What lies ahead for natural products manufacturers and suppliers?Many regulatory changes are percolating in the natural products industry. Leaders from several industry associations and nonprofits offer some insight about what could be in store for companies in the near future. Food Safety Modernization Act The Food Safety Modernization Act was...
Bursting with nutrition, superfruits stand ready to boost consumer health. There are fruits, and then there are superfruits. More than just a lot of marketing hype, the title of superfruit most often designates a richly nutritious, often exotic and delicious food, one with studied health benefits. As a category, it...
For years, WholeFoods Magazine has shined a light on natural products companies that market some of the country’s best top-selling products and has honored them with a Natural Choice Award. This year is no different. Once again, we are proud to honor some of the many excellent products that the...
A look at therapeutics for allergy season.Watery eyes, going through boxes of tissues and feeling stuffy and congested; allergy season causes millions to feel downright miserable. Seasonal allergies occur when the body has an abnormal immune response to allergens and other foreign substances like pollen from flowers, grass and trees...
Industry experts set the scene for the future of weight loss supplements. The subject of weight management does not only merit the concern of those looking to shed significant pounds. The term “management” applies beyond the effort undertaken by millions to achieve a healthier body composition. It also implies maintenance,...
The facts behind why shoppers love to take their greens.There’s a group of shoppers I bet you know well. They enter your store with a determined look, make a beeline for your supplements section and head to the register with a few bottles of green food supplements in their arms.
A look at the natural sleep aids market.Staring at the clock, pulling the cover over our heads and watching late-night TV with the hopes of drifting off to La-La Land. For those that routinely find themselves counting sheep into the wee hours of dawn, it might be time to consider...
Cardiovascular health remains a complicated, yet highly rewarding market segment.There are many paths to the heart: The notion rings true both in love and dietary supplementation. There is a vast and growing block of products claiming to support cardiovascular health, in one fashion or another. The consumer must wade through...
The link between nutrition and maintaining bone strength and joint mobility throughout life.Bone and joint care is one of those things many people don’t think about until something hurts. But recently, some bone and joint topics have made national headlines, which might leave your shoppers with some unanswered questions about...
How nutrition plays a role in pre-/post-natal care. During pregnancy, a woman’s body goes through countless changes. Accommodating for the growth and survival of another person can take a toll on a woman’s body, which is why it is important for pregnant women to take pre- and postnatal vitamins. Prenatal...
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