Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) is raising concerns over proposals from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) that could place U.S. hemp and CBD manufacturers at a disadvantage to foreign competitors, according to a press release. The release cites the proposed rule as saying: “a cannabis derivative, extract, or product...
New Chapter has extended its Elderberry line with Kids Elderberry Syrup + Honey and Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies. Both products are free of cane sugar, glucose syrup, or corn syrup, and boost immunity for adults and kids, the company says. 90 Technology Dr., Brattleboro, VT 05301, www.newchapter.com...
Carlson has introduced Cod Liver Oil single-serving packets in lemon flavor. A single packet (1 teaspoon / 5 mL) provides 1,100 mg of omega-3s, and vitamins A & D3, which support heart, brain, vision, joint, and immune health, the company claims. The product is tested by an FDA-registered laboratory and...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced that it has submitted a citizen petition requesting that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amend the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDC Act) to allow for zero calorie labeling for branched chain amino acids (BCAAs). NPA explained in a press release that...
Vienna, Austria—Cold ambient temperatures increase vitamin A levels in humans and mice, according to a new study published in Molecular Metabolism. The vitamin A helps convert white adipose tissue into brown adipose tissue, which, a press release notes, stimulates fat burning and heat generation. There are two types of fatty...
Green Roads has introduced new plant-based CBD sleep products. The lineup includes: CBD Sleep Capsules 30 ct, Green Roads Sweet Sleep Formula, a liquid tincture made with melatonin and added CBD and CBN oil, in a 30ml bottle; Green Roads Sweet Sleep Nightly Doses, single servings of the Sweet Sleep...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a produce buying club founded by a group of neighbors in Philadelphia, the early days of Weavers Way were modest, and focused on filling a simple need: to provide the neighborhood with access to quality produce. And while the focus in 2020 is still on filling the basic need...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As COVID-19 remains a top concern, demand for immune support supplements continues to increase—the category is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% over the forecast period 2020-2027 and to hit $22.5 billion globally (1). “The global pandemic has raised the awareness of good health and the importance of...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Store brands have been looking up for quite some time: According to the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA), in 2019, private label grew 4.1%, three times as much as national brands (1). Market penetration advanced to 19.2% in dollar share and 23.1% in unit share. A report from Nielsen suggests...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Marine oils are known for being good sources of omega-3 fatty acids—they are reliable sources of EPA and DHA, which have been shown to support everything from heart health to cognitive health (1, 2). A study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings concluded that people should consider taking omega-3 supplements at...
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