Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition has announced an upcoming education initiative to inform retailers about probiotic products. The goal: To help retailers ensure that only high-quality products make it to shelf. The initiative will also aim to educate retail dietitians, pharmacists, sales associates, and other stakeholders. A “Retail Buyer’s...
Kennesaw, GA—A new study published in Beneficial Microbes has found that Bacillus subtilis DE111 can promote healthy endothelial function and support healthy cholesterol levels. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial lasted four weeks, and was conducted on 43 participants aged 18 to 65. The goal of the trial was to determine...
Virtual—Natural products retailers have a lot to contend with: Keeping up with the research and the regulatory changes, running a business, dealing with the effects of COVID-19, and finding ways to communicate with, connect with, and educate their customers—which can be particularly tricky. Panelists at the Naturally Informed event Driving...
Washington, D.C.—The Senate Appropriations Committee has requested that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ease rules that the Natural Products Association (NPA) had cautioned would have "a devastating impact on the U.S. hemp industry." As WholeFoods previously reported, NPA took issue with a proposed rule saying: “a cannabis derivative,...
As the dust settles after the election, industry members are discussing what the results mean. Boston, MA-based Ceres congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Ceres CEO and President Mindy Lubber said in a press release: “Today’s election results are a win for our health, our planet, our...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group has reported financial results for the first quarter 2021 ended September 30, 2020. A press release from the company notes that the results are presented with the Hain Pure Protein and Tilda segments being treated as discontinued operations. Highlights include: Net sales increased 3%,...
Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced that it has reached new long-term labor agreements with drivers at its Hudson Valley distribution center in Montgomery, NY (represented by Teamsters Local 445) and frontline workers at its California distribution centers in Commerce, Stockton and Santa Fe Springs (represented by Teamsters Locals...
Cleveland, OH—Melatonin may be a viable treatment option for COVID-19, according to a new study led by Cleveland Clinic. The study, published in PLOS Biology, used a novel artificial intelligence platform developed by Lerner Research Institute intended to identify possible drugs that could be repurposed for use in COVID-19 treatment.
Chicago, IL—ADM has released its top five trends that will impact the food and beverage industry in 2021. The trends are based in part on research from ADM’s OutsideVoice consumer insights platform, a press release says, and take into account behavioral and societal changes that have emerged since the beginning...
Tokyo, Japan—Kyowa Hakko Bio announced in a press release that it will establish a new facility to manufacture human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in Rayong Province, Thailand. It is scheduled to open in the summer of 2022. Kyowa has already established an industrial-scale HMO production system, the press release notes, and...
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