (nicotinamide riboside) product is now available in all seven Whole Foods Market locations across Ontario, as well as select Pure Pharmacy locations, Fullscript Canada, and online. “Whole Foods’ dedication to bringing innovative, quality health and wellness products to its...
Tallahassee/Fort Lauderdale, FL--Representatives from Blue Moon Hemp, Blume Hemp, Evello Global, Evio Labs, GenCanna Global, Green Roads, Mission Lago Farms, Natural Life and Veritas Farms have joined forces to form the Florida Hemp Council (FLHC), a working group of farmers, processors, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and professionals dedicated to the future...
Hadley, MA—American River Nutrition (ARN) has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against one U.S. and two Chinese companies. The lawsuit will move forward, after a federal court denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss the complaint. The patent-in-suit claims a method of forming tocotrienol compositions from a byproduct generated from the...
Pittsburgh, PA—GNC Holdings reported its second quarter 2019 results--including plans to close up to 900 stores. Q2 saw an adjusted net income of $18.3 million, an 8.3% increase compared with the second quarter 2018. Key updates include: U.S. and Canada achieved second consecutive quarter year-over-year operating income growth. GNC brand...
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